Replacement Nomad Screen?
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Sorry if this has been discussed to death. I was pointed towards this site recently. I searched the forums and didn't notice an answer to this question.
I picked up a Nomad with a broken screen:
I want to save the poor thing, except perhaps put a new better performing screen inside of it, rather than mod it. After reading up on some stuff here, I know I need an Analog RGB compatible, 3.5 inch screen that does 320x240. Can anyone recommend a replacement screen for this? Is there an affordable source out there for small new screens that doesn't require hacking something else apart?
I'd rather fix (upgrade?!?) the screen than just trashing this unit and buying another Nomad. =P
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
I picked up a Nomad with a broken screen:
I want to save the poor thing, except perhaps put a new better performing screen inside of it, rather than mod it. After reading up on some stuff here, I know I need an Analog RGB compatible, 3.5 inch screen that does 320x240. Can anyone recommend a replacement screen for this? Is there an affordable source out there for small new screens that doesn't require hacking something else apart?
I'd rather fix (upgrade?!?) the screen than just trashing this unit and buying another Nomad. =P
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
Just so you know, the nomad screen isn't really 320x240, it's a tad higher, and that's why the pixels aren't perfect; they are scaled.
They don't really sell compatible screens for that any more, sorry. Do what I'm doing though; rip it apart, connect a controller, hook it up to a TV, and instant sega!
They don't really sell compatible screens for that any more, sorry. Do what I'm doing though; rip it apart, connect a controller, hook it up to a TV, and instant sega!
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basically, you would find a screen that would fit that has RGBS (it doesn't output sync on green as far as I know)or composite inputs, rip out the old screen, and use the av out pinout in the info thread to hook up your new screen.
or, you can find a nomad where the hardware doesn't work, but the screen is good, and toss that screen in, but it seems like a bit more work to me.
I would image in the hard part would be making a screen with it's own board fit inside the nomad case with the nomad. But the bright side is you would be you could put av in on your nomad, or watch tv depending on what you got your screen from.
or, you can find a nomad where the hardware doesn't work, but the screen is good, and toss that screen in, but it seems like a bit more work to me.
I would image in the hard part would be making a screen with it's own board fit inside the nomad case with the nomad. But the bright side is you would be you could put av in on your nomad, or watch tv depending on what you got your screen from.
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<a href="http://www.aeicomp.com">AEI Components</a> makes standalone LCD modules that are pretty compact, though expensive. If you can, get one with an LED backlight so you can get more time out of a set of batteries. Their website says it needs 12 volts, but the <a href="http://www.benheck.com/Games/Nintendo_p ... 1.htm">NES Micro page</a> says it starts having problems around 5 volts. (Though that is the 2.5" screen, not the 3".)
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Thanks for the information guys! I definitely want to try a new screen that will fit inside the unit as opposed to something external. I already have a Genesis set up at home and I really wanted to kind of "refurbish" the unit (with a newer/better screen of course ;P). Now I have some starting points for the project. =)
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A game gear screen would'nt work because it uses its own digital interface. The nomad screen uses analog RGB signals. Why not Just build a portable out of its guts? The main board is nice and small. Wish we had nomads here in the uk, as i've had to use a full megadrive 2 board in my 3rd sega portable that i'm working on.
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