Path: utzoo!attcan!uunet!cs.utexas.edu!usc!apple!vsi1!octopus!comp.graphics Newsgroups: comp.graphics Subject: Low resolution graphics display for outdoors Message-ID: <1990Apr13.162640.311@Octopus.COM> Date: 13 Apr 90 16:26:40 GMT Sender: Michael Morris Organization: Octopus Enterprises, Cupertino CA Lines: 23 I am currently working on a project which involves the design and development of a computerized display system. In essence, this system will be a large, low resolution graphics display designed for outdoors. The display matrix is only refreshed when a new image or text message is to be shown, hence, the pixels are somewhat static. An existing system after which this one is modeled is currently installed and working reasonably well. It is very attractive, has a resolution of approximently 132 x 50 elements and uses what appears to be a high contrast liquid crystal display or some similar technology (green pixels on a white background). On possible solution for this project would be to just purchase another one of these signs and be done with it, but the problem is that the sign costs around $50,000 and exceeds the funds allocated for this project. Does anyone know of some possible technologies which could be used to "manufacture" a display matrix in one's "garage."? Any tips on existing components, signs, and/or information leading to such would be very helpful. Thanks in advance. -- Michael Morris, Strategic Mapping Inc. {hpda,pyramid}!octopus!slp!mikem