IEE VFD Enclosure Control Box

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Updated source code: https://github.com/truglodite/3D-Printer-Enclosure\r\n\r\nI built this custom control panel circuit for my Lack enclosure Arduino setup featuring a 7.75" 2x20 IEVFD. The model number of my VFD is 05464ASSY35119, but other 7.75" 2x20 IEVFD models may also fit. I used ubiquitous 6mm square momentary NO switches everywhere for pennies. Assembly requires 10x hard drive mount screws or similar, and 4 mounting screws depending on what you are mounting it to.\r\n\r\nThis design features two compartments: a button mount and a mounting flange to print. The VFD compartment contains the VFD and buttons. The switches are friction fit in the mount, then the mount is screwed to the VFD box behind the printed buttons. The rear compartment houses the Arduino, fets, and 5V supply, and gets screwed on to the VFD compartment with 4 screws. I added a bunch of ziptie anchors to secure the boards & wiring since none of my electronics used mounting posts. The mounting flange tilts at 8* to match a mount I made for my A8 LCD. It gets screwed with 4 more screws to the back of the rear compartment. This design can be reversed (flange on top or bottom) for over or under mounting. My pic shows mine under mounted.\r\n\r\nOf course, this VFD box is useful for various projects requiring a large VFD with "3 button menus". I made the rear compartment oversized for this reason.