[sdiy] Front Panel for DIY Synth

[Jay Schwichtenberg]

Alex,

A lot of people print overlays on some sort of paper, plastic or metal film.
Then they adhere it to a surface and usually seal it. They use some form of
clear coat or a clear vinal film.

Most metal & paint shops will do stuff for you but it becomes very expensive
to do single units.

I though this looked interesting. They do standard rack panels up to 4U. You
can use your own software and put in drill markings which you can center
punch and drill. Note I haven't used them so I can't comment on quality and
service.

http://www.markertek.com/custom.asp

Happy drilling.
Jay


> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> [mailto:owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl]On Behalf Of A.L.
> Sent: Friday, March 26, 2004 6:31 AM
> To: synth DIY
> Subject: [sdiy] Front Panel for DIY Synth
>
>
> hello everyone,
>
> i'm looking for some advice on how to make a front panel for a diy
> synth (or where to have one made).
>
> i'd like to make a front panel to fit into a 19" rack with precisely
> placed holes for knobs and 3.5mm sockets.
> even if i would have access to a saw and a drill for cutting aluminum
> (or something else) and drilling all the holes, i'd be very concerned
> about the precision. i have four rows of eight 3.5mm sockets, and i'd
> like them to be well aligned. there's also midi ins and outs and a
> number of knobs.
>
> do people here build panels themselves, or do you have them made?
> is it possible to design a front panel (on the computer? on paper?) and
> have a single one made for a reasonable sum somewhere?
>
> and how could one print text on it? i'd prefer to have it look
> professional and well-built rather than hand cutting and hand drilling
> the material, and then writing on it with a marker...
>
> thanks very much for any suggestions
>
> alex
>
>