The original version of the PanelDue was a controller board that plugged into a separate LCD. It has gone through a number of revisions, with versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0.

Outline specifications:

• The control board and firmware support 3 screen sizes: 4.2", 5" and 7", at two resolutions: 480×272 (4.3-inch displays) or 800×480 pixels (5- and 7-inch displays).
• 5V power from host 3D printer controller.
• 2-wire async serial interface with 3.3V signal level (5V tolerant input).
• Connections to the external SD card socket that is included on most compatible displays is available via a 10-way ribbon cable connector on version 2.0 PanelDue boards.
• 4-wire cable to connect the PanelDue to your controller board for the serial and power connections.

A PanelDue v1.1 with a 4.2" screen:

PanelDue v2 with a 7" screen:

The PanelDue 5i and PanelDue 7i are currently available in the Duet3D online shop, and from Duet3D resellers. This integrated version has a 5" or 7" TFT LCD panel with the PanelDue controller by David Crocker integrated on the LCD's PCB.

• Resolution of 800×480 pixels on a 5 inch or 7 inch LCD.
• 5V power from host 3D printer controller.
• 2-wire async serial interface with 3.3V signal level (5V tolerant input). This is presented as a 4 pin header with 5V, Gnd and the two serial wires.
• Connections to the onboard micro SD card socket as well as the PanelDue serial and power connections are all available via a 10-way ribbon cable. A 300mm long ribbon cable is the maximum recommended length.
• There is more information on how to connect it to the duet here: Connecting a PanelDue.

Panel Due 7i

Panel Due 7i connections

Panel Due 5i

There is more information on how to connect it to the duet here: Connecting a PanelDue, with detailed documentation available on DC42's PanelDue web page.

See: Installing and Updating PanelDue Firmware

Caution! Do not use an SD extender cable from the SD socket on the Panel Due.Some types of SD card extender cable have been found to damage the SD card socket. Damage to the SD card socket from using an extender cable is not covered by the warranty.

DC42's OpenSCAD enclosure design that is configurable for the different options here:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:656884

https://forum.duet3d.com/user/cyoung on the forum made this modelof the PanelDue 3.0 + 7 inch screen

Mark Rehorst has this enclosure for the 7i which includes a model of the 7i itself.

The version 2.0 and v3.0 dimensions are shown below

Check the documentation for the specific screen you purchase if you do not get it directly from Duet3D or a reseller. The standard dimensions are shown: