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October 6, 2020 12:49 pm
I'm currently converting my analog sensors to digital (engine gauges and nav) and connect them to NMEA 2k. To monitor I would like to install a "non-fancy" touch screen as a MFD. So minimum requirements are IP65, 1000nit, 11". The screen might only run a browser to access the NMEA gateway via URL (a small computer should do that or a in-build CPU). The usual suspects Garmin, RM, ... are probably in the price range of $1k+ and offer much more than i need. I saw Xenarc but they are equally expensive.
Anyone has an idea what brand i can look at?
thanks,
Marcus
October 22, 2020 8:36 am
Marcus,
A resistant, sunlight viewable, touchscreen display seems to come in around the same cost as many finished product MFDs from the major manufacturers. I think with some real persistence you could probably source something from China. But I also think it's likely you will end up spending as much or more than you would for a finished product because it's likely you will end up trying several before you find one to your liking.
-Ben S.
Publisher, Panbo.com
October 29, 2020 10:38 am
A camera field monitor might fit the bill. They're pretty bright. Getting cheaper on amazon now that everyone is streaming and blogging.
