I received the “Remote Display” PCBs from OSHPark before Christmas. This was my first time using OSHPark, but i must say it was a pretty great experience. It was very easy to upload my Eagle board design, it processed quickly, and they gave detailed renders of the final boards and all the layers – all easily viewable right on their website. They also arrived ahead of schedule.

I had some time off for the holidays and managed to get one board built up.

It’s funny how I already see things that I wish I had done differently. Why didn’t i label the trim pots and the buttons?!? (The pots control contrast and the R, G, and B backlight). But what matters most came through, it works!

It still looks like a science fair project, but at least all the hardware is set and physically stable. One less bread board to deal with.

Now that this is done I need to focus on both the “Main Unit” PCB and polish up the software.