chimchim Posted January 5, 2009 Report Posted January 5, 2009 I had attempted to order my panels from font panel express in the USA and as Wilba had mentioned they refused at first to make the front panel 1.5mmThey were quick to respond the day after ordering informing me that they could NOT make the panels. A week later (after I and Wilba have both emailed) I have not heard a thing.Just curious has anyone else been able to successfully order their panels at front panel express? Quote
toneburst Posted January 5, 2009 Report Posted January 5, 2009 I had the same thing from Schaeffer in Germany (the same company, apparently). I emailed them back and said something along the lines of 'can you give it a go, anyway', and mentioning that I knew of several people who'd had their identical panels produced successfully in 1.5mm aluminium. The guy said he'd give it a go, but without guarantees. My panels arrived after a couple of weeks, and looks great.a|x Quote
chimchim Posted January 5, 2009 Author Report Posted January 5, 2009 That's good to hear........and we all know Front panel express in the USA has done them before since that is where Wilba got them. I thought the email from him would be the assurance they needed; It's just frustrating getting no response for a week. Quote
Natsirt Posted January 5, 2009 Report Posted January 5, 2009 FWIW I too had the same issue, though I said 2mm would be fine, figuring that if it didn't work I could knock .5mm off the back later. I have yet to glue up the panels, but I can confirm that as of right now (with all the 10mm standoffs in placeon the PCD) all tact switches have a good feel, and though I can only get a thread and a half, the nuts will also fit on the encoders (washer included) with the panels at 2mm thickness.Good luck! Quote
Wilba Posted January 6, 2009 Report Posted January 6, 2009 ... and though I can only get a thread and a half, the nuts will also fit on the encoders (washer included) with the panels at 2mm thickness.You don't need to mount the nuts on the encoders. Quote
Natsirt Posted January 6, 2009 Report Posted January 6, 2009 Oh... Good point. :-[What should I do with all those nuts and washers, now? ;-) Quote
Goblinz Posted January 6, 2009 Report Posted January 6, 2009 You could make your self a lovely necklace... Or save them untill you need them! Quote
chimchim Posted January 6, 2009 Author Report Posted January 6, 2009 Suddenly I've received an "order confirmation" from Front Panel express. I can only assume they are going to go with the 1.5mm thickness since I and Wilba have emailed them about it. The only thing that bothers me is I've received no other communication other than the original email stating they could NOT do it.Guess I will find out soon enough once they get here....**fingers crossed** Quote
Wilba Posted January 7, 2009 Report Posted January 7, 2009 Don't stress... FPE do excellent work and have excellent customer service. Quote
toneburst Posted January 7, 2009 Report Posted January 7, 2009 I'm sure they will do it. As Wilba says, don't stress.a|x Quote
chimchim Posted January 7, 2009 Author Report Posted January 7, 2009 Yeah, at any rate it doesn't sound like 2mm would be the end of the world, worst case. If all goes well I plan on ordering two other panels later this year for other projects.Thanks for the reassurance guys! Quote
chimchim Posted January 19, 2009 Author Report Posted January 19, 2009 I am happy to report the panels arrived last week and look immaculate! The two stages of JB weld were done over the weekend and curing as I type.......barring any unseen circumstances another MB-6582 should be finished this week! Quote
sensorium Posted January 31, 2009 Report Posted January 31, 2009 Do they do the screening also? If not, who is doing the screening for you? I'm on a waiting list with Doug, but I'm looking to do this sooner rather than later. I may explore this option. Has FPE saved the template? If not, where do I find it on this site? Thanks. Quote
paul_winterhater Posted January 31, 2009 Report Posted January 31, 2009 If you don't mind me asking, how much did it cost? I have been reading about midibox and the enclosure seems like the most expensive part. Quote
sakodak Posted January 31, 2009 Report Posted January 31, 2009 Do they do the screening also? If not, who is doing the screening for you? I'm on a waiting list with Doug, but I'm looking to do this sooner rather than later. I may explore this option. Has FPE saved the template? If not, where do I find it on this site? Thanks.I haven't ordered mine yet, but I believe they do the screening too. You can find the template in the wiki:http://www.midibox.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=wilba_mb_6582_panelsI'm also on Doug's waiting list. I may go ahead and order from FPE too, since I'm an impatient bastard.If you don't mind me asking, how much did it cost? I have been reading about midibox and the enclosure seems like the most expensive part.That same link above will get you the panel in fpd format. You can download Front Panel Express (google it) and load up that file and it will tell you how much it costs (I forget the exact procedure, but if you're capable of tying your own shoes you can figure it out.) Quote
chimchim Posted February 1, 2009 Author Report Posted February 1, 2009 I don't Believe FPE does silk screening the panels are actually etched and painted, which adds to their cost. I went with the ones Wilba notes as being the cheapest. The control panel was around $108 and the rear panel $30. Quote
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