Turn any old Apple iPad into a real HDMI monitor (HDMI & VGA input) - NEW 2025

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RETRO is the new black (Wolfgang Kierdorf)

RETRO is the new black (Wolfgang Kierdorf)

Күн бұрын

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@RetroWK
@RetroWK Ай бұрын
For all interested: There is a list of all the driver boards I found plus a usb touchscreen that you can add. You can find the list of all the parts here: www.wolfgangkierdorf.de/retro/ipads.html
@markbradley8338
@markbradley8338 28 күн бұрын
I am new to this. How important is it to have the driver board for the exact LCD model? I have a 1st gen iPad but the model number on my screen is L5F30995 P01038FS. I can’t seem to find anything for that LCD model.
@AndresValdez54235
@AndresValdez54235 7 күн бұрын
Hi thanks for the tutorial. In your link you mention the touchscreen option. And there is a link in the descriptition (and yin your pinned comment). The toucscreen option involves "a new glass" on top of the screen?
@RetroWK
@RetroWK 6 күн бұрын
@@AndresValdez54235 Correct. The touch sensor (glas) sits on top of the screen. Just like on the iPad itself. It's not laminated on.
@AndresValdez54235
@AndresValdez54235 5 күн бұрын
@@RetroWK thanks for the reply, i'll definitely give a try and play with these controllers...
@BumpkinBros
@BumpkinBros 3 күн бұрын
Keep sharing these projects with your son! I look forward to doing similar with mine when he is old enough looks like a ton of fun!
@Vaskomyr
@Vaskomyr Ай бұрын
This is a great screen, have one in the same case. I think what is overlooked on this for some people is the quality of the screen and the high resolution at a 4:3 ratio screen which is kind of hard to find at a decent price.
@more.power.
@more.power. Ай бұрын
Welcome to your son on the channel. There are a few people out there that don't really get the story they are stuck 90s and fail to progress. Love your channel Wolfgang merry Christmas.
@tmidigitalllc5332
@tmidigitalllc5332 Ай бұрын
I have a bunch of these. If only the touch screen could be reused too this would be an excellent monitor for raspberry pi.
@astondale
@astondale Ай бұрын
Came to the comments to say exactly this, if the touch function could be restored, this could be really useful
@RetroWK
@RetroWK Ай бұрын
​@@astondale There is a usb touch layer to be used with this on AliExpress!
@RetroWK
@RetroWK Ай бұрын
There is a usb touch layer to be used with this on AliExpress!
@astondale
@astondale Ай бұрын
@@RetroWK amazing!
@pkf4124
@pkf4124 Ай бұрын
Great video, shows all the potential issues you faced and non of the editing out that manyKZbinr do. Such a great screen and underrated as a 4:3 monitor. Cheap source as nobody wants them and an easy to fit box, win win IMO.
@JPFixIT
@JPFixIT Ай бұрын
Great video! Keep them coming-!!!
@Thirsty_Fox
@Thirsty_Fox Ай бұрын
Good to see new life for the old hardware. Wish Apple made it easier to repurpose old devices -- even their iMacs can't really be used as displays, a real tragedy.
@omenageado
@omenageado Ай бұрын
Just to say, Apple doesnt really helps, but its actually very cheap to turn an old iMac into a HDMI display (if you already have an old one), wich is really good because a good 27 inch 2k display with such quality is not cheap
@viktorhugo8252
@viktorhugo8252 Ай бұрын
@@omenageado, the old 27“ displays of iMac are the best.
@livideye
@livideye Ай бұрын
This is really cool. I was thinking of finding a new purpose for my iPAD1 and this is exactly what I needed.
@MOSITR
@MOSITR Ай бұрын
This was the most inadequate method, to say the least, for removing the iPad 1 screen. Ideally, you should use a screen separator machine or a heating pad-tools designed to heat the device and soften the adhesive. Simply place the smartphone or tablet on them. If these tools are not available, you can use the blower from a soldering station. Although it requires more effort, this alternative also works
@JimWood28
@JimWood28 Ай бұрын
Nice one. As always, thank you Wolfgang.
@retro_noix
@retro_noix Ай бұрын
I also reused iPad 1 screen and gotten the controller from AliExpress, but with no case. I like there is a case now for it!
@grimsdagger
@grimsdagger Ай бұрын
Recycling components from broken devices is really cool. It helps a lot to use a heat gun to melt the glue before you pry the glass, but I wouldn't do that if the battery is swollen. It sucks that apple uses adhesive to put iPads together.
@RetroWK
@RetroWK Ай бұрын
True!
@Dodgerog
@Dodgerog Ай бұрын
Yes I was thinking the same thing or maybe even the gentler heat of a hair dryer would make a difference. Try both.
@wiwestwireless1939
@wiwestwireless1939 Ай бұрын
Ooooh boy, 1st Gen iPad was a beast to disassemble, a real nightmare for repair guys.
@ososamamx00
@ososamamx00 Ай бұрын
buena idea,gracias por dejar información y ligas, saludos
@ufukacan3072
@ufukacan3072 2 күн бұрын
I have ipad mini 2, but couldnt see any product for mini models. Do you think, the one for ipad2 may work for mini 2 also ?
@zwapz
@zwapz Ай бұрын
There seems to be a plug for speakers on the board. Just no speakers installed. These converter boards are pretty standard equipped with it. :)
@RetroWK
@RetroWK Ай бұрын
It didn‘t work on mine. … neither did the 3.5mm out. Sucks!
@sandrogiga5785
