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    Wich controller board for my lcd screen?

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    • K Offline
      Komiek
      last edited by Komiek

      This is the back of the display I took Out Of My Old Sony laptop:

      https://www.dropbox.com/s/rvazpvuf0ejlf3j/IMG_20200629_114035.jpg?dl=0

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        MadScientist
        last edited by

        Here is the datasheet of your LCD panel. It’s a single channel 6-bit LCD which runs at 3.3V.

        That means you can use any universal LCD controller board with LVDS interface. Back when I build my mirror I bought the V56 boards. The T53.03 is a newer version I think. The advantage is that you can flash the firmware via USB and it has a TV tuner. The disadvantage is that it’s not powering back on after it went into standby mode (- can be solved with a relay if wanted).

        If you want it super simple and VGA is enough for you, you can go with a MT561-B. Those things are tiny and dirt cheap.

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          Komiek @MadScientist
          last edited by

          @MadScientist

          Thank you!

          I would like a controller board with HDMI.

          is this one fine:

          https://nl-m.banggood.com/T_V53_03-Universal-LCD-LED-TV-Controller-Driver-Board-TV-or-PC-or-VGA-or-HDMI-or-USB+7-Key-Button+2ch-6bit-30pins-LVDS-Cable+1-Lamp-Inverter-p-1401873.html

          It is t53.03.

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            Komiek @MadScientist
            last edited by

            @MadScientist

            "
            The disadvantage is that it’s not powering back on after it went into standby mode (- can be solved with a relay if wanted).
            "

            🤔, this is not fine either…

            So Maybe there is an alternative? Or I have to buy a vga tot HDMI convertor 🤔

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            • M Offline
              MadScientist
              last edited by

              The board you’ve linked is correct.

              A VGA to HDMI will work just fine. A VGA board with inverter, cables, and keypad should be around 3.50€ to 5€ and a VGA-HDMI adapter around 2.50€

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                Komiek @MadScientist
                last edited by Komiek

                @MadScientist

                Thanks Again!

                I’ll go for the MT561-B

                Will This one be fine?:

                https://nl-m.banggood.com/LCD-Controller-Board-40P-8-bit-HD-DVI-VGA-Audio-PC-Module-Kit-For-B156XW02-15_6-Inch-Display-p-1045418.html?gmcCountry=NL&currency=EUR&cur_warehouse=CN&createTmp=1

                How will the LCD display get its power? My LCD display has a two pole power plug 🤔

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                  MadScientist
                  last edited by

                  That controller board is for a AUO B156XW02 panel. It’s also 1-CH 6-bit but with LED backlight. In principle it should work but it runs a higher resolution.(*) It’s best to order these boards specifically for the panel you have.

                  I was referring to this kind of controller board plus VGA-HDMI adapter (only an example!). You configure those boards via jumpers.

                  • That shouldn’t be a problem. You just have to configure the resolution within your operating system yourself.
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                    Komiek @MadScientist
                    last edited by Komiek

                    @MadScientist

                    I’ll go for the aliexpress controller board. Only thing that worries me is that I don’t see a power cable. How will my display get power?

                    And where does the controller board itself get its power from?

                    Do I have to buy additional power cables at the local electronic hardware store?

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                    • M Offline
                      MadScientist
                      last edited by

                      You see the red 6-pin connector? You apply 5V to them.

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                        Komiek @MadScientist
                        last edited by

                        @MadScientist 👍

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