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disclaimer - this is a cheap and diy approach to getting a r_e_c_u_r video sampler in your hands. if you like the device and think its worth some $$ for more professional hardware (mechanical keys, aluminum panels etc) hmu, i can add you the boutique enclosure wishlist.
for using other parts and other questions check out the faq , or get in touch.
these are the parts you need to get. to reduce shipping costs to nz i sourced them through aliexpress.com but you could equally get them from ebay or elsewhere.
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raspberry pi3 37 USD
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raspberry pi screen 12 USD
other bits and pieces:
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4x m2 and 6x m3 screws, 6mm is long enough - i ended up using 4 2-gauge and 6 4-gauge self tapping screws instead which were easier to get into the plastic case.
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4 gb or greater mircoSD card
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a stable 5volt, 1A microUsb power supply
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some rubber feet for the bottom ? i had these rubber feet around from a previous project that work nicely
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i 3d printed my enclosure using these files for the top and bottom. if you dont have access to a printer you can upload these files to a popular printing service in you region (eg ...)
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2d print these key stickers if you want to use the default key mapping, or modify the svg file (in inkscape or something) to create your own. you could print them onto vinyl, label paper or just normal paper and attach with with double sided tape...
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using etcher (or otherwise) flash the micro sd with my modified image of raspbian (or follow these instructions to install from scratch.)
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insert sd card into pi
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use the 4 small screws to attach pi+screen to the bottom piece of enclosure
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attach the lcd screen via the pi header pins so it fits exactly on top of the pi. (some little spacers could be used to support the top corners of the screen)
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put a battery in the keypad , insert its usb dongle into the pi. fasten the keypad to the baseplate; i used some double sided tap along raised strips - although now im thinking superglue might hold better...
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use the 6 large screws to hold the top panel to the bottom
you are done ! wasnt that easy ?
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