2 X 16 LCD Plastic Bezel
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darb1972
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Hello Ham
Sorry, I am not sure where you can source those. I recently had a project using a 20 x 4 LCD that was in a plastic project box. Rather than mess up the box I took it to a local trophy manufacturer. He laser cut it with perfect precision. No need for me to use the likes of a bezel. Maybe you could employ the services of a local engineering firm to cut your LCD hole? Worth considering.
Sorry, I am not sure where you can source those. I recently had a project using a 20 x 4 LCD that was in a plastic project box. Rather than mess up the box I took it to a local trophy manufacturer. He laser cut it with perfect precision. No need for me to use the likes of a bezel. Maybe you could employ the services of a local engineering firm to cut your LCD hole? Worth considering.
Bezels are hard to find at a reasonable price.
http://www.lcd-module.com/products/accessories.html
http://www.elwoodcontrols.com/id97.html
http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?FV=fff40008,fff80027,fffc00c1&chp=0
http://www.lcd-module.com/products/accessories.html
http://www.elwoodcontrols.com/id97.html
http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?FV=fff40008,fff80027,fffc00c1&chp=0
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westaust55
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Not in Australia but cheap
http://www.basicx.com/
bottom of this webpage at $2.95ea
http://www.basicx.com/Products/SLCD2/2X16LCDoverview.htm
For future reference (and those in US) for a 4x20 bezel at $3.50ea
http://www.dhmicro.com/plastic.html
http://www.basicx.com/
bottom of this webpage at $2.95ea
http://www.basicx.com/Products/SLCD2/2X16LCDoverview.htm
For future reference (and those in US) for a 4x20 bezel at $3.50ea
http://www.dhmicro.com/plastic.html
I just cut them out of some acrylic sheet with the little CNC router, or before the CNC i use to cut them out with a jigsaw and a few holes drilled in corners for the jigsaw blade, then clean the cut up with a file, easy enough.
I often now take a lazy approach and cut them out of colour paper or card and laminate them, this way you get a protective window with the laminate, although not perfectly clear, but well clear enough to view the display.
This way i often print out a full front panel label with text and switch holes etc, cut the lcd window out, laminate it and use spray adhesive to attach it to the front panel, it looks real professional.
I often now take a lazy approach and cut them out of colour paper or card and laminate them, this way you get a protective window with the laminate, although not perfectly clear, but well clear enough to view the display.
This way i often print out a full front panel label with text and switch holes etc, cut the lcd window out, laminate it and use spray adhesive to attach it to the front panel, it looks real professional.
3D Printed LCD Bezel
Greetings HRA
I couldn't find a bezel for the AXE033 either, I had a look at the suggested links it this thread and nothing was available or accessible. In the end I used used some solid modelling software to design a bezel and then got it 3D printed. The link below shows the result (sorry not the best photo)
https://picasaweb.google.com/104902647044923651391/LCDBezel?feat=directlink#6054391145723478034
It's a very simple design but it looks quite good, it has a slightly textured finish. I plan to glue the bezel to the panel and then do the same with the LCD display unit. Crude but effective.
I used www.shapeways.com to do the 3d printing. It cost $10 for the 3D printing and $20 for the postage from the Netherlands. It's not really a cost effective solution but I was interested to see the results of a 3D printed part. Then again buying a part like this from overseas will probably have a similar postage cost. If anyone has access to a local 3D printer you can have a copy of the STL file, send me a PM and I'll email it to you.
Regards
Ian J
Greetings HRA
I couldn't find a bezel for the AXE033 either, I had a look at the suggested links it this thread and nothing was available or accessible. In the end I used used some solid modelling software to design a bezel and then got it 3D printed. The link below shows the result (sorry not the best photo)
https://picasaweb.google.com/104902647044923651391/LCDBezel?feat=directlink#6054391145723478034
It's a very simple design but it looks quite good, it has a slightly textured finish. I plan to glue the bezel to the panel and then do the same with the LCD display unit. Crude but effective.
I used www.shapeways.com to do the 3d printing. It cost $10 for the 3D printing and $20 for the postage from the Netherlands. It's not really a cost effective solution but I was interested to see the results of a 3D printed part. Then again buying a part like this from overseas will probably have a similar postage cost. If anyone has access to a local 3D printer you can have a copy of the STL file, send me a PM and I'll email it to you.
Regards
Ian J
stevesmythe
Senior Member
I just ordered a 2x16 bezel from Basicx and put in my UK address and they appeared not to charge for postage. Assuming that's not an error, that's a real bargain! I'm half expecting an email from them asking for another $10 for postage... (will keep you updated).
I just did a "dummy run" on an order for the bezel.
When it went to the checkout, selected "other country" and drop down to Australia......postage came out as zero.
So price still US$2.95.....there ya go
Then again, if you are working on panel meters Ebay have them complete with bezel for about $5.00 LCD and all.
http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_odkw=lcd++panel+meter&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xlcd++panel+meter+surround&_nkw=lcd++panel+meter+surround&_sacat=0
stevesmythe
Senior Member
OK, so I just received this message:
"The US Postal shipping charges for sending your 2X16 LCD Bezel to you are US$25.00"
Not so cheap after all!
I'll be cancelling that transaction...
"The US Postal shipping charges for sending your 2X16 LCD Bezel to you are US$25.00"
Not so cheap after all!
I'll be cancelling that transaction...
My solution has been to install the board and display in a box with a transparent lid. I use IR remotes as keyboards. Hence no drilling, and you can use coloured card or whatever as a panel inside the lid, printed with text if you want. Plus, if you use an IP-rated box you will maintain the rating.
Good idea.....