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.
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2014-09-16, 17:35 #11Junior Member
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2014-09-18, 13:50 #12Member
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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.
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2014-09-22, 21:43 #13Senior Member
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Same here - cannot find a replacement. Bought something on ebay this summer but that was not the right one
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2014-09-23, 10:47 #14Junior Member
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My Boom screen is also on its way out.
Originally Posted by philippe_44
Here's a bulk buy (minimum 5) option:
Haven't requested a price.
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2014-09-23, 23:46 #15Junior Member
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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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2014-09-24, 14:19 #16Senior Member
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I'm in for 2
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2014-09-25, 06:15 #17Junior Member
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Potentially 2 more here, depending on price...
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2014-09-26, 07:02 #18Senior Member
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I'm in for three please (again depending on price) Originally Posted by Cheesy
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2014-09-27, 23:03 #19Senior Member
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Hi,
I have a question regarding the vfd replacement: Is the vfd soldered to the board, or is it just plugged in with the ribbon cables?
It will be interesting to know if the layout of the replacement panel will match the corresponding layout of the boom's pcb.
I would be interested in one panel depending on price.
Regards
Rheinländer
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2014-09-28, 06:39 #20Senior Member
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The Boom VFD looks like it is socketed (at least on my unit which was a beta test not production unit)
The Alibaba suggested VFD looks to be too long - the spec says it is 165mm long but Boom unit looks to be about 110mm long see photo.Last edited by bpa; 2014-09-28 at 06:59.
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