2.42'' OLED and 3D printed Arcade bartop

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#1

Hi!

Recently i bought a 2.42’’ OLED and it really worth it. It’s biiiiiig.:grin:

Using a little modification for SSH1106 drivers the screen works very well.

Then i designed and shared in Thingiverse a 3D case for DIY arduboy clones suitable for this amazing screen.

Link : http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2293173

More info about the controller construction steps: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2293054

I’m happy with the results and i want to share the design here for makers and hobyists.

Some pictures:

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I hope you enjoy it!

Cheers!

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#2

So cute!

The only design thing I do not like is the way the internal part of the buttons is held. I do not usually trust screw-on-plastic joints

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#3

I agree. I tried a few variations until finding a good joint. It’s designed for M2 (2mms) screws and the holes are 1.9mms diameter and have a thick wall. Results are good and they don’t have to be very strong.

I tried some screwless designs but need a precise and tight fit for a good movement of the joystick.

#4

Yeah, I guess. But for the stick you could have the same design without that plate (looking upside down). Not for the buttons tough.

Anyway, I am just picking stuff that is not important. The thing looks amazing :slight_smile: and having it designed that way is nice (opposite to the normal adafruit 3d models for arcade cases using a giant flimsy printed part instead of several ones)

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#5

That looks fantastic!

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#6

I designed this in many parts mostly to avoid supports when printing. I hate supports!!:grimacing: Also i like the idea of printing every part in different colors and have some kind of ‘rainbow’ bartop :smiley:

#7

Incredible! This reminds me that one day, I want to make a full size stand up arcade Arduboy…

Wow I’m sure that giant OLED looks great too, do you have any video?

#8

thanks!

I have a crappy 30 second video recorded with mobile for showing to my friends…
i’ll try to upload to youtube (first youtube video for me)

#9

Wow! Nice work! Love the way you use those tactile switches and turned them into joystick contacts. Any chance of a tutorial of how you put the whole thing together?

Edit : ahh I see you have a small write up on thingiverse. But still, a full tutorial right here on community.Arduboy would be great.

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#10

thanks!

If you’re refering about the wiring and soldering it was an easy and fast work, a bit messy but it works :grin:.
i can take some pictures explaining how is connected. Now it’s too late here in spain, maybe i will post some pictures showing the hardware.

Also for people who want to use the 2.42 OLED there’s some little changes on library, i can post here as i did in a earlier post with the SSH1106

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#11

Not a good video, can’t focus the screen and i hate vertical videos but it’s ok, just to see the size of the OLED screen:grin:

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#12

Oh yes please! For the record and for posterity! My tired falling eyes thank you! 8-D

#13

Oh my lord those buttons are EXTRA clicky! Sound like 250nm at least!! Mabe 300 or 400 even!

#14

Yes! the buttons are noisy and a bit hard to push.
I used this cheap buttons: http://www.ebay.es/itm/272584042767

#15

It’s better than what I can make.

I’ve seen loads of bartop arcade machines mostly powered by Raspberry Pi.

This is a one-off!

#16

thanks!!

My first idea was a printable bartop for a raspberry and a 5’’ LCD but after buying the 2.42 OLED i thought it would be more original. There’s a lot of raspberry bartops ready to print and build. Also the final look is so cute. I’m happy with the results.:slight_smile: