I'm putting this raspberrypi based streamer into an aluminum chassis (Hammond 1434-22).
First issue is the 40 pin extension cable. I thought I'd get an FFC/FPC cable to make the short run, but the adapter I got don't really fit. I also got two identical connectors: whoops, needed one female and one male.
Should I just use a regular 40pin ribbon cable for this extension? Or which adapters + cable should I use? Important pics attached.
Lastly: some advice on how to mount this screen. The designer chose to put a multifunction knob (clicks to turn, button click to push) on the PCB with the screen, as well as a small IR receiver. The knob has a chassis mount friendly threading and lock nut. If I use it, the screen will be sunk into the chassis about 3-5mm I'd guess. I think it's the path of least resistance, but might look stupid.
I could also cut an off shape to allow the knob, chassis nut, IR reciever, all to protrude a bit from the front. Then I could flush mount the screen PCB with the three provided bolt holes (no spacers needed).
Any advice on this stuff? Thanks!
https://imgur.com/a/1HvE5sJ
CABLE FFC/FPC 40POS 0.5MM 9.84"
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/det ... 4/14205155
https://iancanada.ca/products/inexpensi ... 4753851692
First issue is the 40 pin extension cable. I thought I'd get an FFC/FPC cable to make the short run, but the adapter I got don't really fit. I also got two identical connectors: whoops, needed one female and one male.
Should I just use a regular 40pin ribbon cable for this extension? Or which adapters + cable should I use? Important pics attached.
Lastly: some advice on how to mount this screen. The designer chose to put a multifunction knob (clicks to turn, button click to push) on the PCB with the screen, as well as a small IR receiver. The knob has a chassis mount friendly threading and lock nut. If I use it, the screen will be sunk into the chassis about 3-5mm I'd guess. I think it's the path of least resistance, but might look stupid.
I could also cut an off shape to allow the knob, chassis nut, IR reciever, all to protrude a bit from the front. Then I could flush mount the screen PCB with the three provided bolt holes (no spacers needed).
Any advice on this stuff? Thanks!
https://imgur.com/a/1HvE5sJ
CABLE FFC/FPC 40POS 0.5MM 9.84"
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/det ... 4/14205155
https://iancanada.ca/products/inexpensi ... 4753851692
Statistics: Posted by mrdrew — Fri Dec 19, 2025 3:14 am — Replies 1 — Views 51