[Coco] Re: A couple of PC hardware questions

[Richard E. Crislip]

Hello Bob

On 01/19/04, Bob Emery wrote:
> --- Ray Watts wrote:
>> 
>> I am interested in how you did the portable ... especially the
>> display.  Can you expand on it?
>> 
>> Griz
>  
> Right now (first-stage) I am relying on the standard outputs.
> I have a 5.6" LCD in my vehicle with composite inputs. One
> day I plan to remove that from the car and mount it (hope-
> fully detachable) to the CoCo. When I do that I plan to
> attempt to hack the RGB signal into it for a better picture.
> It's still surprisingly readable as-is. I can still make out
> 3x5 pixel text labels on a hi-res screen. Oh, I also have one
> of those emergency vehicle battery packs that you're supposed
> to be able to recharge your car's dead battery with via the
> lighter socket. It makes a great portable PS, if somewhat bulky.
> 
> I'll put some pics up soon. I also have my AT repack featuring
> lots of internal goodies and my handmade keyboard... man, I love
> that keyboard!
> www.geocities.com/theother_bob/coco_page/ccrepack.htm

Wow! That is a truely professional looking repack. Good job. I really want
to do that too. I need to reduce desk space usage.

Regards
-- 
Cruisen                                                    _|_
              on AutoPilot with an Amiga   ---o-( )-o---   and a CoCo
 
                                             Richard