I would appreciate your advice on a project Im considering undertaking.
Project Goal
1) Complete a technical project with my daughter.
2) Build a funky/art computer that runs a very simple custom application that requires a 7 touchscreen.
3) Potentially meet my daughters desire to upcycle.
Existing Materials that could meet #3:
- old Lenovo T60 laptop in decent shape
- V1 kindle fire that has a horrible battery
- a few boxes filled with old computer stuff everything from old cases to power supplies
Design ideas:
A) Will likely build the case out of wood to support the funky/art goals. Weve been playing around with Acrylic on other projects so were toyed with the idea of veneer over acrylic due to thinness/strength. But all wood might be easiest.
B) Im leaning towards a windows based mini-itx system. Weve coded an Android app but I could probably hack my way through a C-sharp program easier than learning android (or R-pi or Arduino). Plus I assume drivers would more likely be turn-key.
C) Id go low heat components and leave room for a fan if my fan-less venting strategy doesnt work.
D) Dropping the upcycle requirement probably will save time and help get the project to done.
A few areas where Id appreciate help:
- Seems like I could go with an LVDS equipped motherboard and Id be set with the T60 screen. Is there any value in the kindle fire screen? Should I blow the hole upcycle idea and just buy a new screen and touchscreen?
- It looks like I can buy a 4 wire touch screen and then connect that to a 3M USB controller. Are the controllers standard? Will I have driver issues with Windows? Anyway to use the serial port header?
- Any thoughts on reuse of the kindle fire touchscreen (that has advantages of already having a professional bevel.
- Whats the best way to shield EMF?
- Do I have worry about grounding any components?
Any thoughts (or links to more info) would be greatly appreciated.
Project Goal
1) Complete a technical project with my daughter.
2) Build a funky/art computer that runs a very simple custom application that requires a 7 touchscreen.
3) Potentially meet my daughters desire to upcycle.
Existing Materials that could meet #3:
- old Lenovo T60 laptop in decent shape
- V1 kindle fire that has a horrible battery
- a few boxes filled with old computer stuff everything from old cases to power supplies
Design ideas:
A) Will likely build the case out of wood to support the funky/art goals. Weve been playing around with Acrylic on other projects so were toyed with the idea of veneer over acrylic due to thinness/strength. But all wood might be easiest.
B) Im leaning towards a windows based mini-itx system. Weve coded an Android app but I could probably hack my way through a C-sharp program easier than learning android (or R-pi or Arduino). Plus I assume drivers would more likely be turn-key.
C) Id go low heat components and leave room for a fan if my fan-less venting strategy doesnt work.
D) Dropping the upcycle requirement probably will save time and help get the project to done.
A few areas where Id appreciate help:
- Seems like I could go with an LVDS equipped motherboard and Id be set with the T60 screen. Is there any value in the kindle fire screen? Should I blow the hole upcycle idea and just buy a new screen and touchscreen?
- It looks like I can buy a 4 wire touch screen and then connect that to a 3M USB controller. Are the controllers standard? Will I have driver issues with Windows? Anyway to use the serial port header?
- Any thoughts on reuse of the kindle fire touchscreen (that has advantages of already having a professional bevel.
- Whats the best way to shield EMF?
- Do I have worry about grounding any components?
Any thoughts (or links to more info) would be greatly appreciated.
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