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  1. #1
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    What to use as tinted cover for 7 segment display?

    I have a project that uses three, 7 segment displays and I have this mounted in a nice thin CNC'd box. I need somthing as a tinted cover over the digits, something like the pro's use. I have tried using 1/16" transparent bronze acrylic sheeting, which looks great, but is a bit to thick. I cannot source any thinner than .060" so I guess thats out. I need something thats under .030, but not flimsy like window tinting( I tried this but its doent look nice). I just need some kind of stiff plastic film thats tinted so I can drop it in the pocket before I put the display in. Know what I mean? Any ideas as to what I should use or where I might source it?

    Thanks all.

    Jason

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    It depend on what colour the LED's are as to what tint you use, there are nice bezels for this that should still be available, these have mounting frame and all.
    Al.
    CNC, Mechatronics Integration and Custom Machine Design

    “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”
    Albert E.

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    If you're into diy, you can spray a coat of Tamyia clear green, or charcoal, onto a thin piece of clear styrene .015"

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    What about 35mm film? That big enough?

    Matt

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    If you do not want to splurge on the bezel, for $2.00 you can get the real thing in a few colour tints.
    http://search.digikey.com/scripts/Dk...ed%20bezel
    Al.
    CNC, Mechatronics Integration and Custom Machine Design

    “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”
    Albert E.

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