MFD Size (looking to 3D Print)

[El Phantasmo]

The idea I had was to put 3 mfd side by side and mount them on a big piece of acrylic, Then I can overlay them on top of a monitor.

[zippoa]

On 5/17/2021 at 6:37 PM, El Phantasmo said:

The idea I had was to put 3 mfd side by side and mount them on a big piece of acrylic, Then I can overlay them on top of a monitor.

I see, size of one PCB is 263 mm * 190 mm. So 190x3 = 570 mm, probably 27" monitor will fit for 3 panels

[El Phantasmo]

1 hour ago, zippoa said:

I see, size of one PCB is 263 mm * 190 mm. So 190x3 = 570 mm, probably 27" monitor will fit for 3 panels

Exactly what I had in mind as well.

[zippoa]

I uploaded new branch https://github.com/godor2008/MFD_3/tree/small_buttons I used there low profile tactile buttons that are in JLCPCB parts library, so they solder it instead of me. It allows to do much thinner case. Also board has cutout on left side. I made it for USB adapter board, all again to make case thinner.

Here is picture for what cutout is needed:

 

 

[El Phantasmo]

Zippoa,

 

Any updates to this project? Im still looking to get a version without the screen built, just like the TM version of the small mfd.

[zippoa]

1 hour ago, El Phantasmo said:

Zippoa,

 

Any updates to this project? Im still looking to get a version without the screen built, just like the TM version of the small mfd.

Well, you may use link I posted above, it has PCB files ready for order at JLCPCB. Or you mean something other?

[El Phantasmo]

Could you make a variant without the video output configuration? Sorry I dont have an engineering background I honestly have no idea of what Im asking of you.

[zippoa]

18 minutes ago, El Phantasmo said:

Could you make a variant without the video output configuration? Sorry I dont have an engineering background I honestly have no idea of what Im asking of you.

Well, you do not need special version. PCB and video are completely independent. PCB has buttons and usb connectors, so it can be used as Thrustmaster MFD

[Simulated_Flyer]

On 6/1/2021 at 5:57 PM, zippoa said:

I uploaded new branch https://github.com/godor2008/MFD_3/tree/small_buttons I used there low profile tactile buttons that are in JLCPCB parts library, so they solder it instead of me. It allows to do much thinner case. Also board has cutout on left side. I made it for USB adapter board, all again to make case thinner.

Here is picture for what cutout is needed:

 

 

How difficult would it be to add an additional button on the bottom and top rows? (6 instead of 5)

[Icaro_07]

Hey @zippoa do you sell this units?

[zippoa]

Hey @Icaro_07, that's quite late response, but ED forum did not send me any email about such notification. No, I made 3 such displays and it took quite time. But all schemas, 3d models, firmwares are free and avaialble for download if you want to build such thing for you.

[Icaro_07]

Thanks for your response are they difficult to build ? I did t found an enclosure for 3d print 

[PLAAF]

On 6/2/2021 at 8:57 AM, zippoa said:

I uploaded new branch https://github.com/godor2008/MFD_3/tree/small_buttons I used there low profile tactile buttons that are in JLCPCB parts library, so they solder it instead of me. It allows to do much thinner case. Also board has cutout on left side. I made it for USB adapter board, all again to make case thinner.

Here is picture for what cutout is needed:

 

 

Look great. Any plan to make more for sale?

[zippoa]

Did not plan to make it for sale, cause it's quite time consuming to build one. I may suggest you to take a look on winwing mfd panels. They are square, but connected with only one USB3 cable, which I think is incredible. And price is very affordable

[Roger01]

Hello,

Do you use USB screen? If not, what solution so you use for 3 HDMI screens?

 

Thanks a looooooooooot for your pcb!

[Napillo]

I tried to build it but some parts weren't in stock, and some parts from the bom aren't really part numbers.

[zippoa]

Hello, I use 3 separate HDMI LCD panels. I have 1080ti that has 2 Display ports and 2 HDMI. I also use 1 adapter DisplayPort -> HDMI

[PLAAF]

On 5/1/2021 at 8:49 AM, zippoa said:

Not yet. I am thinking about small improvements, like changing to regular tactile buttons and separate LEDs. These would be SMT placed by JLCPCB. But not sure if I'll do it, since I my needs are already covered with 5 PCBs done

In my custom made case, first prototype looks like this

 

Where can I get this screen? 

[zippoa]

2 минуты назад, PLAAF сказал:

 

Where can I get this screen? 

https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/4000525667758.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2vnm

[PLAAF]

4 minutes ago, zippoa said:

https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/4000525667758.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2vnm

Thanks. 

But there are 5 versions, they have this drive A and B thing. Which one should I get?? Please let me know. Thanks.   
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Edited September 29, 2023 by PLAAF

[zippoa]

2 часа назад, PLAAF сказал:

Thanks. 

But there are 5 versions, they have this drive A and B thing. Which one should I get?? Please let me know. Thanks.   
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I used this version

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[PLAAF]

On 9/30/2023 at 9:22 AM, zippoa said:

I used this version

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Hi, thanks for the help.

I have just received my LCD.

But there is another issue.

Firstly, which side of the LCD? If I set it up randomly, is there a chance that my MFC will be upside down?

Secondly, about this plug. There aren't any markings so I don't know which way I should plug it. Please see the pictures attached.

Should I plug it in like this?

 

OR like this

I am afraid that I may damage the circuit board if I plug it in the wrong way.

[zippoa]

9 часов назад, PLAAF сказал:

Hi, thanks for the help.

I have just received my LCD.

But there is another issue.

Firstly, which side of the LCD? If I set it up randomly, is there a chance that my MFC will be upside down?

Secondly, about this plug. There aren't any markings so I don't know which way I should plug it. Please see the pictures attached.

Should I plug it in like this?

 

OR like this

I am afraid that I may damage the circuit board if I plug it in the wrong way.

First one. You will not damage it even if connect wrong way.

[PLAAF]

14 hours ago, zippoa said:

First one. You will not damage it even if connect wrong way.

OK, thanks.