@sandrogiga5785 Ай бұрын
Tenho 2 telas retinas. Só preciso achar esse conversor.
@gameoverwehaveeverypixelco1258
@gameoverwehaveeverypixelco1258 14 күн бұрын
I have an old 10inch portable dvd player but the screen is horrible. Id love an ipad screen on that.
@Jdmeco
@Jdmeco Ай бұрын
Is there any controller board for an iOS mini 2 screen? Thanks
@RetroWK
@RetroWK Ай бұрын
I haven't found one yet. But The one from the iPad 7 could work.
@TimsRetroCorner
@TimsRetroCorner Ай бұрын
I was thinking about 3d printing a case for mine (I'm using a laptop panel - I guess it doesn't really matter where the panel comes from, we're just repurposing stuff, right?). I was running into the problem that the print is too big for my printer, and chopping it up results in really clunky looking joints. `I hadn't realised that Ali express did panel enclosures - that's definitely worth looking into...
@RetroWK
@RetroWK Ай бұрын
Or just tilt it 90 degrees and print it on the side. you just need some supports on the side then. That worked for me with bigger prints than the classic 20x20.
@TimsRetroCorner
@TimsRetroCorner Ай бұрын
@@RetroWK Or get a certain sponsor to print it... ;) Might be a serious option, since they can handle pretty big prints.
@daylight5500
@daylight5500 Ай бұрын
Do you think that it is possible to do this with an iPhone screen? The idea is to place a loupe on it and turn it into an electronic viewfinder for video camera.
@angelf2966
@angelf2966 Ай бұрын
Esto se hace con tabletas Android desde hace eones.
@danabris
@danabris Ай бұрын
That little power delivery board, where can i find it?
@LucaCorsini
@LucaCorsini Ай бұрын
I wonder if there is something like that for the iPad mini screen
@RetroWK
@RetroWK Ай бұрын
There are cases for 7“ screens on AliExpress and I think also the driver boards.
@stevvieb
@stevvieb Ай бұрын
shame those batteries were shot, could of made a fully self powered screen
@BrianSharp-l8t
@BrianSharp-l8t Ай бұрын
Use some heat on the screen and the glue will be easier to remove without cracking the glass
@viktorhugo8252
@viktorhugo8252 Ай бұрын
You have to heat the display before you try to open the Pad.
@RetroWK
@RetroWK Ай бұрын
Yep.
@veyselates70
@veyselates70 Ай бұрын
Great video! Quick question, Can you do this with a 7th gen iPad? Have one with a broken cpu and would love to use it as a portable monitor for my steam deck
@RetroWK
@RetroWK Ай бұрын
Thanks! Yes, there is a driver board in the list. Check the link in the description. You can order the driver board and the case without a driver board and combine it.
@veyselates70
@veyselates70 Ай бұрын
@@RetroWK Perfect! Thanks for the effort man! Appreciate it. You got yourself a new sub :)
@chebosludo
@chebosludo Ай бұрын
Can it be done with the last gen Ipad pro M4 13" ?
@RetroWK
@RetroWK Ай бұрын
In a few years maybe. Would be a pretty expensive screen right now.
@RykerReinhart
@RykerReinhart Ай бұрын
Is there a way to get audio? Like to repurpose the original audio jack somehow?
@RetroWK
@RetroWK Ай бұрын
Sure. There are 3 pins on the board or use the audio jack on the driver board.
@RykerReinhart
@RykerReinhart Ай бұрын
@@RetroWK Thanks for the really quick reply & awesome video! Actually disassembled mine not long after that original comment with a thin ruler cause i was excited 🤣It came off surprisingly quick probably cause its been dented from years of abuse & naturally hot temperatures here.
@RykerReinhart
@RykerReinhart Ай бұрын
@@RetroWK Do you know if there's a way to keep the original ipad as an input option that I can toggle to? This one is mostly out of curiosity I just don't wanna waste the original ipad hardware 😂 Side note: I accidentally broke the digitizer cable lol so if anyone else is trying this I'd recommend removing the cable once you get it open instead of keeping it in and opening it like a book every time 😂
@graeme9712
@graeme9712 Ай бұрын
Off topic, but what font did you use on your video thumbnail please?
@RetroWK
@RetroWK Ай бұрын
It's called Commodore PET.
@MrWaalkman
@MrWaalkman Ай бұрын
Would putting it on the bed of a 3D printer and heating it up help soften the glue? And I would 3D print a case since bending those clips gave me the willies! And welcome to your son!
@RetroWK
@RetroWK Ай бұрын
It sure would! Thanks! Jonathan says Hi!
@MrWaalkman
@MrWaalkman Ай бұрын
@@RetroWK I actually caught myself pricing a phone case heater to purchase when it occurred to me that I had a couple right there in the room. Duh! BTW, Kira loves her Destiny pendant, and wears it every day. I'm pretty much done with the Antarctica project and I'm helping out with the design of the controls for a sea-going drilling platform for collecting cores. And Moo just let me know that she doesn't appreciate me typing while she is trying to cuddle. As always. :) And tell Jonathan "Hi" for me!
@RetroWK
@RetroWK Ай бұрын
@@MrWaalkman Will do! What are you doing in Antarctia? Digging for UFOs? I'm in!!!
@MrWaalkman
@MrWaalkman Ай бұрын
@@RetroWK Kira and Tyler get to go, I'm too old (and not interested either). But it was a project to upgrade a machine that takes core samples.
@marcus.crisostomo
@marcus.crisostomo Ай бұрын
New life for old iPads. Apple really made it to become a nightmare for any kind of repair.
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