Nice! I also admire that you did it yourself and not over-engineer it with a perfect, shiny 3d printed solution. The fun is to do such things from scratch and find solutions as you go and learn from the mistakes.
i very rarely press the like button on videos, even if i laugh at them - but this video is an exception. the final product looked very nice and i was impressed with the outcome.
+BoomBrush So you're saying that you watch free content made by people who really don't get much in return, and most of the time you couldn't be bothered to click like, even if you like it? A simple click helps push the channel higher in search rankings and suggested videos. Surely that's the least we can do for quality content like this?
To an extent, yes. I agree, if I like content I should like it to give back to the content producer however they already have my subscription and a view count added, which in most cases I think is enough. In the situation with Greatscott I noticed this particular video project was done well, so I gave it a thumbs up which is substantial for me. I have also recommended Greatscott to people IRL via word of mouth.
If I can do something that costs me absolutely nothing, to help somebody who has given me something for free get a small amount of ad revenue, or even just some thanks and recognition, then I'll go out of my way to do it. But that's just me.
Great job! You're English is very clear too, just wanted to let you know the "indentation" process of the screw holes in the corners is called "countersinking".
Great scott you are great. Because you shoot clear audible understandable videos. Also you cover every aspect of the build. Thanks a lot. Keep inventing.
Nice video just loved it. Some of my learnings with the hot glue is to not to use it when the part is going to get heated beyond 60 Deg C. You measured the charger getting beyond 60 Deg C and also the battery is going to get heated. While this will not do any harm initially, over a period of time the hot glue will start getting slack and ultimately the parts will fall off (And can cause shorts etc). So my method was to use hot glue as a temp tack and use Silicone (Which can withstand very high temperatures of close to 300 Deg C or more) in conjunction. So while the hot glue provides for brute strength the silicone prevent glue run off and the part becoming loose inside the cabinet.
Jordan O'C Really? A 3d printed case would look a lot cleaner and more professional. Handcrafted cases are good for quick and dirty projects, as well as prototyping, but for long term use, you really should print a case, or use a premade project box.
harshbarj Sorry dude, I have to agree with Valtra103. A handcrafted case is only as good as the effort you put into it. Look at Jimmy DiResta for example, he makes all his stuff. Not all of it is necessarily hand made, but it still looks fantastic. 3D printing is good, however, it just can't be the human touch. Edit: corrected typo
Jordan O'C , So your original comment was wrong by your own admission. First you say it is always better, then you say it depends on the work you put into it. If it depends, then it can't always be true. That was my only issue, your generalization of all hand made cases being better, not that you can't make a nice case by hand. It's just not worth the time IMHO.
My friend found a mini DVD player with 2 remote monitors at a flea market. It only cost him a few dollars. The DVD player was broken, but the monitors worked, so he uses it for external video displays on his drone.
I'm a fan! :) And i want to add some info: I made a wooden(10mm plywood) box once, and while i'm using cnc router to cut the walls of the box, i too didn't achieve even fit. So after putting box together, i try to sand the excess parts of the walls but it was a labor extesive job. My friend lend me his palm sander machine with its 120, 320 and 800 sand papers. It worked wonders. Within 10 minutes i even all the walls of the box, it even cleans the epoxy residue left from cementation. Also as you know, good sanded surface helps the spray paint surface to shine but hand sanding is a big pain. But not with the palm sander. I bought one from local hardware store for 49 ₺, (approximately 17$) and its sand papers 15₺ (5 $~). (₺ is Republic of Turkey currency) Looking forward to see your new videos. Have a nice week. :)
I realy enjoyed the video and had a little idea to make it even better. I think i'd be a great idea to ad a little speaker and a 3.5mm audio jack to make use of audio over the HDMI input.
If you have a rotary plunge router you could use it to create the inset for the screen and other elements, and even use it to drill and remove openings in the frame in one step without using a saw.
