2016.mar.07 update
this will probably be the last update. once all of the components are in hand, I will start another thread with pricing and availability.
the new test acrylics have been made and should ship out from ponoko today. I should receive them before the end of the week and will be able to see if these changes will allow me to call the design [complete]
and, after looking at how tight that I've made the specs for this project, I have decided that I am going to include a small, thin cardboard insulator sheet to cover the bottom of the run-dmd board and protect both boards against any unintentional grounding. while I don't foresee it to be a problem, it just makes sense to eliminate the potential risk, especially since the additional cost is less than a dollar
the kit will include the following:
- set of custom, laser cut acrylic panels with detachable desktop legs (4 pcs)
- run-dmd EDGE board (modified with a lower profile terminal block to supply power to the stern display)
- 8amp, 5v power supply
- 14-pin ribbon cable (custom length data cable)
- 2-wire cable, 2-pin female molex to 4-pin female molex (custom length power cable)
- M3 black oxide flanged button head screws (qty: 6)
- M3 stainless flanged button head screws (qty: 14)
- M3 x 12 mm black nylon hex stand-offs (qty: 4)
- M3 x 7 mm round spacers (qty: 6)
- M3 x 20 mm black nylon hex stand-offs (used for "thin" desktop configuration) (qty: 6)
- M3 x 30 mm black nylon hex stand-offs (used for desktop or wall mount configuration) (qty: 6)
- M3 allen key tool
the only thing not included in the kit is the actual stern LED display panel
degree of difficulty:
if you can use a screwdriver, you should have no problem assembling this kit.
total assembly time:
15-20 minutes