small analog meter source?

[mad.ax]

I need to build a few prototypes for January. The customer wants an analogue voltmeter. No need for high precision, more an indication between 3 and 20 VDC. I don't mind having to add resistors and rectifying diode. It has to be small cause there little room in the box, analogue, a bit retro looking, and current production in case the prototype is successful.
Small as in less than 5 X 5 cm (2' x 2').
I also need something easy to shop, so preferably a retail source in EU. Worldwide is OK if they ship fast.

So far I was thinking of stuff like these, but I wonder if it's possible to open them in order to fit a new scale that I would print?

Any advice about where to shop those or other ones that may fit the bill?
Axel

 

[mad.ax]

Edit. Upload issue fixed thanks to PRR.

Thanks Paul! 

Axel

 

[Kingston]

http://www.hairballaudio.com/shop/

Panel Meters section. Both of the meters of your images are there. And yes, all meters I have ever installed are easily opened up if you want to change the scale print.

Just got some smaller scale 1mA meters there myself.

 

[mad.ax]

Thanks. Mike is definitely an option. He has pretty good choice and his H319 is also tempting...

Axel

 

[PRR]

> Seems like TwinX won't upload

You image-linked to the "whole page".

http://twin-x.com/groupdiy/displayimage.php?pos=-4760

Right-click the image, "Properties", select the image URL:

http://twin-x.com/groupdiy/albums/userpics/galva2.png

http://twin-x.com/groupdiy/displayimage.php?pos=-4759
http://twin-x.com/groupdiy/albums/userpics/sd306.jpeg

 

[jensenmann]

http://de.rs-online.com/web/p/strommessgerate-analog/0258013/

 

[tony dB]

Would these work in a GSSL Jens?

 

[Ptownkid]

The GSSL uses a 1mA meter

 

[jensenmann]

Would these work in a GSSL Jens?

No. The original poster didn´t say what parameter he wants to display with the meter. Since he posted pictures of VUs I thought that´s what he needs.

 

[mad.ax]

The original poster didn´t say what parameter he wants to display with the meter. Since he posted pictures of VUs I thought that´s what he needs.

I thought my OP was explicit 

...an analogue voltmeter. No need for high precision, more an indication between 3 and 20 VDC

Any way, thanks for the link. The 13.5mm depht of that RS VUmeter may solve my real estate issue!

Axel

 

[dustbro]

I also need something easy to shop, so preferably a retail source in EU. Worldwide is OK if they ship fast.

These are Nissei meters. You can find them here:
http://www.nissei.com.tw/e/nissei_all.htm
It's possible that they would ship you a couple samples for the price of shipping.
If you only need a couple, hairball has a few Nissei selections in stock.

 

[Blue Jinn]

I have some VU's like the top one. (Flashstar SD39) they come apart, (snap together , no glue or screw) but you have to be gentle. I wasn't and well, let's just say be gentle...