Panel Mount - 7.0" TFT

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#####How do you mount a 7.0" TFT which has no mounting points? Matrix Orbital EVE2 and EVE3 SPI TFT or Parallel 24bit RGB TFT displays come with no tabs or PCB to mount with, so how do you mount them? It's easy! You have a flat surface on which you wish to mount your pretty TFT. You could machine the back down to allow mounting the display from the back but this would require a machine shop and painting, etc. This bezel is a good looking and simple alternative for mounting from the front instead. #####Links: [Matrix Orbital EVE2 SPI TFT](https://www.matrixorbital.com/eve2-70a) [Matrix Orbital EVE3 SPI TFT](https://www.matrixorbital.com/eve3-70a) [Matrix Orbital Parallel 24bit RGB TFT](https://www.matrixorbital.com/MOP-TFT800480-70A) [Mounting Parts Kit](https://www.matrixorbital.com/accessories/mounting/MKDIY3D) #####Panel Prep and Assembly: The TFT is mounted into the bezel without needing any additional hardware. The bezel is sized for the resistive (TPR) version of the display only at this time. The panel is held in place by small recesses on one side and 3D printed "Slip-Clips" inserted into slots on the other side. The clips may be inserted upside down to to tension them slightly and hold the display tight. The panel is prepared by cutting a rough hole in the middle of the display area and drilling 4 holes in the corners to match the 3D print. A printable drill-guide is included in this package. The TFT bezel is then placed into the holes and secured with hardware (see link above). The 3d printed bezel covers the holes and makes a nice finished look. #####Options: The bezel comes with two options: Flat - This option has square edges on the front for easy one-material printing Smooth - This option has smooth edges which are nice, but difficult to print on a one-material printer. The rounded edge tends to print distorted and probably requires Bondo and painting (see this post: [How To Finish](http://www.lcdforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6711) ). If you have a two-material printer or print at Shapeways then the smooth option might look great straight off the printer.