It's pretty cool how if you look at most of the Amazon links, Amazon shows for "customers frequently also purchased" all of the other items in this parts list. I guess a lot of people are building one of these. :D
Nice project but I would prefer to build a plastic case. I like using ABS which you can buy in sheets. And since it is already black in color, no need for paint. Of course, more expensive than wood but also, more durable.
you should use primer on mdf before painting it. The primer wil lfill the gaps in the mdf and cover the glue. Sanding the primer before reapplying another layer is also a good idea.
nice...best project i ever made is making my wireless mouse use lithium batteries and a microusb port for charging...no additional circuit to prevent over voltage etc
Jirka Cvrcek just like that. i supply 5v directly instead of 4.2 v. i know this is dangerous...but im still waiting for my micro usb to 4.2v li battery charger circuit board to arrive.
and this is how i did it: soldered battery to the AAA battery connector. soldered micro usb as well to the same connector for charging. thats it. when battery is low it switches off and then i plug micro usb for charging. i dont use it when charging and i let it charge for about 1 hour. it lasts about 3-4 days. its a 340mAH li ion battery i salvaged from a broken mp4 player
+martin mystere sorry but that is really stupid.. lipol/ion are extremly sensitive to overcharge/overdischarge.. if your cell gets bellow 2.2V it's useless and ready to bin.. if you overcharge them it can cause fire or toxic things put of them.. no hate but thats dangerous..
i know it was dangerous...but i dig up further and did some reading. i love my mouse...and im gonna stop using it until i get my 5v to 4.2v circuit to arrive :p Jirka Cvrcek
Yeyyy :D Second part :D Thank you for upload this awesome project :D I am from Polish and I must make this ! Sorry for the mistakes in the sentence but my English is not good.
Instead of MDF, take a look at easy to cut plates like 'GUTTAGLISS Hobbycolor 3mm'. No mess, no sanding, and it makes a perfect match with your glue gun 😉
A 3D printer would come in handy for designing and printing your project case. I have a similar lcd screen and would love to integrate it into my flight sim setup, but I think I'll hold off for a printer.
I hope you wearing a particle respirator when you make dust with MDF. It is composed of glue containing formaldehyde (higly carcenogenic). When you cut MDF, It release in the air tiny particles that can get stuck in lungs, remains on your clothes and in the enviroment for days. I think other composite materials (e.g. OSD, plywood...) can contains formaldehide too. The old good bare wood, a block plane, two saws (1 rip-cut, 1 cross-cut) and some chisels and you can build everything in a more safe manner. I don't want to scare you, I just want to make you safe.
Future project: turn smartphone batteries into portable powerbanks? Most of us have old smartphone batteries from electronics we don't use anymore. Would be cool if there is a way to convert them into powerbanks :)
Klasse Video und gute Projektidee. Nur eine Sache fällt leider auf: die Mehrzahl muss verwendet werden wenn es mehr als einer ist: millimeters centimeters meters
I would use regular wood plank for sides and 1-2mm aluminium sheet for front and back plate for better durability and glossy finish. MDF is too breakable for my taste. Anyway nice project.
Scott, It would be awesome if you can make a led based audio amplifier for something like surround sound speakers. which light up depending on the beat
Is it okay to drill those holes a little closer inside so the box doesn't break? And maybe add washers to spread the impact over a larger area to reduce breakage?
Nice! I also admire that you did it yourself and not over-engineer it with a perfect, shiny 3d printed solution. The fun is to do such things from scratch and find solutions as you go and learn from the mistakes.
Hot glue = duct tape for electricians.
+Sir Cinex Actually duct tape or electrician's tape is said duct tape for electricians.
ender_scythe eh, I vote both
Sir Cinex ayy LMAO
Double sides tape is just tactical hot glue.
i use hot glue every time, and i regret it using it every time
you can use IP2312 charge module,it can delivers up to 3A.
i very rarely press the like button on videos, even if i laugh at them - but this video is an exception. the final product looked very nice and i was impressed with the outcome.
+BoomBrush Thank you very much.
+GreatScott! how long will the batteries last on a full charge ?
