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Case w/ LCD and Keypad

ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
edited 2002-03-28 17:41 in General Discussion
I need a plastic case with a window for an LCD display and a 12 or
preferably 16 key keypad.
This is for a diagnostic add-on for another stamp based project, the
original project allows the user to check the status of the various inputs
and outputs simply by connecting it to a laptops serial port. But we have
had requests for a handheld "diagnostic box" as an alternative.
The "diagnostic box" software would be quite simple, what comes in serially
would be sent to the LCD, and each keypress would be sent out serially.
Simple menu press 1 to monitor input #1 2 for input #2 etc. The purpose is
to allow checking for defective sensors etc.
Does anyone out there know of a manufacturer of such, or a place that does
custom cases?
Alternatly is there an inexpensive palmtop that could run a simple comm
program and has a serial port?

KF4HAZ - Lonnie

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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2002-03-27 21:07
    I think maplin.com has some??
    BEN
    --- In basicstamps@y..., "FalconWireless Tech Support - KF4HAZ"
    <techsupport@f...> wrote:
    > I need a plastic case with a window for an LCD display and a 12 or
    > preferably 16 key keypad.
    > This is for a diagnostic add-on for another stamp based project, the
    > original project allows the user to check the status of the various
    inputs
    > and outputs simply by connecting it to a laptops serial port. But
    we have
    > had requests for a handheld "diagnostic box" as an alternative.
    > The "diagnostic box" software would be quite simple, what comes in
    serially
    > would be sent to the LCD, and each keypress would be sent out
    serially.
    > Simple menu press 1 to monitor input #1 2 for input #2 etc. The
    purpose is
    > to allow checking for defective sensors etc.
    > Does anyone out there know of a manufacturer of such, or a place
    that does
    > custom cases?
    > Alternatly is there an inexpensive palmtop that could run a simple
    comm
    > program and has a serial port?
    >
    > KF4HAZ - Lonnie
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2002-03-27 23:41

    From: "bensrobot" <bensrobot@y

    > I think maplin.com has some??
    > BEN

    Ben I tried maplin.com and www.maplin.com
    but came up with a blank page????

    KF4HAZ - Lonnie
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2002-03-28 07:46
    Srtrange, it work not that long ago???
    Try again soon??
    BEN
    BTW it is a good site, but a better catalog, 1000 pages!
    FalconWireless Tech Support - KF4HAZ <techsupport@f...> wrote:
    From: "bensrobot"
    > I think maplin.com has some??
    > BEN

    Ben I tried maplin.com and www.maplin.com
    but came up with a blank page????

    KF4HAZ - Lonnie


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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2002-03-28 08:59
    Try http://www.bopla.de/. They have international office,. but good price on
    its items.

    I have its catalog. Very good looking one.

    John


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    > I need a plastic case with a window for an LCD display and a 12 or
    > preferably 16 key keypad.
    > This is for a diagnostic add-on for another stamp based project, the
    > original project allows the user to check the status of the various inputs
    > and outputs simply by connecting it to a laptops serial port. But we have
    > had requests for a handheld "diagnostic box" as an alternative.
    > The "diagnostic box" software would be quite simple, what comes in
    serially
    > would be sent to the LCD, and each keypress would be sent out serially.
    > Simple menu press 1 to monitor input #1 2 for input #2 etc. The purpose is
    > to allow checking for defective sensors etc.
    > Does anyone out there know of a manufacturer of such, or a place that does
    > custom cases?
    > Alternatly is there an inexpensive palmtop that could run a simple comm
    > program and has a serial port?
    >
    > KF4HAZ - Lonnie
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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2002-03-28 14:24
    you may be looking for http://www.maplin.co.uk/

    FalconWireless Tech Support - KF4HAZ wrote:

    >
    From: "bensrobot" <bensrobot@y
    >
    > > I think maplin.com has some??
    > > BEN
    >
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2002-03-28 17:15
    It is normaily maplin.com but the content is on http://www.maplin.co.uk/
    Hope this helps
    BEN
    BENS ANTS <bensrobot@y...> wrote:
    Srtrange, it work not that long ago???
    Try again soon??
    BEN
    BTW it is a good site, but a better catalog, 1000 pages!
    FalconWireless Tech Support - KF4HAZ wrote:
    From: "bensrobot"
    > I think maplin.com has some??
    > BEN

    Ben I tried maplin.com and www.maplin.com
    but came up with a blank page????

    KF4HAZ - Lonnie


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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2002-03-28 17:41
    I just found it too, it is normaily .com
    Hmmm?
    BEN
    Scott Tappan Contractor <scott.tappan.contractor@n...> wrote: you may be
    looking for http://www.maplin.co.uk/

    FalconWireless Tech Support - KF4HAZ wrote:

    >
    From: "bensrobot" >
    > > I think maplin.com has some??
    > > BEN
    >


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