So I'm new here. Hey all :)
For a long time, for my (still being built up) modular synth, I had been planning to use these prototype panels I got at a surplus shop, see here:
http://tinyurl.com/y96pd8eThey've a lot of real estate to work with, and have these nice built-in spring loaded thumbcrews for easy removal. Problem is though I've only 10 of them, and as I expand my case won't be comparable with any other format. I forget their dimensions off the top of my head, but they're roughly Wiard size. As it stands I've also accumulated more PCBs on my bench than panels (and those are just ones I physically have, let alone future plans and purchases), and I don't want to confuse my layout with two or three odd modules crammed in one panel space for lack of room elsewhere.
So I'm think of adopting the MOTM standard, as I like big control surfaces. There's various preexisting projects and novel DIY ones I'd like to implement, so making/sourcing my own panels would make things easier on me (or so I think - do tell if you think/know otherwise). And to that end, I Googled for CNC shops in my area, and literally dozens of places popped up - so no problem there.
Question(s) at now though, are what should I ask of these shops in terms of capabilities? I know the MOTM panels are eight inch aluminum, and aside that I'm not sure what degree of accuracy is necessary or any number of variables I'd have to explain over the phone or put on an online quote request page.
Any leads on where I should look to get educated on that kind of stuff? Sorry if it's a pretty open ended question :[
_Kyle
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