RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: LCD or LED DRO Readout

Hi Bevan,

That's, where I'm heading. I want to use the LCD to set-up and configure the
unit. The LED is for the current readout.

And thanks to everyone for your advice and thoughts.

Cheers,

Peter Homann
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bevan Weiss [mailto:kaizen__@...]
> Sent: Tuesday, 23 July 2002 10:34 AM
> To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: LCD or LED DRO Readout
>
>
>
> I'd recommend using both if you can possibly fit it into the design.
> The LED diplay is much brighter and is easier to look at for quick
> reference, but doesn't have the same character capacity or range.
>
> The idea in my head would be to have the 7-seg LED's that give basic
> information about the current state of the machine, ie ERROR etc.
> And then have the LCD module such that it can give a much
> more detailed
> description of the problem, or perhaps details of the
> progress of the part
> being milled/shaped.
>
> That way you have both the rapid detection of current state,
> and also a more
> detailed view if required (/desired).
>
>
> --------Original Message ---------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2002 17:41:59 +1000
> From: "Peter Homann" <peter.homann@...>
> Subject: LCD or LED DRO Readout.
>
> Hi,
>
> I'm looking for the pros and cons between using LCD (Backlit) or LED
> displays for DRO readouts.
>
> Part of the reason for my question is that LED displays may
> be more popular
> because of historical reasons. They were around first and
> were cheaper.
>
> My gut feeling is that a LED display is going to be easier to
> read in the
> workshop, although a LCD display is a lot more versatile.
>
> Any comments?
>
> Peter Homann
> <mailto:peter.homann@...>
> Work : +61 3 8530-7755
> Adacel Technologies Ltd Fax : +61 3
> 9596-2960
> 250 Bay St, Brighton 3186, VIC, AUSTRALIA Mobile :
> 0421 601665
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> Excellence
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