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(NEW) 5.7" TOUCH SCREEN - Amulet On-Board Module MK-AOB3202405B (291 available)

COSIntCOSInt Posts: 26
edited 2015-03-13 12:29 in General Discussion
NEW (291 total available)AMULET TECHNOLOGIES ON-BOARD TOUCH SCREEN MODULE (RoHS)
BLUE 5.7" - PART NO. MK-AOB3202405B - SEE ATTACHED PHOTOS

SELLING PRICE: $99 (per screen)
RETAIL PRICE: $315.00 (per screen)
YOU SAVE: $216
There are 291 touch screen available, please contact me if you are interested in bulk purchasing (sliding scale discount available).
Amulet On-Board Module Information
MK-AOB 320240 5 B
Product Type: Amulet On-Board Module
Display Resolution: 320 x 240 Pixels
Display Type: 5.7” Graphic LCD
Display Modes:
B= STN Negative, Blue, Transmissive
Backlight Type: Ultrabright White LED (8)
Backlight Control: Digital Potentiometer
Contrast Control: Digital Potentiometer
Viewing Angle: 6 o’clock
Operating Temp: -20°C to 70°C
Temperature Comp: Yes
Power Requirement: 5Vdc (±.25v) @ 250mA
Memory
μHTML Storage Capacity: 8 megabit
Communication Interface
Communication Type: Amulet Protocol via UART
Data Rate (BAUD): 9,600 / 19,200 / 57,600 / 115,200 bps

*DATA SHEET ATTACHED


Looks like they are hardware compatible as they have a uart with a wide range of baud rates all of which can be done by the propeller.

However, someone would have to write the software to talk to the graphical OS these displays use.

http://www.amulettechnologies.com/im.../ModuleWeb.pdf

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Comments

  • SRLMSRLM Posts: 5,045
    edited 2012-12-17 17:10
    Interesting. I was thinking that the price was a little high, but Mouser lists at $243 and Digikey lists at $315.

    It should be Propeller compatible, and it only takes 2 or 3 lines (TXD, RXD, and Program/Run mode).

    Unfortunately, I couldn't find it on the Amulet Technologies website, and the datasheet that you posted does not provide enough information to work with the module. Do you have the interface documentation, and the uHTML documentation?

    Edit: nevermind, it looks like it is the same for all the Amulet modules: http://www.amulettechnologies.com/welcome/amulet-communication-protocol/ascii-protocol

    Edit2: However, the GUI editing program is $520. I don't think I'll be able to use that... http://www.amulettechnologies.com/products/gui-design-software
  • COSIntCOSInt Posts: 26
    edited 2012-12-17 17:40
    Hello!

    My organization has over 300 new Amulet Technologies touch screens and we are trying to locate who the end users are so that we can try and make back some of the funds spent to purchase them. I've done the following to see them:

    1. Directly to Amulet Technologies, they would not take them back as they are discontinued stock.
    2. Directly to the distributors (Digi-Key, Mouser, Semiconductor, Nu Horizon, etc) would not take them as we are not a manufacture, they are older (2005) and have no warranty.
    3.Electronics Brokers (received an offer from one for everything which was pennies for what we paid) otherwise, they are only offering us consigment.
    4. A/V Installation companies, we emailed about 200 A/V installation companies personally and 6 responded saying no thank you.
    5. Electronics Components store, most of them stated that they do not sell this type of item and passed on bidding.
    6. I've also had it up on eBay for 3 weeks! No buyers or inquires as of yet.

    I started to think who uses these types of touch screens, and the list was endless, banks, hosplitals, fast food places, airplanes, military, OMG! I want to nail down and locate who are the end users of these touch screens so that my organization can make back the most we can for these screens.

    We have confirmed in writing from Amulet directly that they have no doubt our stock is in working condition. We have the original purchasing invoice proving they are authentic Amulet stock.

    Any suggestions or ideas on end users would be very appreciated.

    Below are all the specifics on these screens and YES they are Parallax compatible!

