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Run DMD - Clock
- Thread starter Matt Vince
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I will happily stick the bits together for anyone that wants to buy the bits and send them to me (or send me the money and ill buy them etc)
Bear in mind that the finished product is quite large and fragile(about 2.5 feet by 8 inches by 4 inches), it will require good packaging and will most likely be expensive.
Also if you can replace a part in a pinball machine you can stick one of these together its like 10 screws and standoffs.. but my offer stands
Bear in mind that the finished product is quite large and fragile(about 2.5 feet by 8 inches by 4 inches), it will require good packaging and will most likely be expensive.
Also if you can replace a part in a pinball machine you can stick one of these together its like 10 screws and standoffs.. but my offer stands
Even I managed to put it together!!!! Now there's no excuses
Me too, then I can sell my Transformers wall lamp to Dan who has been badgering me to sell it to him ever since I put the photo up.
Keen to build one myself so giving this a bump.
Did anything come of getting the frames made locally?
Did anything come of getting the frames made locally?
I ordered some plastic from these folks;
http://www.theplasticpeople.co.uk/Category/products-cut-to-size-plastic/Products
Then with a Dremal made the screw holes for the standoffs, see my short video;
http://www.theplasticpeople.co.uk/Category/products-cut-to-size-plastic/Products
Then with a Dremal made the screw holes for the standoffs, see my short video;
It's a truly cool clock. I got one of the Franco B frames from arcade otaku. Not sure if he still makes them.
I had the screws & nuts got the hex spacers from Farnell (Element 14)
Here is my parts list;
Part Num. Qty. ordered Product description Mnfr Part #
1466794 24 05.04.401 SPACER, M4X40-VZK 05.04.401
1466813 12 05.03.303 SPACER, M3X30-NI 05.03.303
1466842 12 05.03.161 SPACER, M3X16-VZK 05.03.161
I must admit I cheated as I just got the parts someone else suggested.
One thing I did find is the RunDMD board was a tad too close to the displays so the standoff that mounted that could be a tad shorter.
Farnell also sell the M3 / M4 screws and nuts that you may need.
I am looking at making another one soon so may document that process better in a month.
Here is my parts list;
Part Num. Qty. ordered Product description Mnfr Part #
1466794 24 05.04.401 SPACER, M4X40-VZK 05.04.401
1466813 12 05.03.303 SPACER, M3X30-NI 05.03.303
1466842 12 05.03.161 SPACER, M3X16-VZK 05.03.161
I must admit I cheated as I just got the parts someone else suggested.
One thing I did find is the RunDMD board was a tad too close to the displays so the standoff that mounted that could be a tad shorter.
Farnell also sell the M3 / M4 screws and nuts that you may need.
I am looking at making another one soon so may document that process better in a month.
that's very decent of you Jules, much appreciated
Actually thats a good point.... So - Julian - How would you be for making a batch of these?? The stumbler really is the frames - The rest of the parts are relatively freely available 
Well I came across this today;
http://www.ponoko.com/design-your-own/products/run-dmd-frame-set-rev-2-0-1-set--12565
It looks like frames that you order to be made up for RunDMD, I have ordered one to go to my USA address from there I'll get it sent over and let the forum know what they are like, it was only about 30 bucks!!
http://www.ponoko.com/design-your-own/products/run-dmd-frame-set-rev-2-0-1-set--12565
It looks like frames that you order to be made up for RunDMD, I have ordered one to go to my USA address from there I'll get it sent over and let the forum know what they are like, it was only about 30 bucks!!
They may well be the original Template... looks like an upgraded version of it. Out of interest, how much did it work out shipped, and from where if you dont mind me asking ?
The displays are attainable but with a 3-4 week lead time.... saying that, it is probably advisable to order staggered in smaller quantities as more likely to avoid customs.
I'll order a couple of LED modules so i can have a play as i have the board...
The displays are attainable but with a 3-4 week lead time.... saying that, it is probably advisable to order staggered in smaller quantities as more likely to avoid customs.
I'll order a couple of LED modules so i can have a play as i have the board...
Well on that website you can select 'Add to personal factory' and after creating an account they apparently make them for you and send them out.
As its going to a US address I'm not sure on UK postage just yet, but I just had an Amazon Echo (a speaker thing) from the US and that postage was only 30$ so I'd imagine 10 bucks shipping...
As its going to a US address I'm not sure on UK postage just yet, but I just had an Amazon Echo (a speaker thing) from the US and that postage was only 30$ so I'd imagine 10 bucks shipping...
$48 Shipping to the UK (1-8 days)!!!!! 
I'm looking at two versions. a Self-build, and pre-built.
Limited Run.
they wont be cheap, as the parts arent cheap, and will depend on getting stung for customs, however things are in motion now
Limited Run.
they wont be cheap, as the parts arent cheap, and will depend on getting stung for customs, however things are in motion now
These look awesome! That shipping from the states is crazy!
Still working on this
My games room is missing one of these so very interested Paul if they can be sold at a reasonable cost.
I THINK, and it's only a rough guess, the original ones rolled in around £250ish....
Just to give you a rough idea. Of course, hoping these will be cheaper with with the exchange rate differences, and natural depreciation of electronic stuff. I'll update with some prices when I find some time to sort em out
Anyone still interested after they have fallen off their chairs??
Just to give you a rough idea. Of course, hoping these will be cheaper with with the exchange rate differences, and natural depreciation of electronic stuff. I'll update with some prices when I find some time to sort em out
Anyone still interested after they have fallen off their chairs??
Still interested lol.
Right....
Led boards received from China (Red), and fitted as a demo - this is with the pre-built "run-dmd" board and pinball animations. You cant add/edit your own to these - saying that there are 1,568 animations available on the card.
Because of the layout of the LCD panels having changed (mounting points have changed) this will need a modification to @Nickbs plastics, however i am collating all changes and will ping them in his direction this week.
Now experimenting with hardware needed to mount either board (2 different types). Getting close to being in a position to supply these now - Probably a few weeks away from being able to take orders if anyone is interested - Prices and lead times to follow soon...
EDIT - These panels arent connected together yet, nor mounted to the frame...
Led boards received from China (Red), and fitted as a demo - this is with the pre-built "run-dmd" board and pinball animations. You cant add/edit your own to these - saying that there are 1,568 animations available on the card.
Because of the layout of the LCD panels having changed (mounting points have changed) this will need a modification to @Nickbs plastics, however i am collating all changes and will ping them in his direction this week.
Now experimenting with hardware needed to mount either board (2 different types). Getting close to being in a position to supply these now - Probably a few weeks away from being able to take orders if anyone is interested - Prices and lead times to follow soon...
EDIT - These panels arent connected together yet, nor mounted to the frame...
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Ohhhhhhh looking good and getting close .... Count me in still
I'm still up for one love these things
I would like one too!