New front panel

[gcormier]

For those who have a non-functional front panel, damaged ribbon cable, etc

The PCB is 0.8mm thick and is flush with the face.

• There's room to add another button, but adding 2 more might be a bit tight
• A 3d-printed face could be an option that covers the ribbon/ffc connector. It could snap into the key-holes on both sides
• The key is no longer functional/required

https://github.com/gcormier/megadesk/tree/master/buttons

[gcormier]

Big thanks to Gina ( https://github.com/foosel ) for sending me a spare case that I ripped apart to get the dimensions and do all the test fits with 3D-printed prototypes.

[gcormier]

Another thought - I could make the board double sided. One has 2 buttons, the other has 3, and one could decide which side to actually use. FFC footprint on both sides obviously.

v8 and onwards have 2 extra pins used by the FFC ribbon that go to this board. So it the max is 4 buttons.

[gcormier]

I realize a dual sided board has issues with the slot needing to be cutout twice. But it's pretty ugly.

This can slide over to cover things, at the expense of a slightly thicker front bezel.

It uses the existing safety pin as a fixture. A dot or two of CA could be used if something more permanent is desired.

[gcormier]

With the buttons.

A small bend is necessary in the ribbon cable since the opening in the grey housing does not line up with the FFC connector on megadesk.

FFC is a 2" (51mm) length, such as https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/detail/assmann-wsw-components/AFFC-100-10-051-11/6570435
3" could be used as well, makes for a bigger loop but there is room to fold it in half.

Putting the FFC into the button-PCB is a bit delicate. I have inserted it first, then fished it through the slot. I think if I order any more, I would route out the slot completely since it's now hidden by this case. Or perhaps I could leave it as-is, and then if it's going to be hidden, then one can just snip out the piece on the purple lines:

[ryanmatthews]

I found this because I thought my buttons had died completely. I ultimately resolved the issue with the solution in this post https://github.com/gcormier/megadesk/discussions/114, but I detest the feel of the original buttons, and would absolutely buy this kit if you offered it. Space permitting I would say the buttons could even be bigger. I find the issue with the original is that it's not absolutely clear if the button is pressed or not pressed - having a more assured/positive feeling would be great.

[gcormier]

Do you have access to a 3d printer?

[ryanmatthews]

I don’t own one, but I do have a friend who has a couple of different ones.

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[gcormier]

The files to 3D-print if you want the housing are here https://github.com/gcormier/megadesk/tree/master/buttons

[ryanmatthews]

Hey Greg, I know Canada Post is slow at the holidays, but I just wanted to check in and see if you had a chance to solder/mail this. I’m incredibly excited to try the mod. Ryan

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