OT: need to drive a vector CRT...

From: Gene Buckle <geneb_at_deltasoft.com>
Date: Mon Sep 15 20:19:00 2003

> Try to get an HP1350 or HP 1351 graphics translator, or graphics
> generator. These are not all that
> hard to find, and they generate excellent quality vectors, driven by a
> GPIB interface.
>
> Very cool, real vintage vector hardware!
>
Thanks Bob. If the ZVG board doesn't work out for some reason, I'll check
that out.

> And by the way, NO raster based display can ever do a credible job of
> simulating a 'real' vector
> display. The aircraft cockpit had ~real~ vectors, not a raster display,
> and for a good reason.
>
> Use real vectors, accept no substitutes.
>
Well, when a 5"x5" color CRT would set me back $5300.00 for *one*, I'll
accept whatever substitution I can get my paws on. :) Square CRTs are
priced _way_ out of the hobbiest budget. They're flight certified,
ruggedized, etc. Hell the jettison selector switch in the MPCD is $1300 a
pop. It's built with anti-corrosion coating, etc. on it. WAY too much
for my meager needs.

g.
Received on Mon Sep 15 2003 - 20:19:00 BST