<![CDATA[ChipMusic.org - Backlighting film -- What is it made of?]]> 2016-03-31T18:01:35Z PunBB https://chipmusic.org/forums/topic/18278/backlighting-film-what-is-it-made-of/ <![CDATA[Re: Backlighting film -- What is it made of?]]> nitro2k01 wrote:

It's usually just called a (linear) polarizer or polarizing film. Are you interested in the chemical composition or do you just want to buy some? I wouldn't hold my breath for finding it locally, but it's readily available on line. First Google result for example: http://www.polarization.com/polarshop/
If you are on a zero budget or wish to have some fun, try doing a teardown of an old/broken monitor. You will find a sheet of polarizing film as one of the layers in the LCD panel.

You nailed it with this answer.  I was looking to buy some.  That's awesome!  Thanks very much!

]]> https://chipmusic.org/SpookGoblin 2016-03-31T18:01:35Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/241885/#p241885 <![CDATA[Re: Backlighting film -- What is it made of?]]> It's usually just called a (linear) polarizer or polarizing film. Are you interested in the chemical composition or do you just want to buy some? I wouldn't hold my breath for finding it locally, but it's readily available on line. First Google result for example: http://www.polarization.com/polarshop/
If you are on a zero budget or wish to have some fun, try doing a teardown of an old/broken monitor. You will find a sheet of polarizing film as one of the layers in the LCD panel.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/nitro2k01 2016-03-29T23:23:13Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/241808/#p241808 <![CDATA[Backlighting film -- What is it made of?]]> Like the title says, can anyone tell me the name of the material polarizing film is generally made of and whether it's something that could easily be purchased at a local shop?

Thanks very much!

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