i found on aliexpress some cables with different choices for ends so was able to order an A2 (full size hdmi) to D2 (micro) the 2 meaning that the (thin flat) cable should be pointing upwards to minimise the space the plugs take up. (hopefully when this arrives it should be right!)
I think these cables are usually for FPV drone setups
for the LCD I'm going to 3d print some bottom bezels with heat inserts (which I will attach with epoxy glue), I can then screw in a set of top bezels to sandwich the actual LCD panel, I'll bolt and epoxy glue the friction hinges onto the acrylic base that holds everything.
... then once the cable lands I will be able to arrange and design the bottom holding the pi, buck ssd and lcd driver board
Still not sure what to do about being able to attach the keyboard in such a way it can be removed easily if need be (it might be the main access to the bottom section for maintenance)
again any suggestions most appreciated !
I think these cables are usually for FPV drone setups
for the LCD I'm going to 3d print some bottom bezels with heat inserts (which I will attach with epoxy glue), I can then screw in a set of top bezels to sandwich the actual LCD panel, I'll bolt and epoxy glue the friction hinges onto the acrylic base that holds everything.
... then once the cable lands I will be able to arrange and design the bottom holding the pi, buck ssd and lcd driver board
Still not sure what to do about being able to attach the keyboard in such a way it can be removed easily if need be (it might be the main access to the bottom section for maintenance)
again any suggestions most appreciated !
Statistics: Posted by chris_c — Sun Nov 02, 2025 4:02 pm