My afternoon mod!

michael baxter said:
You've started something new here! Very creative! I like, a lot!
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Yeah i can see monitor manfacturers shipping there latest Widescreen with "Super-Ambient-Backlighting-Technology" lol, I will definatly try and source a cathode to get this done, think its superb.

Ben
 
lol

i just thought in my head

"wow what a cheep ambilight soloution :P"

wont have to fork out the money for that tv that does it,

i wonder if it will work on a crt monitor :P .

i can top putting a cold cathode on a monitor though,

i fitted one in the grill of a mates scooter

tis a shame that it got nicked and burned a short time after.
 
ive got a few lying about here i might just give that a go on both my pcs this weekend.

wwwwwweeeeeee my mrs will think im sad
 
Yeah i can see monitor manfacturers shipping there latest Widescreen with "Super-Ambient-Backlighting-Technology" lol, I will definatly try and source a cathode to get this done, think its superb.

Ben
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LOL, thanks :p

You've started something new here! Very creative! I like, a lot!
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Aww that's sweet :p
lol

i just thought in my head

"wow what a cheep ambilight soloution :P"

wont have to fork out the money for that tv that does it,

i wonder if it will work on a crt monitor :P .

i can top putting a cold cathode on a monitor though,

i fitted one in the grill of a mates scooter

tis a shame that it got nicked and burned a short time after.
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LOL what a random story, good though!

ive got a few lying about here i might just give that a go on both my pcs this weekend.
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Nice one, post your results for us buddy!

mounting it on the back of a TFT...would heat be an issue, or should i mount it one the wall behind my TFT (once i actually can be arsed to do the mod)
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Mines been on for the last 5 hours, its hardly warm at all, suprised me even, i thought it was gonna be warmer!
 
Logic Zero said:
For those worried about the cathode giving discomfort or eye strain, heres something for you :)

Scientific literature has long supported the notion that reducing contrasts in perceived brightness between a visual display and its background will result in reduced visual fatigue and eyestrain. LRC researchers recently tested this hypothesis in the context of watching television.

Thanks for comments!
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Yup! I always have a desk lamp behind my TFT at uni, and it makes it soooo much easier on the eyes. Lovely mod, definitely going to try this, although I suck with wiring. How much would you charge for doing the wiring? ;)
 
lol

i just thought in my head

"wow what a cheep ambilight soloution :P"

wont have to fork out the money for that tv that does it,

i wonder if it will work on a crt monitor :P .

i can top putting a cold cathode on a monitor though,

i fitted one in the grill of a mates scooter

tis a shame that it got nicked and burned a short time after.


LOL what a random story, good though!
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Thats me RANDOM!!! i dont know what im doing half the time :P
 
rghjones said:
Yup! I always have a desk lamp behind my TFT at uni, and it makes it soooo much easier on the eyes. Lovely mod, definitely going to try this, although I suck with wiring. How much would you charge for doing the wiring? ;)
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Charge to do the wiring?! You should see my soldering skills, im a hazard :p Trust me mate, it really is easy to do, takes 10 minutes to do the cables.
 
Awsome mod

and re: the bt home hub, just chucked mine, it was pants, made my web run at 160kb, took 2 weeks on the phone to india but finally an engineer came out. lol he said that loads of em are borked and that they are really badly made. On my old zyxel now and 6mb :D
 
Ive done this. Looks great and i find it helps my eyes at night. Couldnt get the things to dtick though. kept coming off. So now ive used no-more-nails sticky pads. Great inventions. Im using green/blue tubes.
 
PhillyDee said:
Ive done this. Looks great and i find it helps my eyes at night. Couldnt get the things to dtick though. kept coming off. So now ive used no-more-nails sticky pads. Great inventions. Im using green/blue tubes.
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C'mon Piccies!!!! :D
 
l33t-krew said:
I had this same idea around, Christmas.

But I remember it involved fairy lights behind the 2407wfp :rolleyes:

Looked ok :o
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LOL :p

Looks great, I have a couple of unused cathodes somewhere, think I'll give it a go! Cheers for the idea.
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No probs! :)

Ive done this. Looks great and i find it helps my eyes at night. Couldnt get the things to dtick though. kept coming off. So now ive used no-more-nails sticky pads. Great inventions. Im using green/blue tubes.
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Nice one mate! Post us some pics!
 
Excellent Mod Logic Zero!

... 30 minutes later and this is my result
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Looks great ....

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... and it fits with the Darkroom :cool:

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i have done the same with my daughters moniter in the bedroom.. she also made me get more for the back of her drawers... now she wants them behind her tv... her poor pc is using more power for lights than anything
 
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