RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] LCD or LED DRO Readout.

Hi Stan,

Thanks for the reply. I think I'm settling on both an LCD and a 'remote'
LED. The LCD is used to enter config data and setup. The LED simply displays
the readout.

Thanks,

Peter Homann
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stan Stocker [mailto:skstocker@...]
> Sent: Friday, 26 July 2002 11:21 PM
> To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] LCD or LED DRO Readout.
>
>
> Hi Peter;
>
> Sorry to be slow on this, Adelphia seems to have stuck a bunch of
> messages in a queue somewhere and just released them. :-(
>
> LED pulls more power, but depending on the filter you put in front of
> the display, can typically be seen easily over a larger range
> of viewing
> angles and at a greater distance. You can have the display on a shelf
> that has minimal illumination or tucked in a dark corner
> under a shelf,
> whaetever works in your shop. I'm not suggesting that a shop
> should be
> poorly lit by this, but the reality is that many of us have our tools
> tucked in wherever we can fit them. My mill work area is
> well lit, but
> the wall behind the mill has several cabinets and shelves mounted. A
> display would fit best where there are shadows cast by these.
>
> LCDs use less power, and you may find display modules available at an
> attractive price. The digits often need to be larger than an LED
> display for good viewing at the same distance. Many LCD displays are
> prone to glare, so you may have less flexibility in where to
> mount your
> display unit. If you need backlight or local illumination of the
> display, the power saving may not be realized.
>
> Cheers,
> Stan
>
> Peter Homann wrote:
> >
> > 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
> <snip>
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