I needed a computer monitor for my cyberdeck and decided on a 7-inch touchscreen model. I found a cheap one for USD 40 and drafted a footprint based on its dimensions. I added holes for five 12mm tactile button caps and mounting holes, but I need to gather measurements for a suitable protoboard before cutting.
Screen panel draft
I used a laser engraver to cut the faceplate and tested the button caps. The yellow caps were too snug, so I widened the holes with a knife. Then, I painted black and yellow stripes.
Screen panel cut and painted
I installed the 7-inch screen with M3 bolts, but it was shorter than expected, leaving some red PCB visible. I decided not to create a bezel to cover it. I also swapped the encoder caps on the MIDI unit and plan to use a 24" hardboard for mounting.
Fastened screen and buttons
I chose birch plywood for the surface that would hold my screen and MIDI sections. I will cut out sections for the components to pass through and drill mounting holes to secure the sections. I ordered black hex socket bolts to complete the look.
Marking a plywood sheet to hold the screen and MIDI sections
I brought my plywood and power tools to the maker space. I used a handsaw and sandpaper to cut and finish the edges, then drilled and cut the interior sections with a jigsaw. I did a test fit of the screen section and had to trim a bit near the switches. The MIDI section required a lot of odd-shape cutting, but I worked it into the custom hole after nearly a dozen modifications.
Screen and MIDI sections in place
I painted the faceplate black, added a second coat, and protected it with polyurethane. I will use the same technique for the bottom, and this was my chance to test it. A yellow and black bezel would probably be overwhelming, so I picked a glossy black.
Black paint and polyurethane
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I used a laser engraver to cut the faceplate and tested the button caps. The yellow caps were too snug, so I widened the holes with a knife. Then, I painted black and yellow stripes.
I installed the 7-inch screen with M3 bolts, but it was shorter than expected, leaving some red PCB visible. I decided not to create a bezel to cover it. I also swapped the encoder caps on the MIDI unit and plan to use a 24" hardboard for mounting.
I chose birch plywood for the surface that would hold my screen and MIDI sections. I will cut out sections for the components to pass through and drill mounting holes to secure the sections. I ordered black hex socket bolts to complete the look.
I brought my plywood and power tools to the maker space. I used a handsaw and sandpaper to cut and finish the edges, then drilled and cut the interior sections with a jigsaw. I did a test fit of the screen section and had to trim a bit near the switches. The MIDI section required a lot of odd-shape cutting, but I worked it into the custom hole after nearly a dozen modifications.
I painted the faceplate black, added a second coat, and protected it with polyurethane. I will use the same technique for the bottom, and this was my chance to test it. A yellow and black bezel would probably be overwhelming, so I picked a glossy black.
The rest of the summary posts have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
Completed projects from year 9
Completed projects from year 10
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
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