LED Matrix Frame for 32x64 P5 LED Panel

I really like the look of these LED Matrix Panels.

With the addition of the super simple Adafruit Matrix Portal interface board they are easy to program and display.

But the backs of these panels are completely exposed and the Matrix Portal board sticks out the side.

So I decided to build a frame for them that also protected the board.

I don't have a printer that has a big enough build plate for the entire width of the panel so as a compromise I designed it in two parts.

The left side is the side the Matrix Portal board attaches to.

The have 3 styles for it. In all styles the side button are completely accessible.

1. "Left" pretty much completely covers the Matrix Portal board.
2. "Left Full Open" exposes a bit of the board but makes the boards status LEDs fully visible.
3. "Left See Through" is the compromise. The board's status lights are visible through the hole but the board is still protected.

The Right side has 2 options

1. "Right" - Normal
2. "Right Open" - Added several holes so if the panel needs to be mounted vertically there was something that could catch or hold a hook or even a thumbtack.

Put the left panel on first then the right. The right overlaps the left on the center screws to hold both in place.

These panels use M3 screws.

To attached the frame to the panel I used four 6mm M3 screws for the corners and two 8mm M3 screws for the centers.

Of course this was specifically designed for the panels I got from China. I've examined the specs for the sizes of other 32x64 P5 Panels from Adafruit and Amazon and the size dimensions look the same.

But your sizes might be off so I hope this works for you.

If you need a version for the P4 size of this board try this one... https://www.printables.com/model/514658-led-matrix-frame-for-32x64-p4-led-panel-adabox-16

Here are the links to my TinkerCad designs. Not sure of it helps people modify it but I hope it does...

Left - https://www.tinkercad.com/things/4ZA5D7KwKh2

Left Open - https://www.tinkercad.com/things/lESl59nzvty

Left See Through - https://www.tinkercad.com/things/0u90v3z0yGO

Right Open - https://www.tinkercad.com/things/atO2l6iflJF

Right Closed - https://www.tinkercad.com/things/j3QxSlNxGwS

Print Settings

Printer Brand:

Prusa

Printer: 

I3 MK3S

Rafts:

No

Supports: 

No

Resolution:

0.3

Infill: 

10%

Notes:

No supports if you print the tall way.