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--- In ModularSynthPanels@yahoogroups.com, Scott Deyo <contact@...> wrote:
>
> Great work, Guy! They really are great-looking, and you have the
> unicorn too!!!!!
>
> What do you use? Do you make them yourself, or design them and get
> them from a shop?
> I should see if my new metal guys do that. That would be great for
> Euro modules!
>
> Scott Deyo
> contact@...
> The Bridechamber
> www.bridechamber.com
> Jealous Edison Record Kompany
> www.jealousedison.com
>
>
>
>
> On Jan 12, 2010, at 10:40 AM, Guy wrote:
>
> > The reasons why I prefer not using FPD, in no particular order:
> >
> > - I'm a Mac-head. Though possible, I do not like booting into
> > Windows. _º
> > - Schaeffer panels are expensive.
> > - They are not very precise.
> > - The software sucks, sorry to say.
> > - The resulting vector files are ehm, really ugly. Rough. Un-vector-
> > like.
> > - Options for materials are quite limited.
> > - It's engraved.
> > - etc...
> >
> > For my own panels, I use laser "drilling" and "etching", on
> > stainless steel sheet metal.
> > Precise to 1/100th of a mm. No limits on graphics (but uninterrupted
> > lines can only be 16cm long). Legibility easily down to 3pt fontsize
> > (not that ∗I∗ can read that, but the laser can). Labeling will never
> > ever go away, scratch, fade or anything else. Labeling (the
> > graphics) has no depth nor thickness - "it's just there" (turn over
> > your cooking pots, and you'll see, and feel).
> > SS can be micro-welded, and the surface comes in many options
> > (brushed, glossy, really shiny, matte, anodized, etc).
> > It's relatively cheap. Cheaper than Schaeffer, and that includes the
> > PCB support (see photos).
> >
> > The only disadvantages I can think of, are:
> > - Don't even think of making (minor or major) corrections
> > afterwards. Unless you have the equipment, there's no way you're
> > gone file it or drill it yourself.
> > - It's rather heavy (then again: it feels very solid, and can be
> > thinner than alu 'cause it's stronger).
> > - it will survive me by at least 500 years, so my great-great-great-
> > great-grandchildren will still be able to read all the mistakes I
> > did with the labeling.
> >
> > Here's a few shots of the 2nd prototype panel:
> > (note: the final panels will be slightly less shiny)
> >
> > http://www.guyd2.com/stuff/proto-2.jpg
> >
> > http://www.guyd2.com/stuff/lfo_wired.jpg (please forgive the messy
> > wiring)
> >
> > These are old-style Serge 7" inspired panels, with a 1x1" grid.
> >
> > _g
> >
> > --- In ModularSynthPanels@yahoogroups.com, Scott Deyo <contact@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > You're both right. It started for .fpd files, but now is for all
> > panel
> > > design and fab advice, etc.
> > > Most folks use .fpd because it's easy, which is fine.
> > > Any questions about FPE are good. Tell us what the solution is when
> > > you find it!
> > > You could also ask Schaeffer/ FPE, or alert them to the problem.
> > >
> > > We could use more posts on how folks are fabricating their own
> > panels.
> > > Who out there makes their own? Any silkscreening advice, or what
> > > worked and what didn't work?
> > > I'm tired of all these damn Bridechamber posts! : )
> > >
> > > Scott Deyo
> > > contact@
> > > The Bridechamber
> > > www.bridechamber.com
> > > Jealous Edison Record Kompany
> > > www.jealousedison.com
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On Jan 12, 2010, at 9:32 AM, Guy wrote:
> > >
> > > > I didn't know this was an exclusive FPD-only group, sorry.
> > > >
> > > > Quoting the description of this group:
> > > > "This is a forum and database about designing and building panels
> > > > for modular synths. It's open to any format and any technique.
> > Files
> > > > for panels from Schaeffer/ FPE are in the Files. PCB/ kit sources
> > > > are in the Links. Feel free to add a link to your own work.
> > Welcome!"
> > > >
> > > > I design (synth) fascia's too, though generally not in FPD format
> > > > (for several reasons).
> > > > Thought I might learn something here, and perhaps help out
> > wherever
> > > > I can.
> > > >
> > > > _g
> > > >
> > > > --- In ModularSynthPanels@yahoogroups.com, "data2action"
> > > > <fluxmonk@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > uh, this group was created to support the use of FPD to create
> > > > synth panels and to share FPD files.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In ModularSynthPanels@yahoogroups.com, "Guy" <guy@> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > It means that "you currently have not selected a default
> > printer".
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Whatever that means in the context of copy/pasting... I dunno.
> > > > Don't use FPD.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > _g
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --- In ModularSynthPanels@yahoogroups.com, "krelnarb"
> > > > <krelnarb@> wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I can no longer copy and paste in FPD 3.5. I get an error
> > box
> > > > with "Zur Zeit ist kein Standarddrucker gewahlt." in it. I
> > > > uninstalled, downloaded another copy and installed that one but I
> > > > still get the message.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I'm on a Mac running bootcamp on an XP partition. It worked
> > > > fine when I first set it up but now, no. And online translators
> > are
> > > > no help with whatever "Standarddrucker gewahlt" is.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Thanks for any help or suggestions.
> > > > > > >
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