High-Res Monitoring Solution: Low Cost Semi-DIY project

Kholi,

The cable provided by Xenarc breaks out the connection into 2 composite inputs, 1 single channel of audio and the VGA connector. My cable also has a USB connection for the touchscreen function. Here a few pics of my shoulder mount with a Xenarc installed. Notice the RCA connector on the back of the monitor. It connects directly to the AV2 connection on the monitor without having to go through the provided cable. I have a pinout chart for the connector if anyone is interested.


Bob

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AH! I got it. I'm interested in the pinout! And the name of the cable itself. Is it Xenarc proprietary?

Also, what are you using to mount the Xenarc to that shoulder harness? What IS that shoulder mount?

Also, how are you using the monitor with the HVX? Just S-Video/Composite?

Edit: Nevermind. You have the 08 TSV as well! How does it work!?!? Gotta get mines!

Thanks for the pictures and the help! Very much appreciated.
 
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What I was asking is if you know where to get a long D4 for the Gateway 24"

I am borrowing one when I use it... anywho... I am interested in getting whatever you used for the on-board + the 50ft to the Gateway... that's the way to go FTW... so I am not sure what to buy now but I have to figure this out as soon as you got your results all tallied up... I am really looking forward to your opinion as to focusing with the built-in versus the 800 x 480's with naked HVX 1080 and 720 :D
 
Oh, dude. I just use a D4 Cable + RGB Extenders + Component Splitter + 50Ft Cable.

www.monoprice.com -- You don't need a longer D4, you extend the D4.

I'll reserve my final thought on the Lilliput + HVX combination until this Sunday, but I think it's a winner. And I think the Xenarc that Bob Hill has and that I've ordered (same one) will be even better for an extra 125 - 150.

At that price, you spend 660.00 for a fully powered solution which still comes in lower than buying an iKan monitor, considering with the 800.00 8000HD monitor you don't get battery power; still have to buy batteries.

Now we just need an arm.
 
I thought that would be the way to go, but I was worried about the added noise from the connections...

so the short D4 you found to a splitter then a short RGB to the 800 x 480 and a long suka to the 1080p... all of these I haven't thought about... I can't wait to see if you think I would benefit from this for focus alone... I'm probably also gonna need a plate and rails though...
 
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None. Image degradation via component doesn't occur until over 100ft I believe, so long as you're using decent cables. 50Ft is a no-problem. The ones from Monoprice saw no degradation when I compared signal between short Component and 50ft.

=DDD
 
Oh yeah, OK - searched again - it's a DFP MDR-20, to give it it's full title. Obselete, but connectors for DVI can be found, but the original Xenarc cables seems pretty exclusive to Xenarc, so I think replacements will have to come from them, unless somebody knows better (which they usualy do).
 
siniarch said:
And the other thing is that you need 2 batteries. this one really sucks.
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Completely agreed that using two batteries for such a small portable setup sucks.

Why not go a bit further and build a small 5v or 6v regulator to feed the Neoya from the 12v battery?

It's quite straightforward, using a perforated prototype pcb piece and a few parts, like 5 or 6. It will fit in a small box that you can velcro or glue to the battery.


Carlos
 
Zak,

That connector goes from a VGA connection to Component and we need to go the other direction. It is very easy to get this confused ;)

Bob
 
Yup, thanks for 'splaining that Bob and Carl.

You need an active adapter that goes from component to VGA connection to make it work, Zak.

And besides, the Mayflash will be cheaper once Sewell gets them in next month.

The extra battery added to the setup really doesn't bother me. It's about finding the right size which we might have a solution for soon.
 
carlmart said:
Completely agreed that using two batteries for such a small portable setup sucks.

Why not go a bit further and build a small 5v or 6v regulator to feed the Neoya from the 12v battery?

It's quite straightforward, using a perforated prototype pcb piece and a few parts, like 5 or 6. It will fit in a small box that you can velcro or glue to the battery.


Carlos
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Definitely. Which is my next plan. I'm going to go ahead and (by information from another member) build a 6v battery pack for the Mayflash that'll strap right to it, and then the mayflash will Velcro to the screen. Bein' that it's only 6v, it should last quite some time before even needing a charge I'd suspect.
 
I didn't get to shoot yesterday, but got to shoot today with the Marshall and I'm pretty damned happy that I went the way I did.

We had a rental Marshall today and it wasn't good enough, to me, to justify spending 1200+ on a 7" Screen.

The Lilliput may not be the BEST, but it is DEFINITELY good enough for the application IMO. Once cobbled together in a less chaotic fashion.

Smaller batteries, a way to strap the Mayflash to the system, etc.

I also bought a Xenarc that will bere tomorrow that I'll get to test.
 
very exciting stuff
can you compare the Xenarc against lilliput for dvx also?
My adapter comes shortly and I need the best I can get.
 
Yeah. I'll shoot 480 from the HVX. Is that okay? I can go and dig up the DVX but I'd rather shoot on the HVX. =P It's funner w/P2.

When the Xenarc comes in tomorrow I'll go outside and check them both out with the M2.

The Lilliput, though? It's great. Just set it up after you get it and you're good w/S-video connect.
 
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