16x2 LCD panel meter case

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Despite the market being flooded with these devices, which often cost less than $2, I'm still buzzing about the "can I build it myself" question. So, here we are, dissecting a panel meter schematic in great detail. Schematics and build instructions can be found at: https://hackaday.io/project/27794-build-your-own-panel-meter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zpa7TBHG6Ks The benefits of building your own device are numerous. For starters, having a personalized device is always a good thing. You can put your name on it, display other messages, choose your own display colors, create your own font, and so much more. You also have the freedom to display the desired range, number of decimals, and particular order of your readings. This means you can make personalized measurements, such as power readings at specific voltages. You can even program it to display warning or error messages if certain values exceed a certain threshold. Plus, you can display min/max values at your choice, depending on your needs and applications. Another advantage is that you can design the device perfectly to suit your needs. It's also a great exercise, allowing you to learn a lot from building it. It takes you back to those school days of designing and calculating a shunt, determining an OpAmp factor, and integrating values into the MCU through the ADC. Now, let's talk about print and slicing settings: Layer Height: 0.3mm Number of Shells: 3 Top Layers: 3 Bottom Layers: 3 Infill Percentage: 10% Honeycomb Infill: Enabled