tool:video_wall
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LED Video Wall
Yes, VHS has its own jumbotron, and its AWESOME!.
Quick facts
| Status | Operational February 2020 |
|---|---|
| Training | Not Needed |
| Hackable | Software on the computer - Yes |
| Hardware - Probably not a good idea | |
| Firmware on the FPGA's (sender and reciever cards) - Very not advised unless you know what you are doing | |
| Usage Restrictions | None |
| Owner | VHS |
| If it Breaks | Contact David - @dbynoe on slack and talk |
| Location | In lounge |
| Value | $$$$ - Fricken Priceless |
| Champion | See Compendium of Champions |
Main Hazards
- Watch your retinas
- Get a buddy to help you move it
System Overview
The LED Wall consists of four main components connected in the following manner.
Computer → Sender Card → Receiver Card → LED Panel
Computer
Powering up the Video Wall
Disconnecting the Power
- Due to inertia the motor will continue to spin for several minutes after being turned off, this could result in unexpected movement of the machine - DO NOT REST YOUR FEET ON THE FOOT PEDAL WHEN THREADING THE MACHINE.
- To render the machine safe, it is best practice to turn off the power to the motor, remove your workpiece from the machine, then press and hold the foot pedal until the machine stops moving.
tool/video_wall.1581796512.txt.gz · Last modified: 2020/02/15 19:55 by dbynoe