    Amulet On-Board Module Information
    MK-AOB 320240 5 B
    Product Type: Amulet On-Board Module
    Display Resolution: 320 x 240 Pixels
    Display Type: 5.7” Graphic LCD
    Display Modes:
    B= STN Negative, Blue, Transmissive
    Backlight Type: Ultrabright White LED (8)
    Backlight Control: Digital Potentiometer
    Contrast Control: Digital Potentiometer
    Viewing Angle: 6 o’clock
    Operating Temp: -20°C to 70°C
    Temperature Comp: Yes
    Power Requirement: 5Vdc (±.25v) @ 250mA
    Memory
    μHTML Storage Capacity: 8 megabit
    Communication Interface
    Communication Type: Amulet Protocol via UART
    Data Rate (BAUD): 9,600 / 19,200 / 57,600 / 115,200 bps

    * Data sheet and photos
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  • COSIntCOSInt Posts: 26
    edited 2012-12-17 17:48
    Thanks SRLM.

    If you are interested in using these touch screens then I would be willing to put together a deal that is attractive.
  • NWCCTVNWCCTV Posts: 3,629
    edited 2012-12-17 18:05
    Have you tried Electronic Goldmine? http://www.goldmine-elec.com/ They seem to have an unlimited supply of surplus items. Maybe they will take them off your hands. If all else fails, as @erco says, "EBay is your friend"!!!!
  • COSIntCOSInt Posts: 26
    edited 2012-12-17 18:29
    Thank you NWCCTV, I emailed Electronic Goldmine our inventory of touch screens. Yes, eBay is a very good friend, unfortunately it hasn't been fruitful on this item.

    I am, however, really seeking to find the end users of these types of touch screens...
  • Martin HodgeMartin Hodge Posts: 1,246
    edited 2012-12-17 19:32
    are they a resistive or capacitive touch?
  • COSIntCOSInt Posts: 26
    edited 2012-12-17 20:38
    Martin Hodge wrote: »
    are there a resistive or capacitive touch?

    I've searched the web to find out this data, no luck. I sent an email to Amulet to find out this data and should hear back tomorrow.
  • Don MDon M Posts: 1,653
    edited 2012-12-17 20:39
    Here's something comparable for $199.

    http://www.cubloc.com/product/02_02ghb3224c.php
  • Don MDon M Posts: 1,653
    edited 2012-12-17 20:41
    Martin Hodge wrote: »
    are there a resistive or capacitive touch?

    I'm going to guess they are resistive touch due to the age / price.

    Here's a comparable unit...

    http://www.cubloc.com/product/02_02ghb3224c.php
  • COSIntCOSInt Posts: 26
    edited 2012-12-17 20:46
    That would make sense.

    What sort of company would purchase these touch screens?
  • COSIntCOSInt Posts: 26
    edited 2012-12-17 20:50
    Don M wrote: »
    Here's something comparable for $199.

    http://www.cubloc.com/product/02_02ghb3224c.php

    Thanks for this information. Are you implying I should increase my price?
  • SRLMSRLM Posts: 5,045
    edited 2012-12-17 21:45
    Don M wrote: »
    Here's something comparable for $199.

    http://www.cubloc.com/product/02_02ghb3224c.php

    Maybe. It seems like the display software that the module runs off is not as advanced as the Amulet software, and it takes more work to create a GUI. Of course, the amulet software is $520, so...
  • COSIntCOSInt Posts: 26
    edited 2012-12-17 22:02
    Are you looking at buying just one? If so then yes this would not be a very viable choice.
  • Martin HodgeMartin Hodge Posts: 1,246
    edited 2012-12-18 17:05
    Was it all a hoax?
  • SRLMSRLM Posts: 5,045
    edited 2012-12-18 18:29
    Why was COSInt banned? His post seemed like a legitimate offer, and he seemed to have no malicious intent.

    ps: And why haven't I seen this "Banned" and strikethrough before? Have I just been missing all the banned people?
  • Martin HodgeMartin Hodge Posts: 1,246
    edited 2012-12-18 22:27
    It looked like he was leading Phil around in circles on purpose and Phil didn't like being made the phool.
  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2012-12-18 22:37
    SRLM wrote:
    And why haven't I seen this "Banned" and strikethrough before?

