CookieRoe
Senior Member
Not many threads about this seemingly simple mod. I think it's pretty cool and gives a more "upscale" look. Our runners have 2 digital displays (not including the HU, can be done, but most of us don't have the OEM radio anymore) that can be modded. These displays are "positive polarity" meaning that dark characters are display on top of a light background. This mod reverses that and makes the display a "negative polarity" display. Apparently, there are some issues:
1) ODO display: Polarizing strip has to be removed by exacto knife and dried adhesive buffed off. New polarizing strip has to be test fitted (rotated until effect is desired), adhere new one on top of LCD display. New LEDs (newer meaning a tad brighter) could improve effect. Overall: not bad
Link: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-g...ches-window-*steering-wheel-6.html#post458055
Credit: [MENTION=46025]HokieRunner[/MENTION]
2) HVAC display: Reverse polarization results aren't not as good. The 5V bulbs aren't enough to illuminate it. I remember [MENTION=5149]riceandpho[/MENTION] mentioning doing a 12V mod to power his LEDs. Never saw a picture to see if this could help. Hokey's isn't the only one to have this "dim" result.
credits: same as above.
Where to buy? Anyway, if anyone is interested in doing it, you can go to: Polarization.com (Polarization.com - Shop) in Texas. The quality apparently is very good. Order the thinnest self-adhesive film, part name is: “Linear Polarizer w/adhesive PFA”.
Helpful links for those DIYers:
1) How to convert a plain DW-5600 LCD to a negative display - G-Shock Wiki | casio watch resources
2) Reverse LCD : Honda CBR 600RR Sportbike Forum : 600RR.Net
This guy is hardcore:
3) Forums / Interior and lights / Reversed and Colourful LCD Screen - C4 - DS4 Owners
4) DIY G-Shock Watch Negative Display Conversion : ITS Tactical
Point of this thread: Anyway, just wondering how many of you have done it? Any pics to share? Any intell/tips? LOL I'd like to get it done. :thumb:
[MENTION=63211]emelianenkov[/MENTION] : Any updates on your LED mod?
1) ODO display: Polarizing strip has to be removed by exacto knife and dried adhesive buffed off. New polarizing strip has to be test fitted (rotated until effect is desired), adhere new one on top of LCD display. New LEDs (newer meaning a tad brighter) could improve effect. Overall: not bad
Link: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-g...ches-window-*steering-wheel-6.html#post458055
Credit: [MENTION=46025]HokieRunner[/MENTION]
2) HVAC display: Reverse polarization results aren't not as good. The 5V bulbs aren't enough to illuminate it. I remember [MENTION=5149]riceandpho[/MENTION] mentioning doing a 12V mod to power his LEDs. Never saw a picture to see if this could help. Hokey's isn't the only one to have this "dim" result.
credits: same as above.
Where to buy? Anyway, if anyone is interested in doing it, you can go to: Polarization.com (Polarization.com - Shop) in Texas. The quality apparently is very good. Order the thinnest self-adhesive film, part name is: “Linear Polarizer w/adhesive PFA”.
Helpful links for those DIYers:
1) How to convert a plain DW-5600 LCD to a negative display - G-Shock Wiki | casio watch resources
2) Reverse LCD : Honda CBR 600RR Sportbike Forum : 600RR.Net
This guy is hardcore:
3) Forums / Interior and lights / Reversed and Colourful LCD Screen - C4 - DS4 Owners
4) DIY G-Shock Watch Negative Display Conversion : ITS Tactical
Point of this thread: Anyway, just wondering how many of you have done it? Any pics to share? Any intell/tips? LOL I'd like to get it done. :thumb:
[MENTION=63211]emelianenkov[/MENTION] : Any updates on your LED mod?
