How I made my own digital picture frame

[MercenaryForHire]

Here's a suggestion for the next time you feel like tinkering with it, in addition to the Folding thing.

Wire up a switch to the "lid closed" sensor and set Windows 2000 to "Do Nothing" when you close the lid. That way, you can simply turn off the photo display at the touch of a button, and keep Folding merrily.

I'd also consider submitting that to the Mini-ITX.com website ... while it might not be ITX, it's definitely a motivational point for people. The Networkable, Folding Picture Frame!

Well Done!

- M4H

 

[drum]

great idea and execution. :thumbsup:

 

[AnMig]

very nice Job, I am eagerly awaiting the demies of my laptop to do this


Just one thing to watch out for if you guys are thinking of using really old laptops (200-500mhz era) most of the time the screens are crappy to start with with horrible viewing angles, not to mention difficult to see when the room is bright.

Excellent documentation of your project.

peace

 

[wgoldfarb]

Thanks again for all the compliments.

MercenaryForHire, good suggestion. I could turn the screen off at night without having to stop folding

Also, thanks for the link to the mini-atx.com website. I was not familiar with the website, but you are right that this is perfect for a mini-ITX implementation! I did some quick searches, though, and at first glance, it appears that the cost for all the pats (mini-ITX Mobo, hard disk, RAM, WiFi card and LCD panel) seems to exceed $500, if not more! :Q But with the right budget you could use a fanless Mobo, use an IDE flash module instead of a hard drive, and end up with a completely silent, "solid state" frame. :thumbsup:

 

[michaels]

Awesome! The only thing different I would do is to make a small cut in the sheetrock, enough to make the cable be hidden and patch it back up and paint.

 

[wgoldfarb]

Originally posted by: michaels
Awesome! The only thing different I would do is to make a small cut in the sheetrock, enough to make the cable be hidden and patch it back up and paint.

Unfortunately, I don't think my wife would let me cut the wall I know they sell plastic "channels" that are used to hide wires running along a wall (like speaker or telephone wires). I will probably get one and paint it the same color as the wall. It won't be invisible but it will look a lot better than it looks now.