Popsicle stick monitor stand
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Since the pine64's HDMI port doesn't support my monitor's screen resolution, once MackPi figured out how to enable the LCD screen in Linux, I went ahead and ordered 3 of the touchscreens. Sure, they're a bit small, but you can't beat the price.

For my mini-desktop machine, I needed something to hold the screen up at the correct viewing angle. I started with a little plastic ipod holder which worked a little, but kept getting knocked down. Next I worked at making something out of cardboard. That would have worked, had I been able to locate some zip ties to attach the screen. But while looking through my garage for the zip ties, I found a box of craft sticks (popsicle sticks) and my mind started working.

I ended up making a mini-monitor stand out of the popsicle sticks, some hot glue, and rubber bands. It actually works really well! Here are some pictures of it:

   

   

   

That project ended up being pretty fun and easy, so now I'm thinking of making an entire case out of the sticks. I'm imagining making something that folds into a box when not being used, but opens up into something like a mini-netbook. If I can make it work, I'll be looking for a small wooden keyboard and mouse to go with it.

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That's what I'm talking about.

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I finished the popsicle stick case (the pine shack). Also purchased a bamboo keyboard and mouse to match (sort of).

Here it is in action:
   

Side view:
   

And it closes up when not in use:
   

It's too bad Pine doesn't have stickers to decorate it with.

One more picture of the inside:
   
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(11-03-2016, 03:34 PM)psychedup Wrote: I finished the popsicle stick case (the pine shack). Also purchased a bamboo keyboard and mouse to match (sort of).

Here it is in action:


Side view:


And it closes up when not in use:


It's too bad Pine doesn't have stickers to decorate it with.

One more picture of the inside:
Seems PINE64 sticker is a popular request and we will produce some.
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Some high resolution pine backgrounds would be nice too... js
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Now that's awesome!
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