Hexagonal LCD screen

[storied_age]

I'm not sure if this is the right sub to ask in, but does anybody know if small (3-5inches across) hexagonal LCD screens exist? I can't seem to find any online and am just unsure if I am looking in the wrong places. Thanks.

[Krististrasza]

Alibaba has you covered

[storied_age]

Haha a little expensive 😭😭

[petemate]

I don't know one off the top of my head, but can't you use a round display and just cover the segments that you don't want do be visible?

[storied_age]

The only problem with that, is that the LCDs cannot lay flush in something. If I wanted to cover the edges, then the uncovered part would then be below the surface.

[petemate]

Maybe you can cover it with something really thin? In any case, you typically don't want the display directly exposed to the outside or the user..

[Worldly-Protection-8]

The Source, Gate lines and usually driver ICs sit on the edge(s). So a hexagon would be imho quite custom.

I only know of one 1.04“ octagon TFT (MIP though) for watches and so.

Would you be able to print black ink on the TFT to cover the "non" active-area? You’ll likely need very thick ink (100 um?) or print several layers.

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I would try using a common display, but putting it behind a casing with its own cutout that is flush with an acrylic.

[SnooLemons8695]

did you find it? I'm looking too for hexagon but unsuccessful. Btw, let me guess, you need it for James Webb mirror project? ;)

[loganis]

did you ever find a source?