New Technique for large Fusion display

[Jokeyman123]

I will post some pics ASAP, but I have found a way to magnify the Fusion's display-a rather inelegant way but it works. Involves using my mini Akaso drone HD camera, a Fujitsu 13" Windows tablet and any video capture software. I used Bandicam and OBS Studio, but any video capture software will work-will recognize the Akaso or similar small video camera as a webcam, and suddenly, boom I have a 13" full screen view of the Fusion screen.

The downside is that these cameras at close range don't seem to focus super clearly-I think because these are designed more for distance widescreen viewing, but it is clear enough to read well enough. I am experimenting with a few other mini webcams to see if i can get a sharper image.

The other downside is creating a mount that is so unobtrusive as to not get in the way of the controls around the screen, as these types of cameras need to be 3-6 inches away from the Fusion's screen for a full-screen (rather huge) view.

I imagine any tablet could do this equally well, and with a variety of mini webcams, although video quality does vary-the Akaso is one of the more budget "Go-Pro" type cameras designed for video that works up close. I have tried a "Force-One" similar drone camera which should have worked identically when looking at specs-but even in webcam mode, it uses a wide-angle lens which does not work at close range.

Is this necessary? I don't really think so much, my Fusion LCDs have worked quite well for several years, and have good screen resolution-much better than the Korg M3 for example-but I thought it an interesting experiment-and yes for some of us with possible "compromised" eyesight, this might not be such a bad idea. I am not sure this will work with an Android or iPad platform tablet, but since the Fusion meshes with Windows anyway, and a used Fujitsu tablet with Windows 7 or 10 is relatively inexpensive-I paid 100.00 for a Q739 in excellent condition-thought this one might be one of the better solutions for this experiment.

[Jesse]

Interesting, I might try this with a USB camera connected to my music room computer and 37" monitor, sounds like fun

[Jesse]

I am Working on it with my 37" display

Fusion 8HD - 37 inch display screen

[Jokeyman123]

Well, that solves the problem of viewing the screen! I still haven't decided on a bracket, just lazy, I see you mounted it from the back-good place, keeps the camera out of the way of the screen controls on either side. Just haven't had a spare moment to finish, possibly today. I am using a Fujitsu Q739 tablet with Windows 10, very slim, fits on my music stand behind the Fusion, but that's why I'm having a little trouble finding a way to mount the camera from the back-won't be too difficult, just need a little time to "fabricate" something. I bet others will follow up-especially t=since this concept can be used for other even smaller displays-these mini cameras are cheap and all over the place now.

[Jesse]

Yeah, I used some stiff wire and attached it to two of the case screws.

camera attachment to Fusion using a stiff wire

Better camera to screen alignment

I still need to do a better job on the alignment of the camera and screen. A camera that would allow you to zoom in and out would be useful

[parametric]

THAT is a really neat best-case solution Jesse . . . .

without cluttering those buttons down the side of the display . . . .

I can't help feeling that if someone with enough video-savvy took a look at the circuit diagrams -

it should be possible to connect a monitor directly . . .

IMO - we're long overdue for a <monitor-out> socket on ALL boards that have a DISPLAY??

Chris