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Congratulations on your purchase of the MM Panel Mini. This versatile mini LCD module is designed for easy integration into your custom projects. Please read these instructions carefully to ensure optimal performance and longevity of your device.

1. Getting Started

Before using your device, familiarize yourself with the hardware layout. Your unit arrives with a partial charge for immediate testing. If not please charge your unit via the USB-C Port first.

  • Initial Test: LongPress the power button to turn it on. Ensure the demo video plays smoothly and audio output is audible. If you do not hear any audio try to raise the volume via the volume up button.

  • Charging: Connect the unit to a power source via the USB-C port.

    Note: The device will not play video while charging.

2. Adding videos

To load your custom content, follow these steps:

  1. Download the Mac or PC App HERE and follow the installation directions.

  2. Connect your device to your computer using the USB-C cable.

  3. Access Storage: The unit will appear as a removable drive on your operating system.

  4. Use the video converter app to convert your video to the AMV format.

  5. Transfer: Drag and drop your converted video(s) files directly onto the drive of the device. Note that the device can hold unto 4GB of video. Your files should be much smaller than the original after conversion. (You may delete the pre-loaded demo video to free up storage. )

  6. Eject: Safely eject the drive from your computer before disconnecting the cable.

  7. Disconnect your device from the USB-C Port. LongPress the power button to turn it on and see it come to life!

ADDING YOUTUBE VIDEOS

To load videos demo YouTube, follow these steps:

Once you have chosen your desired YouTube video, copy its URL and paste it on this website. After you have downloaded and saved your video you must use our Video Converter App first and then add it to the device. We remind you that you are responsible for what you download and put on your device. Please consult YouTubes terms and conditions.

Tip: If your files are larger than 4 GB you can use this website to compress the file.

3. Advanced Hardware Modifications

⚠️ Disclaimer: The following modifications are intended for advanced users only.
Proceed with caution! Choosing to do these modifications will void any returns.

External Power (Bypassing the Battery)

To run the MM Panel Mini on a continuous external power source rather than the internal battery:

  • Carefully snip the wires leading to the battery.

  • Connect a stable 3.7V DC power adapter, you will most likely need to use a step down converter to achieve this voltage.

  • Warning: Exceeding 3.7V or will cause permanent hardware damage that is unrepairable.

Button Modifications & Removal

If your project requires a "clean" look without physical buttons, follow the protocols below. Please note that only momentary switches are supported. Regular on/off toggle switches will not work.

Important Tips: For the button removals and modifications, we strongly recommend using heat-shrink tubing over the soldered joint to prevent short circuits. Electrical tape is a secondary alternative. To avoid accidental shorts and board damage, ensure wires are cut one at a time.

For the volume buttons make sure to set the desired volume before cutting the buttons as you will not be able to set the volume once buttons are removed.

Component Modification Action Resulting Behavior
Power Cut wires at the button and join the red and black wires together. Unit starts playing immediately when power is applied.
Play/Pause Snip wires and insulate ends (or desolder from the board). Button function is disabled.
Next/Prev Snip wires and insulate ends (or desolder from the board). Button function is disabled.
Volume +/- Snip wires and insulate ends (or desolder from the board). Unit locks at the last set volume level.

troubleshooting

    1. Make sure your battery is full charged.

    2. Try a longer press on the power button, sometimes a quick press may not work.

    3. If you have made any custom wiring modification to the power source or switch, double check those connections.

  • All videos converted with our tool must be horizontal. Vertical videos from your phone will not work.

    Videos must be 1920x1080, 1280 × 720 or the native size of 320x240

    Format of source videos must be MP4 or MOV. Other formats may not work.

  • Once you plug in your mini LCD, it will appear just like a thumb drive or SD card. On a PC, look for it under 'This PC' in your File Explorer. On a Mac, you’ll find it right on your Desktop or in the Finder sidebar under 'Locations'.

  • Please be aware that physical modifications (such as extending wires, changing switches, or altering the power supply) are not covered by our support policy. Once a unit has been physically modified, it is no longer eligible for repair or replacement.We do not provide customer service on customizations.