r/redneckengineering • u/TheLostExpedition • 1d ago
Smart TV.
It works well for what it is.
2gb ram 16gb rom + roku.
It plays apps and streams.
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u/FlavoredCarpet 1d ago
Very cool! I am a professional video and photo guy. I use a smart phone on my TV through a usb c to HDMI cord for a teleprompter. I have the TV mounted to an old music stand so I can position it anywhere, it's awesome. Very cool idea op
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u/Amilo159 1d ago
Samsung galaxy phones are awesome with their full video output support through USB. On newer models, you can run full desktop like interface on external screen.
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u/TheLostExpedition 1d ago
Its an S4 Active. Once I learned it had a native video out I knew it was worth saving. Even if it was from a proprietary 11 pin microUSB port. "MHL" apparently.
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u/Amilo159 1d ago
It's standard micro USB with mhl support. Had a couple of HTC phones with same port.
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u/TheLostExpedition 1d ago
11 pin not 5 pin. Its wider then a standard micro USB. both kinds will charge the phone.
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u/Amilo159 1d ago
Oh yes, samsung did use a weird USB micro 3.0 11pin one on s4 and s5, apparently also on S4 active.
But Mhl allowed hdmi out using standard 5 pin micro USB.
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u/TheLostExpedition 1d ago
Well not on the s4 active. I tried. But MHL And charging at the same time is nice.
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u/djdanlib 1d ago
It was / is the standard micro USB 3.0. Other devices like external hard drives, hubs, and monitors used it, some still do too. Nothing proprietary about it, it's just worse than type C.
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u/Dr_Allcome 1d ago
Proprietary port also explains the cable length, was about to ask you if you couldn't find a longer one for a few more wrap arounds.
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u/Dr_Allcome 1d ago
Some other manufacturers also have video out, but i haven't found any yet that allow the internal screen to be off even with an external connected.
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u/brandonhabanero 1d ago
Thought this was a raspberry pi running some homebrew smart tv firmware at first but nope, cell phone and a rubber band. Honestly a great use for old phones
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u/boiohboioh 1d ago
Unironicly the Samsung devices that support dex casting over usb c are the best media devices for smart tv use. I broke my screen and kept using it plugged in as a media hub for awhile.
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u/usedtobetree 1d ago
Lemme tell yuss ive seen stupid before, and this here aint stupid