+BoomBrush So you're saying that you watch free content made by people who really don't get much in return, and most of the time you couldn't be bothered to click like, even if you like it? A simple click helps push the channel higher in search rankings and suggested videos. Surely that's the least we can do for quality content like this?
To an extent, yes. I agree, if I like content I should like it to give back to the content producer however they already have my subscription and a view count added, which in most cases I think is enough.
In the situation with Greatscott I noticed this particular video project was done well, so I gave it a thumbs up which is substantial for me. I have also recommended Greatscott to people IRL via word of mouth.
If I can do something that costs me absolutely nothing, to help somebody who has given me something for free get a small amount of ad revenue, or even just some thanks and recognition, then I'll go out of my way to do it. But that's just me.
Great job! You're English is very clear too, just wanted to let you know the "indentation" process of the screw holes in the corners is called "countersinking".
The world needs more smart people like this guy
Great scott you are great. Because you shoot clear audible understandable videos. Also you cover every aspect of the build. Thanks a lot. Keep inventing.
finally a DIY channel that uses the metric system
put a rasberry pi in it and get your portable PC
Ugur Uflaz Yep
+Ugur Uflaz or you just buy a windows tablet
+Ugur Uflaz not a bad idea one could honestly build there own tablet/monitor like he did
+ryanjames170 rekt
+Tomáš Hlavna how did he get rekt?
touch screen + Intel compute stick = awesome
Subscribed, liked, shared! This RUclipsr deserves millions of subscribers! This video really helped me!
Your fabrication skills are definitely improving, congratulations on this project.
This gave me a fantastic idea for a portable SNES console with the Raspberry Pi
Aw yess, i was so bored but my favorite youtuber just uploaded a new film for us ;) Thanks GreatScott! Have a nice afternoon!
***** Thanks, have a nice day as well.
GreatScott! Are you going to make a "Q&A" film? That would be awesome.
Hmmmm maybe someday.
Nice video just loved it. Some of my learnings with the hot glue is to not to use it when the part is going to get heated beyond 60 Deg C. You measured the charger getting beyond 60 Deg C and also the battery is going to get heated. While this will not do any harm initially, over a period of time the hot glue will start getting slack and ultimately the parts will fall off (And can cause shorts etc). So my method was to use hot glue as a temp tack and use Silicone (Which can withstand very high temperatures of close to 300 Deg C or more) in conjunction. So while the hot glue provides for brute strength the silicone prevent glue run off and the part becoming loose inside the cabinet.
The idea of mounting a display on a tripod is great!
Begs for a nice 3d printed case.
Christopher Johnson Handcrafted cases are always better.
Jordan O'C Really? A 3d printed case would look a lot cleaner and more professional. Handcrafted cases are good for quick and dirty projects, as well as prototyping, but for long term use, you really should print a case, or use a premade project box.
harshbarj Actualy if you put enough work, you can hand craft a beautiful case.
harshbarj Sorry dude, I have to agree with Valtra103. A handcrafted case is only as good as the effort you put into it. Look at Jimmy DiResta for example, he makes all his stuff. Not all of it is necessarily hand made, but it still looks fantastic. 3D printing is good, however, it just can't be the human touch.
Edit: corrected typo
Jordan O'C , So your original comment was wrong by your own admission. First you say it is always better, then you say it depends on the work you put into it. If it depends, then it can't always be true. That was my only issue, your generalization of all hand made cases being better, not that you can't make a nice case by hand. It's just not worth the time IMHO.
Excellent video man. Also, I just wanted to take a sec to appreciate your Kermit the Frog voice crack at 2:53. Thanks for the help.
You're welcome ;-)
This is coolest electronic channel I could find, how you manage to learn so much and apply it so easily?
watching you create these awesome life hacks is a motivation. Great channel and awesome videos
Very nice!!! Except the amount of glue that's holding everything together.
Ahhh you germans always make it the perfect way !
I really like your channel .
How could you make it so perfect...... well done bro
The word - Great - fits ! I really enjoy watching your videos ! Thanks !
