Setup: Onefinity Woodworker with custom-built control system (because building the electronics is half the fun, right?). Everything works great except for one weak link.
Problem: My current cheap Amazon touchscreen fails to be a touchscreen in my garage when temperatures drop below 50°F or go above 80°F. Texas garage shop life means I hit both extremes regularly.
Requirements:
- Wide temperature range (ideally -10°F to 140°F operating range)
- 10-13" screen size preferred
- HDMI connection, USB for touchscreen, of course
- Capacitive touch
- Budget: willing to spend $200-500 for something reliable
- Needs to handle shop dust/debris reasonably well
What I’ve tried:
- Generic 10" touchscreen from Amazon - fails in temperature extremes
- Considered going back to mouse/keyboard, but I instinctively reach for the screen anyway
Question: What industrial/ruggedized touchscreens are you using in shop environments? Looking for specific model recommendations that work in unheated/uncooled garage conditions.
Bonus points if you’ve used it in a similar CNC setup and can share mounting solutions.
Thanks for the recommendations, pictures for context.
