[mythtv-users] Remote LCD/VFD display that works with MythTV?

[Nicolas Riendeau]

Hi!

Eric Sharkey wrote:
>>Do you think these could be used externally if I could find a case for them?
>>
>>Does it get its power from the USB or from the other cable (which I assumed
>>is used to turn on/off the PC)?
> 
> 
> In theory, you should be able to use an enclosure for an optical drive
> to house the first of these units.  Maybe something like this one:
> 
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817186102

Nice idea! You're right some of these cases do have an external opening (for optical 
drives I guess).

> 
> You might need to do a little internal surgery to get the USB
> connector on the LCD to mate to the USB connector on the enclosure,
> but it should be easy enough.

Yep, that would be nice if I could use that B connector...

> 
> I have one of the second type in my mythTV, although branded with
> iMON, not Antec.  It's nice to have the extra buttons and controls.
> You would need a small PC case with a double 5.25 drive bay to fit
> that.  Or you could go nuts and build something completely custom.
> Perhaps embedded directly into your wall.  It all depends on your
> available time, money, and skills.
> 

Thank you for your help!

Nick