Was looking at including some matrix displays in 2017 but am I correct in assuming that for area coverage, they are still overwhelmingly expensive/complicated?
As simple calculations go, to cover an area the size of a typical 60" TV (~1400mmx800mm)
To cover this area with P10 (320x160) would require 20 (4x5) panels
Each panel at $15 = $300
Psus ~$100
Mounting ~$50
Controller + wiring/fuses ~ $100
So about $500 all up (very approximate!)
A quick look on gumtree can net a 60" flatscreen' lcd/led for this amount, of course if used outdoors some weatherproofing would be required (and then there's the issue of running 240V mains )
But it would not be as heavy, be more power efficient, and be far clearer. And if one likes the pixel'ed effect of a matrix it would be trivial to trigger downsampled mpgs to play.
Aware it's not in the spirit of DIY as well
Opinions?
As simple calculations go, to cover an area the size of a typical 60" TV (~1400mmx800mm)
To cover this area with P10 (320x160) would require 20 (4x5) panels
Each panel at $15 = $300
Psus ~$100
Mounting ~$50
Controller + wiring/fuses ~ $100
So about $500 all up (very approximate!)
A quick look on gumtree can net a 60" flatscreen' lcd/led for this amount, of course if used outdoors some weatherproofing would be required (and then there's the issue of running 240V mains )
But it would not be as heavy, be more power efficient, and be far clearer. And if one likes the pixel'ed effect of a matrix it would be trivial to trigger downsampled mpgs to play.
Aware it's not in the spirit of DIY as well
Opinions?