[sdiy] Front Panel for DIY Synth

[Czech Martin]

http://www.gedacolor.ch

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m.c.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> [mailto:owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl]On Behalf Of A.L.
> Sent: Freitag, 26. März 2004 19:12
> To: synth DIY
> Subject: Re: [sdiy] Front Panel for DIY Synth
> 
> 
> thanks very much for all the tips, everyone.
> 
> i think considering the fact that i don't own any suitable tools, and 
> can't really think of a workshop i'd have access to, and that i'm 
> pretty preoccupied with everything fitting and looking right, 
> i should 
> use schaeffer-apparatebau/frontpanelexpress.
> 
> i'm actually mostly concerned with the cutting and drilling of the 
> panel, making the labels is less of a concern. i'm strongly biased 
> towards having a professional drill my holes, especially 
> since there's 
> many of them and i don't think i'll be modding synths on a regular 
> basis, so buying precision drills etc. would be a bit of a waste.
> 
> i'm in germany so schaeffer-apparatebau would probably be 
> ideal. i use 
> a macintosh however. is it possible to design something for them on a 
> mac? i don't think their software would work on a macintosh. i don't 
> own any cad software.
> 
> thanks again
> 
> alex
> 
> On Mar 26, 2004, at 3:53 PM, Frédéric Piron wrote:
> 
> > hi,
> >
> > For custom made front panel try these out :
> >
> > For europe:
> > http://www.schaeffer-apparatebau.de/English/FPD_index.htm
> >
> > For U.S. :
> >
> > http://www.frontpanelexpress.com/
> >
> > Just DL their cad program, design your panel, send them the 
> file and 
> > they'll engrave a 3mm thick aluminium panel with your design.
> >
> > cheers,
> >
> > fred
> >
> > Le 26 mars 04, à 15:30, A.L. a écrit :
> >
> >> 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
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> 
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