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    CF-30 emissive keyboard ... on the dim side .

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by CWB32, Sep 24, 2014.

  1. CWB32

    CWB32 Need parts for my flying saucer.

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    i noticed the thread hear about converting a keyboard to the back lit type .
    this reminded me of the keyboard on my machine ... to me , it seems to be on the dim side , even on the highest setting .
    is/was this by design or is there *something* going on ?
    if it is by design , is there a way to increase the brightness of the leds (keeping the current below the magic smoke level) ?
     
    CWB32, Sep 24, 2014
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    They are not real bright. I guess the brightness was a compromise for battery life.

    I have some solid state "boost" transformers that would increase the voltage from 5v. They are adjustable.

    Let me find them and I will send you a PM.

    [​IMG]
     
    Shawn, Sep 24, 2014
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    CWB32 Need parts for my flying saucer.

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    dc-dc switch mode power supply .
    i sent you a pm referencing a constant current dc-dc power supply .
    as long as it is a factory design and not a problem with the unit itself then modifications are on the drawing board .
    i'll look over the schematic for the TB and see what's shakin' .
     
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    @ shawn :
    check your PMs
     
    CWB32, Sep 25, 2014
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    CF30 keyboard lighting is almost identical to this...Just a different size.

    [​IMG]
     
    Shawn, Sep 25, 2014
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