Computer screen

08/05/2007 Computer screen
I was describing how my computer screen is set in relation to my layout and I realized that all the layout images predate the new monitor that was installed some years ago so I took some pictures..

The computer itself is on the floor below the layout and it is connected to the LAN, Intellibox, a small flat screen monitor, keyboard and mouse. The monitor sits at an angle so that is does not obscure any of the layout. One the same shelf is the Intellibox and mouse.

Below the shelf is a keyboard drawer. The keyboard is not needed much when running trains so it slides underneath out of the way.

The location is central in the room.. and there is sufficient leg room so that one can sit at the computer.

One can see part of the array of s88 modules below the monitor.

Earlier attempts at positioning the computer and monitor (before the age of cheap flat screen) can be seen as follows:

Cart mounted: http://layout.mixmox.com/1/20010203Controldeskoperational
CRT mounted where the Turntable is now: http://layout.mixmox.com/1/IBM-Thinkpad