Hi, All,
Digging through some boxes from the attic, I rediscovered a hamfest
find from some time ago - a Finlux ELM 640.350-M1 electroluminescent
display. It has a couple of toggle switches and a pair of covered
8-position DIP switches, and based on the DE9M input connector and the
implied resolution from the model number, I have every expectation
it's an EGA-compatible display.
The two toggle switches are merely marked "Mode 1" and "Mode 2", but
at least the settings on the DIP switches are documented on the back
of the case as follows:
DS1
8 LOW HIGH INTENSITY
7 NOT USED
6 NOT USED
5 MSB \
4 - + HORIZONTAL SHIFT
3 LSB /
2 COARSE \
1 FINE / PHASE
DS2
8 NOT USED
7 R' G' B' \
6 B + VIDEO LSB
5 G +
4 R /
3 B \
2 G + VIDEO MSB
1 R /
I have to admit that I sort of missed the PC EGA experience (I went
right from mono to VGA), so I'm not sure I fully understand the
multiplicity of options this device provides.
I've googled for the model number, but the closest appearance I've
found appears to be a laundry list of for-sale items from 2001. My
knowledge of Finnish doesn't extend far enough to fully interpret
those hits, but Google Translate does a fair enough job.
Anyone happen to have Finlux documentation or at least recognize the
meaning behind the DIP switches?
The good news is that it's a 90-240VAC input device with a standard
"figure 8" plug - easy to power up, even in the States. I'm wondering
what I'll drive it with, even to test it.
Thanks for any hints, tips, or hard info,
-ethan