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Hi Bob,

I'm going to be at AHMW (probably with my 12 module 300 series Wiard system
amongst other gizmos). I'd like to see those fiberglass front paneled modules.



--- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, "data2action" <rdrake@...> wrote:
>
> about half of my modular (http://www.fluxmonkey.com/fluxGear.htm) 
> has fiberglass front panels... my local surpus shop had a boxload of 
> double-thick, doublesided blank PCBs almost perfectly sized as 2wice 
> a standard frac module.  biggest advantage for me is workability--i 
> don't have a metal shop or shear available, and the fiberglass is 
> much easier to cut and shape in the basement.  obviously, i'm not 
> taking advantage of the etching/silkscreening possibilites...  i 
> basically glue on paper and cover it w/ laminating plastic... tho i 
> suppose even my utilitarian version has it's aesthetic... but i can 
> vouch for the electrical and mechanical soundness of the idea.
> 
> we'll will be be at AHMW next weekend... any other wiardo's goin?
> 
> bbob
> 
> 
> --- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Grant Richter" <grichter@> 
> wrote:
> >...If the 
> > buying public was willing to accept faceplates made from 
> fiberglass instead of metal, it 
> > would open the floodgates to new module designs.
> > 
> > You can hardly see the difference either, the fiberglass is 
> painted and silkscreened just like 
> > the metal. Plus fiberglass is lighter and stiffer.
> > 
> > I have heard this idea repeatedly from many people, but no one 
> believes people will buy 
> > modules with fiberglass faceplates. It is not historical.
> > 
> > There are also design advantages to PC material faceplates. The 
> faceplate can become part 
> > of the circuit. Touch switches for triggers or mode selects are 
> essentially free. Things that 
> > are expensive in metal, like slots for linear pots or perforated 
> grills for speakers, now cost 
> > a few pennies instead of a few dollars.
> > 
> > It is a practical idea, but the world is not yet ready for it.
> >
>