Hypno HDMI Expander DIY

[Cowboy]

Hypno HDMI Expander DIY

I have had a lot fo requests for a eurorack HDMI expander panel for Hypno. The fastest way for me to get this going would be a some kind of diy option. If we land a mountable part list I can design a 3d printed/pcb panel for your preferred solution. @Cowboy had some good part suggestions, could you post those here again?

[Winston]

Merged with existing thread

[sfish]

I was about to pull the trigger on parts and make my own HDMI Expander. While trying to source a 3HP blank panel, I ran into a product from a group I’ve bought from in the past who make quite a few nifty eurorack items including this:

Tymkrs H2A Eurorack Module by Tymkrs (The Toymakers) on Tindie

I thought to myself: Maybe I can fit my HDMI port on their panel just below their HDMI port - effectively piggybacking on their form without interfering with their functionality. I wrote to them asking if they thought it would work and they wrote back (saying it would be unlikely to fit) proposing the idea of producing a round of proper Expanders for us.

So now I’m gauging interest. If you think this is something you’d buy, let me know. Once I have an idea how many they could sell, I’ll be able to find out the cost per module and gauge final interest.

[SleepyRon]

I haven’t gotten around to creating a panel for this DIY project just yet but it is on my list to create a PCB panel. At that point I will simply list the panel on the site for purchase.

( I was actually hoping to get a prototype of this panel ordered this week )

[sfish]

I would definitely buy one. What do you expect the panel size to be? 2 or 3 HP?

[Winston]

Please lord don’t make it an uneven hp

[SleepyBrian]

It will actually be 3.5hp…

jk

[SleepyRon]

Good news! 2hp should be able to fit the panel mount adapter.

In theory…

Now we wait to see if this works out in practice.

[SleepyRon]

Prototype is working!

[ai_botfly]

Oh dear! So, are the 2hp panels up for grabs yet?

[Winston]

We should have them for sale fairly soon, we’ll update this thread when they’re ready to ship.

[SleepyRon]

DIY Hypno HDMI Expander!

Expander panels are available now!!!

Here is the full part list again (also on the shop page):

• Official Hypno Expander Panel
• 20cm FPV HDMI Male to 90 Degree Down Angled HDMI Male
• HDMI Female to Female Panel Mount Adapter

[BlackSun]

Okay, that’s awesome so far.
Time for next level shit: Create a panel for 1U!
Cowboy already showed a picture of his case (2nd post).
Imagine that the expander panel is above the Hypno.
Good idea? Yes or … yes?!

[cweiss]

So it looks like the officially linked HDMI panel mount is no longer available. There’s a few alternatives, are any known to actually fit?

I’m mainly concerned about hole spacing - HDMI cables don’t have locking screws like DB-style connectors (serial cables, VGA, etc), so I dont know if the hole distance is standard.

[SleepyRon]

Anything that looks like it on Amazon from the keywords “female to female hdmi panel mount” should do fine it’s a generic part.

[Winston]

I think this one is the same although it’s a two pack - group buy anyone? haha

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WJKTY4H/

[jonnyedwin]

Any idea on when more of these will be in stock? I’m looking to get one ASAP.

[SleepyRon]

Hai welcome to the forum jonnyedwin! Sorry about that I didn’t realize that I put the incorrect stock number. These are currently in stock, I have plenty of these. Please check again!

[jonnyedwin]

Awesome, thanks! Just purchased.

[KAM]

Also, Adafruit sales the HDMI ribbons and ends for those who don’t wish to buy it from Amazon. Panel works really well in the 4ms pod case.

KW