类型: IC
作者: DrinkTea
发布时间: 2014-01-22
00:57:48
更新时间: 2014-01-23 21:13:32
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=53788.0
Greetings Geekhackers!
As lovers of fine keyboards,
many of you have high standards for your other peripherals
as well. Thats why Sencha Electronics LLC. (really, I
incorporated for this, its legit!) is proud to present the
Minimax display!
What is Minimax?
Minimax is a 12.9 inch display for desktops and
laptops
Minimax is minimal dot pitch
for maximal clarity. Specifically, its a
2560 x 1700, 239 DPI, IPS display with a dot pitch of 0.1062
mm. Standard displays have less than half the pixel
density.
Why does high DPI matter?
On our computers We read, write, program, and troll
Geekhack. The common theme is text. And when youre looking
at all that text you want it to be as clear as possible.
Apple calls it retina but I just call it reasonable
resolution (thanks, Linus Torvalds).
Are there any similar displays?
Many companies have recognized the benefit of such
displays on phones, tablets, and occasionally laptops; but
theyve been slow to make their way into standalone
monitors.
For desktops, your only options are
expensive, non-portable and still lower DPI than the
Minimax. If you want a portable display for your laptop your
only options are low PPI.
So why do I want one?
These displays just look nice. The massive resolution
in a small size looks incredible. Text is crystal clear.
With a Pixels Per Inch count approaching print media
everything is a joy to read.
How would I use this with a desktop/laptop?
We will either include a stand or you can bring your
own(depending on feedback). If we include one, it will be
like a tablet stand. It will also work with most existing
tablet stands.
You can use a standard VESA stand. Since
they are light, we will have an adapter to mount 2-3 to a
single VESA mount, Voltron Style.
OK, so how much?!?!?!
That depends on the final design. Our goal is under
$450 $400. And I don’t mean $399.99.
Edit: Looking at
it, I think $450 was a bit high, even for an upper bound. It
might be closer to that if we make a model with a machined
aluminum case, though. But that would be v2.
Specs summary:
Screen size (diagonal): 12.9 inches.
Resolution:
2560 x 1700
PPI: 239
Inputs: Displayport
Power:
Mini USB (Plug into a wall charger for 100% brightness).
So,
whos interested?
Are you interested in a kit or
something fully assembled?
Would you like a stand built
into the display or as an attachment?
Do you see
yourself using this more with a laptop, desktop, or both?
Heres
a video made by the PCB designer!
If youre interested or think you might be, please fill
out this form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16AMzQO-NVlaIHiAg92IvwQ_uvJatXQLk1Fx11zRp9VA/viewform
Project status(updated frequently):
The PCB is done. The display works.
A case
prototype will be ready within two weeks.
We hope to
start production by the end of february
Currently, there are issues using the display on Apple
computers running 10.8 and 10.9 that have ONLY Intel
graphics. We are working to solve this and may offer a
bounty. Please contact me if you think you can
help.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns, I’m
all ears. This will be updated frequently. Thanks for
reading!