[sdiy] Orange backlit LCDs

[Theo]

Farnell has separate LED back lights in red.
Not sure with what type of LCD they are supposed to be used.

Another option is to use a reflexive LCD and "top-light" it with LEDs.
There are special LED with a small vertical and large horizontal lighting
angle available for this purpose.
Also available from Farnell.

Theo

----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Maddox <P.Maddox at signal.qinetiq.com>
To: <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2003 5:22 PM
Subject: Re: [sdiy] Orange backlit LCDs


> Leif,
>
> > I think you have to buy a backlit lcd.. then. I haven't seen any with
> > orange on black or red on black...
>
> thats ok..
>
> > but black on red backround or black on
> > white...  of course you have VFD displays, that I know can be produced
in
> > red on black or orange on black... but they are a bit expensive..
>
> Yes, sadly they dont make standard character VFDs in any colour other than
> blue/green.
>
> > I would go for a vfd if the colors are not important, and readability is
> > important. http://www.futaba.com/
>
> I use noritake itron for most things, but this time, colour is important
(at
> least to me).
>
> > for cheaper solutions... a backlit lcd. backlights can be found in most
> > colors. green, yellow, orange, red, blue, white... I have also seen
> > purple, but can't remember where..
>
> this would be fine, but where?
> All I can find is the standard green backlights..
>
> Paul
>
>