Question on changing Background/Digit Colours

Extreme Justice · #1 Mon, December 15th, 2008, 11:45 AM

Bill,
Would it be possible to have the background colour of the Gryphon/Evo Black, and be able to change the colour of the Digits showing instead? Or be able to change both the Background and digit colours?

I'm not sure if that is a whole new ballgame or not.

Bill

***Power Hungry*** · #2 Mon, December 15th, 2008, 12:03 PM

Actually, it is possible. However, it requires a different LCD module. I used to have one (the only one around) when we were testing different LCDs during initial development of the Evo, but it was decided to go with the standard LCD image of dark pixels over lighted background.

If there is enough interest, I may be willing to purchase a small quantity of negative image LCD displays and offer them as an option/upgrade.

If anyone is interested, let me know.

Bill

Extreme Justice · #3 Mon, December 15th, 2008, 12:15 PM

If the cost is reasonable, I would like this upgrade/option

Bill, why was it decided in testing to go with the standard LCD image of dark pixels over lighted background? I'm just thinking the way my dash is, 2006 Lariat (black with green digits) would look sharper and match. Of course, I'm just basing this on what I can see it looking like in my head.

***Jackpine*** · #4 Mon, December 15th, 2008, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Extreme Justice

If the cost is reasonable, I would like this upgrade/option

Bill, why was it decided in testing to go with the standard LCD image of dark pixels over lighted background? I'm just thinking the way my dash is, 2006 Lariat (black with green digits) would look sharper and match. Of course, I'm just basing this on what I can see it looking like in my head.

Wouldn't having colored digits over a black background make the display harder to read in bright sunlight (or when wearing dark glasses)? This is the case for me in my King Ranch. It gets VERY hard to see the info center under the conditions I just described, while even with bright sun on the Gryphon, the display is still visible.

I agree though, it would look nicer if it matched the dash display.

- Jack

***Power Hungry*** · #5 Mon, December 15th, 2008, 01:51 PM

Actually, I was impressed with just how clear the display was in bright sunlight. I didn't try it with my "Ray Bans" or "Foster Grants" though.

I think I'll order a couple displays and give them a spin to see how well they do.

I'll keep you updated on the results.

Extreme Justice · #6 Mon, December 15th, 2008, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Power Hungry

I think I'll order a couple displays and give them a spin to see how well they do.

I'll keep you updated on the results.

Sounds great.
If it doesn't work or looks terrible

, just promise you'll forget who asked you to try it

. BUT...if it looks great and works and it's not cost prohibited, I'll give you permission to use my name for bringing the question forward.....Bill

wildbillsnj · #7 Wed, December 17th, 2008, 07:55 AM

I might also be interested in the neg. lcd. I have a black truck with black and grey interior. Let me know how the testing is going.

johnnyd · #8 Thu, December 18th, 2008, 07:58 PM

x2 ^^^

bowbuilder · #9 Sun, December 21st, 2008, 10:49 AM

Is there a way to display MPG in the function digital desplay??

Bob

***Power Hungry*** · #10 Sun, December 21st, 2008, 11:08 AM

Go to [Menu]

Select [Setup]

Select [Display Settings]

Select [4 Function Digital]

Go the segment you would like to display the MPG in (Top Left, Bot. Right, etc.) and press [Enter].

Scroll down until you fin the MPG you desire (Instant or Average) and press [Enter].

Scroll down to [Set as Display] and press [Enter].

Press [Menu] until you return to the main display.

There you go.