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LCD on metal chassis

kt88seampkt88seamp Posts: 112
edited 2010-05-12 14:19 in Propeller 1
What is the best way to mount an LCD in a chassis box so that it looks professionally done? Are there windows for the LCD you can but to fit over the cutout?

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  • LeonLeon Posts: 7,620
    edited 2010-05-12 08:43
    Bezels are available. Farnell stocks them:

    uk.farnell.com/jsp/search/browse.jsp?N=500006+1004330&Ntk=gensearch_001&Ntt=lcd+bezel&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial

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    Amateur radio callsign: G1HSM
  • Peter JakackiPeter Jakacki Posts: 10,193
    edited 2010-05-12 12:26
    The easiest way around this is to use Avery polyester laser labels on a color laser and stick this to a clear base such as the 250 micron presentation binding covers. Cut out your LCD window and use 3M double-sided on the back of the binding cover and you have one very professional looking label and "bezel". Total cost around one dollar or so.

    EDIT: Here are some threads where I have discussed this before. I am also reminded of the fact that you can apply the stick on clear laminate over the top of the laser label too.

    http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php?p=875318

    http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php?p=870799

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    Post Edited (Peter Jakacki) : 5/12/2010 12:36:46 PM GMT
  • RaymanRayman Posts: 15,001
    edited 2010-05-12 12:51
    I think the answer (not that I know the answer) depends a lot on exactly what type of LCD you mean...

    It also depends on exactly how "professional" you mean...

    Do you intend it for consumer, industrial, or lab use?

    I get the feeling that when people say "LCD" in this forum, they are talking about the 2-line serial black&white LCDs...

    For those, as Leon points out, you can probably find bezels to fit somewhere...

    For larger LCDs, Chuck at Mountian King Tech.·makes custom plastic bezels...

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    Post Edited (Rayman) : 5/12/2010 1:50:17 PM GMT
  • wjsteelewjsteele Posts: 697
    edited 2010-05-12 14:19
    I've had Chuck at MountainKing Tech build me some custom cases. In fact, I have one that I used for the Rayman's 4.3" LCD. They turned out very nice.

    I'm sure if you ask Chuck for the 4.3" "Faceplate" and one "Spacer" for "Bill Steele's Prototype" you could make a very nice bezel that would cover the rough opening quite nicely.

    I'm on the road right now, but I'll post a picture Friday when I get home of what he built for me.

    Bill
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