    Because, normally, when someone is banned, their posts also get deleted, and no one is the wiser. By contrast, this is a rather odd situation that I'm still trying to get resolved.
    Martin Hodge wrote:
    It looked like he was leading Phil around in circles on purpose and Phil didn't like being made the phool.

    Nope, quite the contrary. As a new forumista, the OP asked for guidance about where and how to post, and I gave it. But two of the OP's threads got merged by another moderator, things got a little confused, and somehow, in the turmoil, the OP got banned. Hopefully, this will all get sorted out soon, the account will get reinstated, and the OP can continue the enquiry which, to me, seems entirely legitimate and appropriate for the forum.

    -Phil
  • SRLMSRLM Posts: 5,045
    edited 2012-12-18 22:41
    Martin Hodge wrote: »
    It looked like he was leading Phil around in circles on purpose and Phil didn't like being made the phool.

    Hmmm. To me it looked like a forum newcomer who didn't understand the penchant for organization that we have. But, I'm also too trusting sometimes so that may apply here too.
  • COSIntCOSInt Posts: 26
    edited 2012-12-19 10:53
    Hello everyone, yes there was a bit of a mix up but I have been reinstated! Yes the above is totally litgit offer and they are still for sale.

    Thanks Phil for your assistance on getting this sorted out.
  • tonyp12tonyp12 Posts: 1,951
    edited 2012-12-19 16:16
    COSint, unless there is a market for replacements of an active common product out there (like ATM etc)

    Then you gone have to settle for pennies on the dollar, it’s 8 years old and no one will base a new product on an item like that.
    Hobbyist here would probably like to play around with it, but you have to compare to what other new B/W touchscreen can be bough at mouser today and sell it cheaper.
  • COSIntCOSInt Posts: 26
    edited 2012-12-19 22:30
    tonyp12 wrote: »
    COSint, unless there is a market for replacements of an active common product out there (like ATM etc)

    Then you gone have to settle for pennies on the dollar, it’s 8 years old and no one will base a new product on an item like that.
    Hobbyist here would probably like to play around with it, but you have to compare to what other new B/W touchscreen can be bough at mouser today and sell it cheaper.

    We are flexible on the pricing, for sure and what you say make sense. I am trying to locate the end users, who uses these types of screens?
  • rwgast_logicdesignrwgast_logicdesign Posts: 1,464
    edited 2012-12-20 00:28
    Im i need of a touch screen badly, but i have a few issues here. First of all I see a a dsub on the breakout board but the pic is to small. Is this a VGA connection or a db9 for the serial?

    Secondly do you need a 520 dollar software suite to use this thing.

    Thirdly its resistive, not capasative so im assuming finhers dont work well and you need a stylus?

    You said your flexable on the price, considering other offerings out there that may make more sense and are half your asking price would you consider selling a single around the 30 to 50 range?
  • SRLMSRLM Posts: 5,045
    edited 2012-12-20 00:42
    rwgast_logicdesign wrote: »
    Im i need of a touch screen badly, but i have a few issues here. First of all I see a a dsub on the breakout board but the pic is to small. Is this a VGA connection or a db9 for the serial?
    ...
    Thirdly its resistive, not capasative so im assuming finhers dont work well and you need a stylus?
    ...

    1) It's RS-232 (take a look in the brief)
    3) Fingers work fine on resistive touch screens (as do hard point styluses).
  • COSIntCOSInt Posts: 26
    edited 2012-12-20 11:37
    rwgast_logicdesign wrote: »
    Im i need of a touch screen badly, but i have a few issues here. First of all I see a a dsub on the breakout board but the pic is to small. Is this a VGA connection or a db9 for the serial?

    Secondly do you need a 520 dollar software suite to use this thing.

    Thirdly its resistive, not capasative so im assuming finhers dont work well and you need a stylus?

    You said your flexable on the price, considering other offerings out there that may make more sense and are half your asking price would you consider selling a single around the 30 to 50 range?

    The connection is db9.

    Fingers will work.

    Software is needed for these touch screens, not sure about the pricing. In this thread, it was stated $520 other then this, I am not sure.

    We are flexible on the pricing, please follow this link to our eBay auction for one of these touch screens if this module works out for your needs. Check the software $ first.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/121041247748?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
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