Ever wonder what's inside that pretty dvd monitor?
After identifying and removing the audio connections which I don't
need, removing four screws, the little monitor screen lifts right out.
All I need for the airplane is the video screen and its circuit board
to attach to the instrument panel.
The mounting plate is kinda heavy, so I removed some extraneous
material with a Dremel tool, and drilled holes for new connections to
the airplane.
Amazing, those tiny contacts on that connector strip! That was
tricky, getting that little thing back in its slot.
What? One screw left over? Not really, as that's one of the mounting
bolts. Velcro will attach the whole thing to the instrument panel.
That's tomorrow's project. Isn't this exciting???
What's it for, you ask? Connect to the Nikon D2x, and the photo will
transfer to the monitor up at eye level, instead of being on the back
of the camera down on the floor, so I can tell if I've got the right
shot of the corn field, or coal mine, or city building.
Lloyd made one flight this evening, after today's wind finally died
down. Tomorrow the wind is predicted to be light, so Lloyd will get
to spread more fertilizer in the morning.
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