Yes, I too think that’s better. Let’s keep it simple and we’ll call it version 1. We can always iterate to make it more user friendly.
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I acidently designed a 2.2 inch enclosure if any one wants that?
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@lrdesigns That’s neat. If I send you the dimensions for the 2.0" display, would you be able to adjust the model for it and share the file? I could then ask a friend to 3D print it for me and test the fit.
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Sure. The benefits of parametric modeling.
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@lrdesigns, I hope this helps:
Also, the distance between the surface of the PCB and the surface of the display is 2.3mm and the pins on the left hand side come about 1mm above the surface of the PCB, so there’s only ~1.3mm between the top of the pins and the surface of the display.
The center of all holes is 2.5mm from the two nearest edges (not apparent from the diagram for the holes at the right hand side).
Photos:
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I love all the cooperation going into Dave, this is awesome.
Could someone make a bamboo enclosure please? All this aluminium and plastic is great but I’d totally fork out for a nice bamboo enclosure. Only have to buy the enclosure once right?
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Anything can be done 
I am just trying to figure out viewing angles atm
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Off topic, flagged. (Not really btw, when it actually gets flagged I don’t want you to resent me)
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To late lol
They are on topic in the Secret Santa 2018 thread 
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Could you try and modify it to make it so that that the screen is angled to like maybe 30 degrees (random number) so it would be easier to read the display when riding the board.
Also has anyone thought that this would be a great “dashboard” maybe add a on/off switch and a charge port?
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that was actually my first idea. But then I decided to try a minimum volume design first. Plus faster to model this way.
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So something like this?
Actually it would be possible to print a smartphone mount and attach to the trucks bolts. This way one could choose whatever app desired
Edit:
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That wouldnt be hard but you would probably need to design it for a particular phone first
Oh lol. Now you look like an uber driver
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My luck i would be getting calls every time i ride or it would be dead. Built in and powered by the board would be preferred for me at least.
Sounds like a really fun way to lose a phone. While im all for cool things like this and the VEGA (i’m, even getting a proton myself), but I’m really worried about people not being responsible and looking down at the stuff at the wrong time (like looking own at 30mph). Dashboards on cars work because they’re within your field of view and allow you to keep looking straight. Stuff like this should be considered more of a control panel rather than speedometer. Stuff like that should left to things like Helmets or Ar glasses, things that won’t force you to snatch your eyes off the road for a second.
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We also don’t have rearview mirrors or side mirrors. Quick glances are part of riding safety. Yeah don’t stare at your feet, but unless you’re a complete nob i don’t see this affecting safety.
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Yes, it’s a good point. My main motivation for making the gadget was to get the odometer and battery monitor. I don’t care that much about the speed and I only added it as a bonus. I’m already thinking of VeGa lite with a smaller display (maybe one of the 128x32 I2C OLEDs) that would only give you the battery status and traveled distance. One that would be small enough to mount on the side of a battery/ESC enclosure. First things first though.
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If you do call this Dave I’ll buy one.
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I agree, making ports waterproof is almost impossible.
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