So I have two booms. One of them has a badly fading display from years of use. I was thinking about replacing the VFD panel.
Does this look like the correct display?
Does this look like the correct display?
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Ebay has this: Logitech SqueezeBox Boom WiFi Radio - DISPLAY SCREEN ONLY - OEM BRAND NEW http://r.ebay.com/wK21VN
Some time ago I bought a new old stock IR remote from this seller, that was the genuine article.
HTH, and please don't sue me
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Interesting, It's even a reasonable price compared to similar display units I've seen.Comment
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Shame about the postage
My Boom display is getting tired as well. The price of the eBay item is reasonable but the postage to UK almost doubles the cost. Did you make any progress about the NORITAKE ITRON display from Farnell? It works out about the same price and no worries about import duty delays etc. but still a lot for a display. You can buy a complete Boom for the same again!Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...
Server = iMac -> Bootcamp -> W10 (dBpoweramp ripping / MediaMonkey management)
Router = Huawei B535 LTE 4G + TP-Link Deco X20 mesh x 5
Lounge = SBT -> Devialet D200 -> Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkII
Covered terrace = SBT -> AudioEngine A5+
Kitchen + bedroom = SB Radio
Garage = SB2 -> Rotel RA820BX2 -> MA252
Storage = SB3 + SlimP3
iOS control = iPeng / SqueezePad; Android = SqueezeCommander;Comment
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isn't this the same company that used to manufacture the VFDs of the SB3?!Comment
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Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...
Server = iMac -> Bootcamp -> W10 (dBpoweramp ripping / MediaMonkey management)
Router = Huawei B535 LTE 4G + TP-Link Deco X20 mesh x 5
Lounge = SBT -> Devialet D200 -> Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkII
Covered terrace = SBT -> AudioEngine A5+
Kitchen + bedroom = SB Radio
Garage = SB2 -> Rotel RA820BX2 -> MA252
Storage = SB3 + SlimP3
iOS control = iPeng / SqueezePad; Android = SqueezeCommander;Comment
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Last edited by Gandhi; 2013-11-13, 09:49.Best Regards,
Gandhi
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I believe it is the same VFD, but this product includes a driver board on the back that you talk to by paralell or serial interface. It looks to me that the SB boom doesn't need such a driver, it must be incorporated into the main board.
It looks like the GU160X32D-K610A8 also contains the same VFD display. However I agree it looks quite expensive even as a one-off! Also it looks like farnell have a 2-3 month lead time on the part.
I'm looking at replacing 4x boom displays! Anyone that may be interested in a group buy if I can arrange it?Comment
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Replace VFD Display
Someone should make a Boom compatible. Logitech was stupid enough to
abandon the product rather than build a custom integrated circuit when the
one they used went away.
They had the best units around.
David
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So, did anyone ever find out what the display actually is, and maybe even where to get one?
My boom display is getting really ratty and dim, and there really doesn't appear to be a decent replacement out there.Comment
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I'm in the exact same position! Actually, both a Boom as well as a SB3's VFDs are going quite dim.
If the offer is still out there, I'd be interested in a group purchase.Comment
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Same here - cannot find a replacement. Bought something on ebay this summer but that was not the right oneLMS 8.2 on Odroid-C4 - SqueezeAMP!, 5xRadio, 5xBoom, 2xDuet, 1xTouch, 1xSB3. Sonos PLAY:3, PLAY:5, Marantz NR1603, Foobar2000, ShairPortW, 2xChromecast Audio, Chromecast v1 and v2, Squeezelite on Pi, Yamaha WX-010, AppleTV 4, Airport Express, GGMM E5, RivaArena 1 & 3Comment
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My Boom screen is also on its way out.
Here's a bulk buy (minimum 5) option:
Haven't requested a price.Comment
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Replace VFD Display
On Tuesday 23 Sep 2014 17:47:46 Cheesy wrote:
> philippe_44 wrote:
> > Same here - cannot find a replacement. Bought something on ebay this
> > summer but that was not the right one
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> My Boom screen is also on its way out.
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> Here's a bulk buy (minimum 5) option:
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> http://www.alibaba.com/product-detai...APHIC-VFD_1510
> 056519.html
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> Haven't requested a price.
Mine is also on the way out, in bright light I can't even see it!
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