Leg2ion Posted March 7, 2022 Posted March 7, 2022 (edited) After seeking a solution to mount both TM MFDs onto a single 11.6" screen 'cleanly' - I have finally managed to end up with what I think is a fairly decent and useable solution, with the remainder of the 11.6" screen now being covered. Nothing in the realms of a full on cockpit sim - but gives the functionality and appearance that I wanted - i.e both MFDs together under the main screen within easy arms reach. Firstly - many thanks to @Zulu_Uniform. Following his posts here and some additional advice I took his 3d model and tweaked it a little bit - namely to add a box section at the top of the faceplate to allow it to sit firmly on the screen and add a bit more rigidity, some channel guides at the bottom to better protect and feed the USB cables through, and a small raised lip around each cutout to assist in locating the screens. I used M2 14mm countersunk screws to attach the panels onto the plate, which I covered with 1mm thick self adhesive sealing foam to protect the screen underneath. Apologies for the self indulgent post, but felt I needed to tell someone (anyone). If anyone is interested happy to share the 3d file. Edited March 7, 2022 by Leg2ion 1 AMD Ryzen 5 5600X; ASUS ROG Strix X570-F, Corsair Vengeance 64 GB (2x 32GB) 3600MHz; Seagate FireCuda 510 500GB M.2-2280 (OS); Samsung 860 EVO 2TB M.2-2280 (DCS); MSI GeForce RTX 3090 SUPRIM X 24GB OC GPU. TM Warthog Hotas; T.Flight Pedals; DelanClip/Trackhat.
Red.01 Posted March 10, 2022 Posted March 10, 2022 That looks great. Can ask where you purchased the screen from, I've been looking to do the same thing. Thanks Red
Leg2ion Posted March 12, 2022 Author Posted March 12, 2022 Hi @Red.01 Screen is a Wimaxit 11.6" monitor from Amazon UK. Not sure if this forum allows links but happy to PM you the details if you cannot find it. The face plate the MFDs are mounted on is 2mm thick - which is thick enough to take the countersunk attaching screws without them pulling through. AMD Ryzen 5 5600X; ASUS ROG Strix X570-F, Corsair Vengeance 64 GB (2x 32GB) 3600MHz; Seagate FireCuda 510 500GB M.2-2280 (OS); Samsung 860 EVO 2TB M.2-2280 (DCS); MSI GeForce RTX 3090 SUPRIM X 24GB OC GPU. TM Warthog Hotas; T.Flight Pedals; DelanClip/Trackhat.
Red.01 Posted March 17, 2022 Posted March 17, 2022 Sorry for the late reply. Yeah I was looking at the same one but decided to use my existing tablet with the use of Helios and a usb monitor software. I'm using it for the F16 mfds but it exports so dull and dark(bugged) it's hardly worth. Thanks for the reply anyway
Pepsi Posted April 8, 2022 Posted April 8, 2022 Very nicely done. Could you share a STL file of the monitor mount? Would appreciate it. Cheers
Leg2ion Posted April 12, 2022 Author Posted April 12, 2022 Hi @Pepsi Link for the .STL files here (another post where someone else asked for them). A word of caution - I had mine printed out remotely - and the left edge kept distorting/warping - although once on the screen and the MFD screwed on flattened out nicely. One solution may be to increase the thickness to 3mm from 2mm. 1 AMD Ryzen 5 5600X; ASUS ROG Strix X570-F, Corsair Vengeance 64 GB (2x 32GB) 3600MHz; Seagate FireCuda 510 500GB M.2-2280 (OS); Samsung 860 EVO 2TB M.2-2280 (DCS); MSI GeForce RTX 3090 SUPRIM X 24GB OC GPU. TM Warthog Hotas; T.Flight Pedals; DelanClip/Trackhat.
aleader Posted April 12, 2022 Posted April 12, 2022 I have mine mounted on an 11.6" screen (a couple years ago now). I just used velcro tape to keep it on with a couple furniture pads in the middle to keep it from flexing towards the screen in the middle. I also have it mounted to a swivel monitor arm so I can bring it close and move it all out of the way when I'm not using it. I can post a pic if someone is interested. That 3d cutout is a great solution, but I don't know the first thing about 3d printing. "I mean, I guess it would just be a guy who you know, grabs bananas and runs. Or, um, a banana that grabs things. Why would a banana grab another banana? I mean, those are the kind of questions I don't want to answer." - Michael Bluth
Leg2ion Posted April 13, 2022 Author Posted April 13, 2022 20 hours ago, aleader said: That 3d cutout is a great solution, but I don't know the first thing about 3d printing. Likewise. I had it printed by an online printer service. Tad pricey but worth it. Used craftcloud - that give you loads of options (too many if a novice in my view) - with good customer support. First print arrived warped so a new one was printed and dispatched at no extra cost. AMD Ryzen 5 5600X; ASUS ROG Strix X570-F, Corsair Vengeance 64 GB (2x 32GB) 3600MHz; Seagate FireCuda 510 500GB M.2-2280 (OS); Samsung 860 EVO 2TB M.2-2280 (DCS); MSI GeForce RTX 3090 SUPRIM X 24GB OC GPU. TM Warthog Hotas; T.Flight Pedals; DelanClip/Trackhat.
hreich Posted February 24 Posted February 24 Hi all -- i would like to print this one designb as well....I am trying this online site https://jlcpcb.com/ Will it be tough enough if i use SLA resin 3D file MFD plate v1.step Dimensions 28.8×18.45×2 cm Volume 91.92 cm³ Surface Area 828.37 cm² 3D Technology SLA(Resin) Material X Resin Colors Random Surface Finish No Build Time 96 hours Qty 1 Product Decs Tablet Enclosure Hi all -- i would like to print this one design ....I am trying this online site https://jlcpcb.com/ Will it be tough enough if i use SLA resin 3D file MFD plate v1.step Dimensions 28.8×18.45×2 cm Volume 91.92 cm³ Surface Area 828.37 cm² 3D Technology SLA(Resin) Material X Resin Colors Random Surface Finish No Build Time 96 hours Qty 1 Product Decs Tablet Enclosure [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Pilot from Croatia
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