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₹500 – ₹1,500

3 – 6 Hours

Partial Kit

Panel-mount 0.96" bare OLED with screw terminals

A custom two-board module packaging a raw 0.96" I2C OLED inside a standard 48x29mm panel-mount enclosure with screw terminals.

Originally published on Hackaday.io

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Parts You'll Need

This project is sourced from another site, not written by us — this list is our best match of their components against what we stock, not a verified bill of materials. Always check the original blog (linked above) for the actual parts list before buying.

0.96 Inch I2C/IIC 4pin OLED Display Module White Rs. 349.00
10pcs - 220 ohm 1/4 W Resistor Set Rs. 39.00
10pcs 5mm RED Diffused Light Emitting Diodes - LEDs Set Rs. 39.00
400 Points Mini Solderless Prototype PCB Breadboard High Quality Rs. 89.00
MB102 Adjustable Breadboard Power Supply Module (3.3V & 5V) for Arduino & Raspberry Pi Rs. 139.00
Jumper Wire 10 Pin Male To Male 20cm Rs. 45.00
Jumper Wire 10 Pin Male To Female 20cm Rs. 45.00

Selected: Rs. 0.00

This list includes a generic resistor set as a placeholder — it is not matched to the exact value or part number this circuit needs. The correct one is specified on the original source page linked above; check it before buying.

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How It Works

This project integrates a raw 0.96-inch 128x64 pixel I2C OLED display into a compact, professional package by housing it inside a repurposed 48x29mm panel meter donor enclosure. Because the bare screen operates on a 3.3V logic and supply voltage, an XC6206 3.3V low-dropout (LDO) linear voltage regulator is incorporated alongside supporting SMD capacitors to step down and stabilize incoming power from an external source. Connection points are simplified and made robust through a double-level 3.5mm PCB screw terminal block and a 1x8 2.54mm pin header, routing power, ground, and I2C communication lines (SDA and SCL) securely between the internal custom two-board module and the outside wiring. A 1mm translucent acrylic sheet acts as a protective window lens mounted in front of the screen, diffusing the bright internal pixels while shielding the delicate glass substrate from physical contact. Operating entirely on an analog or discrete build platform without a dedicated microcontroller board, this self-contained display module relies on external host devices to supply both the I2C data stream and appropriate DC power, making it a versatile visual output peripheral for various electronic circuits.

Why Build This

Upgrade your DIY laboratory bench power supplies and custom test equipment with a professional, enclosed digital instrument display.

Learn how to mechanically house, mount, and protect delicate bare-screen electronics inside standard plastic panel meter enclosures.

Practice designing clean wiring interfaces using double-level screw terminals and robust LDO power regulation circuits.

Real-World Application

Used as a reusable panel instrument display for electronic test equipment, DIY power supplies, and bench prototypes.

Skills You'll Learn

I2C serial communication wiring

panel-meter enclosure modification

LDO voltage regulation design

PCB screw terminal integration

optical window mounting

Safety Precautions

No specific precautions noted for this build — always follow general electronics safety practices.

Technology Tags

OLED

I2C

KICAD

PCB DESIGN

ENCLOSURES

PANEL MOUNT

SMT ASSEMBLY

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this project require a microcontroller to function?

Yes, the bare OLED screen requires an external host device or microcontroller (such as an Arduino) to send the necessary I2C display data and power.

Why is an XC6206 regulator included in the design?

The XC6206 LDO regulator steps down and stabilizes the incoming voltage to ensure the sensitive 3.3V bare OLED screen receives clean, safe power.

Can I connect this directly to standard 5V I2C lines?

While the power is regulated down to 3.3V, you should verify that your I2C data lines (SDA/SCL) are logic-level compatible with 3.3V to avoid damaging the bare screen.

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