DIY Project: VoCore 4 Inch Screen / Dashboard
After the last projects (round dashboard and laptimer), it’s time for another small dashboard. This project is centred around the 4-inch VoCore display, which is to be packed as compactly as possible into a 3D-printed housing.
Parts list
In addition to the printed housing and the VoCore display, the project only requires a USB-C cable (the feed-through is 4x4mm in size) and four screws. The total cost is between €50 and €80, depending on the source of supply.
- 4 inch VoCore screen
- USB-C cable
- 4 X M3x8mm cylinder head screws
- Matching screws for mounting on the corresponding base
7% 3D-Simgear Gutscheincode / Coupon code: simracingpc
| 4 Inch VoCore (MPRO) | |
|---|---|
| SIZE | 97mm x 58mm x 3.8mm |
| DISPLAY SIZE | 86mm x 53mm |
| INTERFACE | USB 2.0 HS |
| COLORS | 24bit, 16bit |
| RESOLUTION | 480 x 800 |
| FRAME PER SECOND | 60 |
| TOUCH PAD | Capacitive, two points |
| DRIVER | framebuffer, libusb |
| POWER SUPPLY | TYPEC 5.0V |
| POWER CONSUMPTION | ~1.2W |
| BACKLIGHT | 350LM |
3D print
Both parts can be printed without support structures, although material should not be spared, especially for the bracket. There is a choice of three different models, with the brackets also requiring the appropriate screws for attachment to the wheel base:
- Fanatec: 2 x M6X10mm cylinder head bolts
- Asetek: 2 x M6X50 cylinder head bolts + spacer (see print files)
- Rear without specific bracket
Assembly
As with the previous projects, installation is carried out in just a few steps:
- Insert the VoCore screen into the housing (note the orientation!)
- Connecting the USB-C cable incl. securing the cable if necessary
- Screwing the back with four M3x8mm cylinder head screws. Optionally, screws with a length of up to 12 mm can also be used here. The screws should not be overtightened to avoid damaging the printed housing.
Software
Simhub is again used as the software, which enables a large number of ready-made dashboards. The dashboard can be installed here in just a few seconds (Add Device -> Generic VoCore Screen).
Conclusion
The DIY project enables a very compact dashboard to be realised cost-effectively, which is supplied with power directly via USB and does not require an additional power supply or an additional connection to the graphics card.
