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Step 3Mark & drill holes
You will need to mark out and drill 6x holes in total.
1. Place the the LCD over the top surface and mark 4x holes (3mm)
Alternatively you could create a cardboard template to be more accurate.
2. Use a larger, 6mm drill for the antenna socket.
I chose to mount the socket on the back left on the tin as this would allow the antenna to be folded down parallel to the case for storage.
3. The final 6mm hole (underneath display) will allow the wires from the LCD to pass through to the inside.
NOTE: Be patient when drilling these holes through the metal. I found that the best solution was to use a combination of a high speed setting and slow movement into the material. If you're too quick, you can easily deform the metal.
1. Place the the LCD over the top surface and mark 4x holes (3mm)
Alternatively you could create a cardboard template to be more accurate.
2. Use a larger, 6mm drill for the antenna socket.
I chose to mount the socket on the back left on the tin as this would allow the antenna to be folded down parallel to the case for storage.
3. The final 6mm hole (underneath display) will allow the wires from the LCD to pass through to the inside.
NOTE: Be patient when drilling these holes through the metal. I found that the best solution was to use a combination of a high speed setting and slow movement into the material. If you're too quick, you can easily deform the metal.
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