Hi,
I recently bought an MTM and I am also looking to fit a backlit display. The service manual shows that the display is a standard HD44780 controller type - these are available everywhere for a few pounds. There are a couple of things to consider - the mounting holes on most current displays seem to be slightly further apart (1-2mm horizontally) a bit of filing should sort that. Also you need to feed 5v to the backlight - usually pins 15/16 on the display or there may be a separate backlight connection. I've just ordered a cheap display from ebay (£1.50 including delivery!), we'll see how it goes.
Cheers, vout
--- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, "teknikfourteen" <teknik14@...> wrote:
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> Hi all..
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> Re MTM:
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> I am in the process of cosmetically reconditioning a working MTM:
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> 1. Does anyone know of a suitable replacement part # and source that would allow replacing the current LCD "dark" display with a new back-lit one? Some MTM's had back-lit displays, this one does not.
> Would the display that's available for the Portakit from a Canadian supplier be suitable?
> I don't have access to MTM schematics.. :-(
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> 2. Does anyone have dead MTM for sale or parts available? I'm looking for:
> - set of Rack Ears
> - front panel knob for the "Trig out" pot
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> I just had the case stripped and powder coated and the unit looks fantastic except for the missing knob (bought unit from eBay in this condition).
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> Cheers :-)
> Teknik14
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