[sdiy] Front Panel for DIY Synth

[synth at oldmail.charlielamm.com]

As far as adding text etc to a panel, I've had pretty good luck creating
homemade panel artwork using deskjet decals, ie:

http://www.micromark.com/html_pages/instructions/decal_instruction.html


On Fri, 26 Mar 2004, A.L. wrote:

> 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
> 
>