My friend found a mini DVD player with 2 remote monitors at a flea market. It only cost him a few dollars. The DVD player was broken, but the monitors worked, so he uses it for external video displays on his drone.
I'm a fan! :) And i want to add some info:
I made a wooden(10mm plywood) box once, and while i'm using cnc router to cut the walls of the box, i too didn't achieve even fit. So after putting box together, i try to sand the excess parts of the walls but it was a labor extesive job. My friend lend me his palm sander machine with its 120, 320 and 800 sand papers. It worked wonders. Within 10 minutes i even all the walls of the box, it even cleans the epoxy residue left from cementation. Also as you know, good sanded surface helps the spray paint surface to shine but hand sanding is a big pain. But not with the palm sander.
I bought one from local hardware store for 49 ₺, (approximately 17$) and its sand papers 15₺ (5 $~). (₺ is Republic of Turkey currency)
Looking forward to see your new videos. Have a nice week. :)
Very nice DIY ! Im glad that you're also from Germany so it is easy for me to get all the materials for the projects. :D
I swear, this one and your LCD laptop screen one are absolutely amazing! Keep up the great vids :D!
just having a screen thats on a tripod sounds like a great idea, let alone having the whole thing be battery powered
scot adamsın, her şey elinin altında dostum ya .mengene bile var adamda olayı kes.
hi great video like always :D i'm just wondering how long will the battery last for this project?
I didn't want it to end. More videos man
one word....that is awesome dude....
I realy enjoyed the video and had a little idea to make it even better.
I think i'd be a great idea to ad a little speaker and a 3.5mm audio jack to make use of audio over the HDMI input.
In the last video you show it running at 5v, why not just use a USB power bank that way you can swap out the battery ?
Bolts and nuts are NUTS!
GreatScott! Damn your videos are very interesting, fluid, on high quality, please don'y stop doing video!!
Great video Scott, you are one smart german!
I am glad I have a 3D printer... Pfff what a work.
And this is the reason why I am currently saving up to buy a CNC machine (StepCraft)
If you have a rotary plunge router you could use it to create the inset for the screen and other elements, and even use it to drill and remove openings in the frame in one step without using a saw.
I love this Build!!!!!!
This is awesome and by chance answered allot of question I have for one of my projects. Thank you for the share.
I want to do this project.I love to do projects.Great idea!
It's pretty cool how if you look at most of the Amazon links, Amazon shows for "customers frequently also purchased" all of the other items in this parts list. I guess a lot of people are building one of these. :D
You should do a giveaway for that, it would be an amazing piece of art and tech to have
Good job! I would have also added a mini amplifier pam8403.
Nice project but I would prefer to build a plastic case. I like using ABS which you can buy in sheets. And since it is already black in color, no need for paint. Of course, more expensive than wood but also, more durable.
you should use primer on mdf before painting it. The primer wil lfill the gaps in the mdf and cover the glue. Sanding the primer before reapplying another layer is also a good idea.
Very good👍it would be better if the case is made by 3D printed plastic. Happy creative.
nice...best project i ever made is making my wireless mouse use lithium batteries and a microusb port for charging...no additional circuit to prevent over voltage etc
lipo 1s have 4.2v usb is 5v.. how does it work...?
Jirka Cvrcek just like that. i supply 5v directly instead of 4.2 v. i know this is dangerous...but im still waiting for my micro usb to 4.2v li battery charger circuit board to arrive.
and this is how i did it: soldered battery to the AAA battery connector. soldered micro usb as well to the same connector for charging. thats it. when battery is low it switches off and then i plug micro usb for charging. i dont use it when charging and i let it charge for about 1 hour. it lasts about 3-4 days. its a 340mAH li ion battery i salvaged from a broken mp4 player
+martin mystere sorry but that is really stupid.. lipol/ion are extremly sensitive to overcharge/overdischarge.. if your cell gets bellow 2.2V it's useless and ready to bin.. if you overcharge them it can cause fire or toxic things put of them.. no hate but thats dangerous..
i know it was dangerous...but i dig up further and did some reading. i love my mouse...and im gonna stop using it until i get my 5v to 4.2v circuit to arrive :p Jirka Cvrcek
I think we can use LEGO pieces for monitor board . I know this way not will be strong but it's will be more easier make a monitor body.
