reverse LCD display
#1
reverse LCD display
does anyone know how to make the background dark and the text clear for the LCD screen on the headunit, HVAC, clock, and Odometer? I have seen some done, but I don't know how they do it. I did a search, but seem to find nothing about it using the keyword "LCD display, mod, reverse, ..etc" thanks!
#2
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you must be using the search wrong. i typed reverse LCD and got a diy from trung. https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...ht=reverse+lcd
#11
as long as your vision is fine there should be no problem, its hard to see though if the car is off. The calculator will always be dark coz it doesnt have the leds that is in our hvac and odo
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the hvac you'll have a small difficulty seeing during the day.. esp if it's sunny a bit.
not highly recommended due to increased difficulty doing it (though not by much).. and the visibility thing, but i won't argue or stop anyone from doing it.
(hehe.. it's like that in my car right now too.. so i kinda know)
not highly recommended due to increased difficulty doing it (though not by much).. and the visibility thing, but i won't argue or stop anyone from doing it.
(hehe.. it's like that in my car right now too.. so i kinda know)
#14
here it is with my lights off during the daytime. . even though i have white leds back there iono how much it actually affected the filter thing . . and id imagine itd be something close to the this with the stock color on the HVAC ...
#16
thanks everyone and nice pic, ADRdesignCo.
so the LEDs behind the LCD display on the gauge, HVAC, and head unit stays on even when the lights are off? if so, i think i am really gonna do this. I don't have the car with me now, its my gf's.
so the LEDs behind the LCD display on the gauge, HVAC, and head unit stays on even when the lights are off? if so, i think i am really gonna do this. I don't have the car with me now, its my gf's.
#18
yup they stay on even with your lights off, it would be better if you change the leds while you're at it.. The reverse LCD on HVAC would look a lil bit greener in color than blue, prolly my filter or the white leds at the back is too much but still it looks good though
#20
a clear tape on the sides, just very tiny not to make it visible, you dont have to put adhesive the way it was so it would be easier if you redo it or put back to stock. As long as it stays on place when you assemble it, that should be good