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RE: solution to poor clock display
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Yes, my thoughts for the most part.

Example Fresnel lens:



I believe the lens would only slow the clock light down by about a second. Big Grin

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(10-02-2019, 11:17 PM)jtopiso_imp Wrote:
(10-02-2019, 09:41 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: Now wondering if a magnifying lens strategically placed over the Honda LCD console would have helped?

Maybe a card size fresnel lens would do the job, although you'd need a frame of some kind, to ceate the tight gap between LCD and the lens.

Maybe a card size fresnel lens would do the job, although you'd need a frame of some kind, to ceate the tight gap between LCD and the lens.


10-03-2019, 02:26 AM
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RE: solution to poor clock display
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that reminds me of my multi-focal cataract lens replacement..


10-03-2019, 02:33 AM
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RE: solution to poor clock display
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(10-03-2019, 02:20 AM)Chuckk_imp Wrote: I find myself looking at the time and temperature often.. much more often than tach and speedo ..why, I can't really say.. as I climb the mountain, the temps will drop 20 degrees sometimes.. I also like the green clock.. the little visor I made seems to help.. it has been a long time since I listened to Chicago .. cool ..

Despite my comment, I do like the clock on the cb...I'm always looking for it on my other bike which doesn't have one.


10-03-2019, 03:21 AM
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RE: solution to poor clock display
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(10-03-2019, 02:33 AM)Chuckk_imp Wrote: that reminds me of my multi-focal cataract lens replacement..

A Fresnel lens can enlarge and brighten the clock, and other LCD information on the CB console cluster.

Maybe something worth investigating. Maybe use clear Velcro and "tack" the lens in place, and remove quickly when the looks of the CB instrument cluster matters most. Dunno.


10-03-2019, 12:03 PM
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RE: solution to poor clock display
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I just ordered one.. just to tinker with.. I love little experiments..

Chuckk


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RE: solution to poor clock display
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Cool. Could be interesting Chuck.


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RE: solution to poor clock display
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(10-03-2019, 02:26 AM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: Yes, my thoughts for the most part.

Example Fresnel lens:



I believe the lens would only slow the clock light down by about a second. Big Grin

Example:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/40002239...b201603_53

(10-02-2019, 11:17 PM)jtopiso_imp Wrote:
(10-02-2019, 09:41 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: Now wondering if a magnifying lens strategically placed over the Honda LCD console would have helped?

Maybe a card size fresnel lens would do the job, although you'd need a frame of some kind, to ceate the tight gap between LCD and the lens.

Maybe a card size fresnel lens would do the job, although you'd need a frame of some kind, to ceate the tight gap between LCD and the lens.

Maybe a card size fresnel lens would do the job, although you'd need a frame of some kind, to ceate the tight gap between LCD and the lens.
Mistyped there. I meant the *right* gap, not the tight gap. But, yeah... Smile


10-03-2019, 07:55 PM
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RE: solution to poor clock display
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Hey, Chuckk, for your consideration, you might try one of these...

No wires, no battery, could be mounted with a bit of velcro. It doesn't light at night, but then the clocks you already have do, and it does glow in the dark, even when the bike is off.
Perches nicely inside my PS2 windshield. Speaking of which, since I have no bugs sticking to my jacket anymore, people don't take me seriously.
I'm pretty sure that's the reason.

Ben


10-07-2019, 09:55 AM
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RE: solution to poor clock display
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I would be all analog !! .. wow .. and an alarm !! .. ohh mama ..


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RE: solution to poor clock display
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ROFL & Thumbs Up


10-07-2019, 10:08 AM
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