Introduction: DIY Portable Mini Monitor
In this project I will show you how I used a 1280x800 LCD Kit to build a battery powered portable mini monitor which is useful for your DSLR camera, your Raspberry Pi or to extend the viewing field of your computer. Let's get started!
Step 1: Watch the Videos!
The 2 parts of this video should give you all the fundamental information you need to build this right. But I will give you some extra pictures and additional tips to make it even easier.
Step 2: Order Your Parts!
Here you can find all the parts that you need (affiliate links):
Ebay:
1x 1280x800 LCD Kit: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1...
5x Tactile Push Button: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1...
1x 5mm Green & Red LED: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1...
1x Slide Switch: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1...
1x TP4056 Single Cell Charger: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1...
1x XL6009 Boost Converter: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1...
2x 18650 2800mAh Li-Ion Batteries: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1...
1x Tripod Mount: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1...
1x Mini Tripod: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1...
Aliexpress::
1x 1280x800 LCD Kit: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d7WvMgv
5x Tactile Push Button: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTiJyH3
1x 5mm Green & Red LED: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dXNybY5
1x Slide Switch: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d8fGfM9
1x TP4056 Single Cell Charger: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dWSqvYz
1x XL6009 Boost Converter: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dWi7ijr
2x 18650 2800mAh Li-Ion Batteries: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dZggZdB
1x Tripod Mount: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dXZdLU5
1x Mini Tripod: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTnlOaV
Amazon.de:
1x 1280x800 LCD Kit: -
5x Tactile Push Button: http://amzn.to/1SUCw9Z
1x 5mm Green & Red LED: http://amzn.to/1SUCw9Z
1x Slide Switch: http://amzn.to/1SUCw9Z
1x TP4056 Single Cell Charger: http://amzn.to/1SUCw9Z
1x XL6009 Boost Converter: http://amzn.to/1SUCw9Z
2x 18650 2800mAh Li-Ion Batteries: http://amzn.to/1SUCw9Z
1x Tripod Mount: http://amzn.to/1SUCw9Z
1x Mini Tripod: http://amzn.to/1SUCw9Z
Amazon.co.uk:
1x 1280x800 LCD Kit: -
5x Tactile Push Button: http://amzn.to/1NnDnwI
1x 5mm Green & Red LED: http://amzn.to/1NnDnwI
1x Slide Switch: http://amzn.to/1NnDnwI
1x TP4056 Single Cell Charger: -
1x XL6009 Boost Converter: http://amzn.to/1NnDnwI
2x 18650 2800mAh Li-Ion Batteries: http://amzn.to/1NnDnwI
1x Tripod Mount: http://amzn.to/1NnDnwI
1x Mini Tripod: http://amzn.to/1NnDnwI
Step 3: Build the Case!
Here you can find all the measurements for the MDF parts that I created to build the case.
Step 4: Get the Wiring Done!
Just copy my wiring that I created inside the case. This way everything should work fine.
Step 5: Success!
You did it. You just created your own portable mini monitor!
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