Your channel is inspirational and magnificent. I learn a lot from you. Cheers mate!
I would add glass to show off my work and make it thinner.
awesome dude keep doing! ur next grant thompson!
Yeyyy :D Second part :D Thank you for upload this awesome project :D I am from Polish and I must make this ! Sorry for the mistakes in the sentence but my English is not good.
That solder joint will break lol 5:21
Pretty sweet rig! 👍🏻
I love this project
Yeeyyyy :D Second part of the diy portable monitor :D Thanks you GreatScot !!!!! :D
I love your accent! Cheers from Virginia, United States.
i wish you to get millions of likes and subscribers
awesome!! such a good case.
i would preffer a 3d printed one, but this one still a master piece.
REEEAALLYYY fantastic project man! Awesome!
Love your RUclips channel dude
Instead of MDF, take a look at easy to cut plates like 'GUTTAGLISS Hobbycolor 3mm'.
No mess, no sanding, and it makes a perfect match with your glue gun 😉
A 3D printer would come in handy for designing and printing your project case. I have a similar lcd screen and would love to integrate it into my flight sim setup, but I think I'll hold off for a printer.
I like the wiring part.
You should've put a touch screen panel in there as well!
I hope you wearing a particle respirator when you make dust with MDF. It is composed of glue containing formaldehyde (higly carcenogenic). When you cut MDF, It release in the air tiny particles that can get stuck in lungs, remains on your clothes and in the enviroment for days. I think other composite materials (e.g. OSD, plywood...) can contains formaldehide too. The old good bare wood, a block plane, two saws (1 rip-cut, 1 cross-cut) and some chisels and you can build everything in a more safe manner. I don't want to scare you, I just want to make you safe.
Future project: turn smartphone batteries into portable powerbanks?
Most of us have old smartphone batteries from electronics we don't use anymore. Would be cool if there is a way to convert them into powerbanks :)
dude you are genius
Replaceble 18650 Batt. are nice, Switch it every Time^^
Just Incredible
Du bist der Beste !
You are very intelligent man!!!
This...Is...Sick!
was waiting for this part
amazing work ! condrads for what you are doing
Klasse Video und gute Projektidee.
Nur eine Sache fällt leider auf:
die Mehrzahl muss verwendet werden wenn es mehr als einer ist:
millimeters
centimeters
meters
Great Scott! That was an awesome project!
Really... amazing job!
now i can use it for my DIY mini pc
Thank you! I love your videos.
You should replace the black paint with rubber coating, it makes it feel a bit more "premium" if you know what i am saying.
I was thinking maybe a plastidip or something similar would be nice as well.
Great video, you should invest in a 3D printer to make cases for all your inventions.
how about using a I pad with few adapters and holders instead? Saves all this work...
I would use regular wood plank for sides and 1-2mm aluminium sheet for front and back plate for better durability and glossy finish. MDF is too breakable for my taste. Anyway nice project.
Do you think a apple ipad would work in the same manner?....Wonderful vids
nice drilling station
awsome! great Job!
I wish i would have the skills like you...
Scott, It would be awesome if you can make a led based audio amplifier for something like surround sound speakers. which light up depending on the beat
That is very nice. I would make a nice walnut case for it... or maybe a laser printer case!!! XD
Try to make a Portable Touchscreen wich works with the RPI
Scott I love your videos and I just want to ask, Can you please make a video of a diy that isny really complex but still cool pleaseeee
a great idea.
i going to add a controller and orange pi inside it.
Good job man!
Wow! This is so amazing!!!! I like this!
Is it okay to drill those holes a little closer inside so the box doesn't break? And maybe add washers to spread the impact over a larger area to reduce breakage?
You could have also made it take an external battery pack, allowing you to carry more than one if desired.
Love your channel and the content you make, keep it up