Adding a touchscreen, have questions

[scottw]

Wow that is a good price!!!!


I was able to get 3 10ft. USB extension cables that my boss said I could have and replace later. I was also able to get 2 10ft and 1 6ft. VGA extension cables that seem pretty heavy duty. I hooked all three of those together and hooked them up to a monitor and computer and I did not see any difference at 1024x768, I will probably be running at 720x480 or 640x480. I am going to try them as well, but if they do not work out I will be ordering the cable tswhite70 gave me the link for.

Can anyone see any problems with this setup???

[P3rv3rt B3ar]

Can anyone see any problems with this setup???

Yeah. Be sure to secure connections well enough. Its gonna be bitch, if u have to hammer down a wall each time those cables slip loose.

[scottw]

Can anyone see any problems with this setup???

Yeah. Be sure to secure connections well enough. Its gonna be bitch, if u have to hammer down a wall each time those cables slip loose.

I hear ya. The way it would be setup, most of the connections would be in the attic but who want to crawl around in an attic. I will make sure they are secure, thanks.

[samgreco]

I would spend a bit more for the better shielding myself. But that's me. I hate bad video

I didn't know about the 16" limit on USB 2.0. You may get away with it, but I would bet you get missed clicks and movements. But if you can get your hands on a couple of extensions that can get close to 25', you can try.

[marki]

I'd like to add a touch screen to my Xlobby setup which use a 15" LCD VGA monitor, the video output is feed to a plasma via component cables.
Instead of buying a new PC touchscreen, I'm looking into this add on
http://www.touchscreens.com/products-addon.html
it costs less than the 10" Liliput and offers several sizes. Since we're going to use the same PC monitor, the resolution is not limit to 800x600 as using the Liliput.
Have anyone tried this Touchscreen Overlay? Thanks for your inputs.

[Colby]

Have anyone tried this Touchscreen Overlay?

Yes they work great. If you are using LCD monitor be sure to buy an addon for lcd or laptop. It has a pane of glass in it. The CRT versions are "soft". Also look for online coupons, often times you can find them for these things.

[scottw]

I had found a couple of the serial versions for real cheap, like $25, on Ebay.

[marki]

Thanks for your advices. I'll check eBay.

[summerall]

i used shield cat5

[scottw]

OK a little update. I have the monitor, got here in like 2 days from Hong Kong, and I have built a box out of 1x3's to hold the TS. I just have to run the cables and cut a hole in the drywall to slide the box into. We are putting this in a new addition room that is due to have it's final electrical inspection tomorrow so I don't want to have a big hole or even a TS sitting in the wall when the inspector comes out. If it passes I will probably be putting it in this weekend.

How did you guys deal with power? Is it safe to have an electrical outlet inside of the wall? I will not have access to the TS from the other side of the wall, so I can't plug it in from behind.


Scott

[Marbles_00]

I don't think you can have a non accessable outlet. Up here in Canada (and I take it, it will not be too much different in the States on this), regulation is that all outlets and junction boxes must be accessible.

If your room is to have a drop ceiling, you should be able to put the outlet/junction box there and run the power from the TS to that point.

Or even have access to the outlet behind a small access door in the wall, hidden from view somehow.

You know who could most likely help you out here is Buddabing, or even check out AVSforum, someone there most likely has run into this problem as well.

Hope that helps.

[scottw]

I don't think you can have a non accessable outlet. Up here in Canada (and I take it, it will not be too much different in the States on this), regulation is that all outlets and junction boxes must be accessible.

If your room is to have a drop ceiling, you should be able to put the outlet/junction box there and run the power from the TS to that point.

Or even have access to the outlet behind a small access door in the wall, hidden from view somehow.

Hope that helps.

Thanks Marbles,

I will have to try to find a way to make it accessible. We do not have drop ceilings. I had a hard enough time getting my wife to let me cut a hole in the new drywall

Thanks,

[BaddaBing]

Marbles is right to bring up electrical spec/building code. Hire an electrician. I had a dedicated circuit breaker and an outlet/junction box installed for only $50.00.

Just an FYI - if you do it yourself - and God forbid you have a fire - your insurance company can deny your claim and you are screwed. I'm all for do it yourself - when it makes sense.

[scottw]

Marbles is right to bring up electrical spec/building code. Hire an electrician. I had a dedicated circuit breaker and an outlet/junction box installed for only $50.00.

Just an FYI - if you do it yourself - and God forbid you have a fire - your insurance company can deny your claim and you are screwed. I'm all for do it yourself - when it makes sense.

Thanks, and yes ofcourse I will use an electrician (I don't mess with electricity myself, to scared to mess something up) but I just wanted to get an idea of what other people have done. My next door neighbors son is an electrician but I have not had a chance to talk to him yet.

Thanks for the advise!!!!

[Marbles_00]

My next door neighbors son is an electrician

Well there you go...a case of beer...a 1/2 hour job for him, everything is done by the books...everyone can be happy...and drunk.