I have a few vfds that are similar to the mystery one that you showed that has no documentation. IIRC they are noritake itrons, and they are serial controlled vfds with the drive circuitry embedded inside the glass so all you need to control them is "high" voltage for biasing the segments and logic level serial pixel data to control the latches. I cant remember if they have a built in font library but pretty sure the display buffer can be directly written to. You can get datasheets for the bare modules from noritake and iirc they also have example arduino code.
Thank you for your feedback, that´s very helpful. I suspect this would be a Noritake 128x64px one, but the board seems to be custom, and the AliExpress page says that you should control it using UART commands - but there is no mention what those commands should be. I will try your idea of using Noritake commands and see if that works. I would really like to get some 128x64 VFD display since I have a lot of designs from my OLED projects, but the original Noritake is way too expensive now.
The ingenuity to create a display like this and the layout of that left character cannot be underappreciated. The goal is to reduce the cost and complexity of the display yet still have the ability to display all the characters required for the device it goes in.
I agree. If you only need to display certain number of symbols, grouping them like this is a nice way to save money for the finished product. I was only complaining because if this would be a true matrix display, it would be very useful for DIY projects.
@upir from the previews videos, how did you make the needle for the boost gauge? I've try the Line with the Arrow option but I'm not able to be precise. thanks and best regards
You can download the PDF file from GitHub and open it in Photopea, there you can see how to needle was made and you can adjust it / recolor it or draw your own. I might record a video with more details how to do that.
2:10 about the display with none documentation, i remember watching a polish guy's video about reverse engineering such a display (slightly larger) and making it work. i've checked and there are auto-generated subtitles for that video if you'd like to watch it and possibly learn something /watch?v=zIi9COeS_Fo
Writing the code to simplify this is awesome thanks ! I noticed that the filament wires are actually glowing I think maybe they are being driven to hard ?....cheers.
It's a shame they left so many unused bits that would've allowed for more text and icon possibilities. On the other hand, they likely were also constrained by PCB layout complexity and it didn't worth it for purpose-designed component.
All the source files are here: github.com/upiir/arduino_audio_vfd_display
I have a few vfds that are similar to the mystery one that you showed that has no documentation. IIRC they are noritake itrons, and they are serial controlled vfds with the drive circuitry embedded inside the glass so all you need to control them is "high" voltage for biasing the segments and logic level serial pixel data to control the latches. I cant remember if they have a built in font library but pretty sure the display buffer can be directly written to. You can get datasheets for the bare modules from noritake and iirc they also have example arduino code.
Thank you for your feedback, that´s very helpful. I suspect this would be a Noritake 128x64px one, but the board seems to be custom, and the AliExpress page says that you should control it using UART commands - but there is no mention what those commands should be. I will try your idea of using Noritake commands and see if that works. I would really like to get some 128x64 VFD display since I have a lot of designs from my OLED projects, but the original Noritake is way too expensive now.
Your Excel sheet is brilliant!
Thank you!
The ingenuity to create a display like this and the layout of that left character cannot be underappreciated. The goal is to reduce the cost and complexity of the display yet still have the ability to display all the characters required for the device it goes in.
I agree. If you only need to display certain number of symbols, grouping them like this is a nice way to save money for the finished product. I was only complaining because if this would be a true matrix display, it would be very useful for DIY projects.
@@upir_upir oh no doubt
bro YOUR VOICE IS SO DEEP
like it
Thank you!
@@upir_upiramazing work man 👏
I love your vids! amped me up to start with my own projets again
You should definitely do it, good luck with your projects!
@upir_upir Thanks!! I'm busy as we speak!
VFD glow has intrinsic magic.
When we overvoltageg old PacMan game, thin electrodes starting to glow also but red and gameplay was faster ;)
I agree, you cannot get that feeling with other display technology.
@upir from the previews videos, how did you make the needle for the boost gauge? I've try the Line with the Arrow option but I'm not able to be precise. thanks and best regards
You can download the PDF file from GitHub and open it in Photopea, there you can see how to needle was made and you can adjust it / recolor it or draw your own. I might record a video with more details how to do that.
@upir_upir thank you for the reply. One issue I think, is that I've made the gauge too small.
You always come with a new display 😊, I am happy you're in my life, you always inspire me each time you upload a video ❤. Thanks 👍.
Thank you for your nice comment, I´m glad you like it!
2:10 about the display with none documentation, i remember watching a polish guy's video about reverse engineering such a display (slightly larger) and making it work. i've checked and there are auto-generated subtitles for that video if you'd like to watch it and possibly learn something
/watch?v=zIi9COeS_Fo
Thank you for your feedback, I will definitely take a look!
Writing the code to simplify this is awesome thanks ! I noticed that the filament wires are actually glowing I think maybe they are being driven to hard ?....cheers.
I have noticed that on video as well - but it´s not visible otherwise. I guess the camera is somehow picking some wavelengths more.
Hey nice video, on the AliExpress listing do i need the one with or without "drive board"?
You need to get it with drive board, otherwise it´s just the display - I have found it out the hard way :/
@@upir_upirHey thanks. Keep up these nice Videos, really enjoying them lately
Another great video!
Thank you!
What VFD model is at 1:35?
That´s a VFD from this video: th-cam.com/video/Frq_JP1lalE/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=upir
Is there any way to connect a HDMI or Mipi display to an arduino?
Not for Arduino, it´s too slow for that. You would need something like Raspberry Pi.
Good job Guy ;oP
Always good explanations and good ideas to present, TOP :oP
Thank you for your nice comment!
It's a shame they left so many unused bits that would've allowed for more text and icon possibilities.
On the other hand, they likely were also constrained by PCB layout complexity and it didn't worth it for purpose-designed component.
I agree, but it was purposely build for a specific product and they were most likely able to lower the price that way..
@upir_upir you have spoiled us with 2 videos this week, be careful we will expect this moving forward! What a great week! Thankyou
Hehe, it would be great to publish more often, but I need to take some time off. See you next year!
Safe and happy holidays@@upir_upir
This project is great, I would like it to have automatic dubbing activated, my English is not very good 😔
Sure, let me see if I can activate it.