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contrast wheel?

Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:28 am
by fcib
Depending on how I mount things internally, I might not end up with my hdmi port in the contrast wheel slot (is that what most people are doing?)

Instead, I considered mounting a switch for my wifi soldered to my hub, but if I end up with my wifi & screen before extra switches in the mail, I will just ditch the idea due to my impatience and need another solution <- Give me a suggestion.

Also, does anybody have a guide to modify the ext port cover to fit a usb port?

Thanks!

Re: contrast wheel?

Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 9:17 am
by Justblair
I am not sure what you are looking to do, but I might be able to offer a suggestion...

I have ordered these....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322017456081? ... EBIDX%3AIT

I aim to create a digital volume control rather than relying on an analog pot. You could use the same to control a switch perhaps?

Re: contrast wheel?

Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 5:06 pm
by fcib
Well if I don't get my switches in time and I cant mount my hdmi port there I don't want a hole, so I was wondering if anybody found something to cover or fill it with. :D

My volume pot is already done on the other side, no need for anything digital, I'm cool with my current one.

Re: contrast wheel?

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 1:42 am
by marco
Hi,
basically I would use tamiya putty and a piece of plastic.
Here is the procedure (lesson learnt from model making):
*cut a piece of plastic from a used credit card or store card or any piece of plastic that is just thick enough but not that much so you can trim it easily.
*pre-paint it in white or stick a white sticker on it.
*apply it on the hole you want to mask and glue it from inside.
*apply tamiya putty all around the edge to smooth the groove between original case and the piece of plastic
*let it dry overnight
*sand
*paint
*drink a beer and enjoy

Re: contrast wheel?

Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2016 11:03 pm
by fcib
marco wrote:Hi,
basically I would use tamiya putty and a piece of plastic.
Here is the procedure (lesson learnt from model making):
*cut a piece of plastic from a used credit card or store card or any piece of plastic that is just thick enough but not that much so you can trim it easily.
*pre-paint it in white or stick a white sticker on it.
*apply it on the hole you want to mask and glue it from inside.
*apply tamiya putty all around the edge to smooth the groove between original case and the piece of plastic
*let it dry overnight
*sand
*paint
*drink a beer and enjoy
Thank you very much, this is EXACTLY what I need! :D

Re: contrast wheel?

Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2016 1:10 pm
by WoodMill
I just cut out the hole just a little more and put in another USB port. I won't be using HDMI, but could use 2 external USB ports. It fits very nicely in that spot. And with Helders AIO, there's plenty of USB space on the hub.

Re: contrast wheel?

Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2016 8:36 pm
by fcib
WoodMill wrote:I just cut out the hole just a little more and put in another USB port. I won't be using HDMI, but could use 2 external USB ports. It fits very nicely in that spot. And with Helders AIO, there's plenty of USB space on the hub.
Every time I think of adding a second port, it reminds me of my original idea which is to wire a switch for internally mounted usb wifi. Thanks for the idea though.