LCD vs RGB DRV - Sega Nomad Screen Replacement Comparison

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Published on March 30, 2020 2:23:25 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrQJGt6fk7Y

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The Sega Nomad's screen has not aged well.  Between it's terrible quality compared to modern screens and it's heavy battery consumption, users of the Nomad usually prefer to upgrade to a modern LCD screen.

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Up until recently, most screen replacement options used composite video to drive it and while that was still an upgrade, feeding the LCD an RGB signal provides a much sharper image and much more vibrant colors!  So far, only one company has produced a board that drives the LCD panel with an RGB signal;  First releasing the 'LCDDRV' and now a follow-up product called the 'RGBDRV'.  This videos compares them both!

RGBDRV:  https://kadenken.com/view/item/000000001051
4" LCD Panel (you can find other compatible ones worldwide):  https://kadenken.com/view/item/000000000621
Shipping Services:  https://shipjp.com/  /  https://www.tenso.com/en
Sega Triple Bypass Nomad Edition:  https://mobiusstriptechnologies.com/
Control Wheel = Manufacturer Part # COM-08184, available from Mouser, DigiKey and others:
https://www.digikey.com/products/en?keywords=COM-08184

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