Modding My Itron VFD - revisited

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  1. Enak

    Enak Also known as Kane

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    Well, when I first got my Itron VFD I said I would take some better photos when I got my new camera... I've got the camera and also remade the bezel.

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    I had planned to make the cutout (which was milled out) about 25mmx85mm but I got a bit carried away and it ended up a bit bigger (approx. 120mmx30mm). I think it looks pretty good with the cutout the size it is.

    The filter is the dark blue one available from Maplin (QZ71N). Unlike the filter supplied with the kit the dark blue from Maplin gives the display a much stronger blue colour and I would highly recomend it.

    As with my last bezel the filter and display were attached using double-sided carpet tape.

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    The blank milled bezel

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    Apply Double-sided carpet tape (it's like double-sided Duck tape)

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    Carefully cut round the hole

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    So the tape isn't covering the window

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    Peel off the backing and stick the filter to it.

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    Attach the VFD in the same way and all done!

    You can also use bolts stuck to the inside of the bezel (using something like araldite) to mount the VFD but I've found the tape does the job just as well.

    If you are thinking of making your own bezel I suggest you have a look at this

    If you've never seen one of these before have a look at the review

    And now for you viewing pleasure a view of the whole case.

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    Enak, 2 Nov 2002
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  2. Lorquis

    Lorquis lorquisSpamCount++;

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    Dude... that looks really sweet, clean job too... Well done there... Did I notice website pimpage on that VFD too...

    :rock:
     
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  3. Enak

    Enak Also known as Kane

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    Thanks... I'm rather pleased with it myself :clap:

    That'll be my website on the VFD.
     
    Enak, 2 Nov 2002
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  4. CharlieCat

    CharlieCat What's a Dremel?

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    Very nicely done mate :D

    I just got my VFD - but I got the larger one :naughty:

    You serious 'bout using double sided sticky tape to attach the VFD to the gel stuff which in turn is stuck to the blanking plate :naughty: I would have thought it too heavy and if it's that's sticky how do you get it off again ?

    Anyway, I'm going to get me some of that gel stuff from Mappers as I was a tad dissapointed with the stuff supplied - still too green looking for my liking.

    Cheers, CC
     
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  5. fohkus

    fohkus What's a Dremel?

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    that looks awesome man.. lemme see ur entire case WITH ur vfd mod :)
     
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  6. xen0morph

    xen0morph Bargain wine connoisseur

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    Very nice :D

    /me getting a VFD soon...:rock:
     
    xen0morph, 2 Nov 2002
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  7. iSteve

    iSteve What's a Dremel?

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    I'ld love a VFD ... with a little shorter pricetag, tho >=)
     
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  8. iamwhoiam

    iamwhoiam What's a Dremel?

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    nice

    how much is the vfd? did you just contact noritake-itron-UK?
     
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  9. Enak

    Enak Also known as Kane

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    Can't remember how much I payed... it was the special offer price, I got it right at the beginning from Itron UK.
     
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  10. jethro

    jethro Modthusiast

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    ooo purty. how much does those run?
     
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  11. ChriX

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    Woo! That does look uber purdy :D

    Nice, clean job Enak :clap:
     
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  12. pheonix

    pheonix Toot Toot!

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    Nice work, very clean. I like the way it combines with the colour of the case door :)
     
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  13. relix

    relix Minimodder

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    wiiii, very nice :D
     
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  14. Enak

    Enak Also known as Kane

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    fohkus,

    I've added a pic of the whole case to the first post.
     
    Enak, 2 Nov 2002
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  15. ndtinker

    ndtinker Car Washoholic

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    Anyone get one of those that's from the US? I've always wanted to hear an actual (not approximate) price on those - I'm loving my B.G. Micro but I'm wanting a graphic VFD now..
     
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  16. Enak

    Enak Also known as Kane

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    Probably best to post that on the main article thread as it will get seen by a lot more people.
     
    Enak, 5 Nov 2002
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