Shuriken Posted June 17, 2011 Report Posted June 17, 2011 Well the current idea is to make the window out of two panels Window SVG The frontpanel is cut to size of the frontpanel. The back one is a bit bigger. So that you can use doublesided tape or glue to fit it. The two plates will be bonded together. This will make sanding it down a bit more difficult though. Quote
jojjelito Posted June 17, 2011 Report Posted June 17, 2011 Ahh, you're seeing it like that. My idea was that any adjustment sanding should be done on the front panel hole - but that's something we want to avoid if we can. Guess that we won't have any sloshing around if one uses a bit of superglue magic. Instead we get grime buildup galore in the small crack between the plexi and metal... Quote
Shuriken Posted June 17, 2011 Report Posted June 17, 2011 (edited) I had some advice from Wilba about this. Checking now to see what the deviation of the machine is. Aiming for a snug fit. So that should be a no on the grime buildup :whistle: Edited June 17, 2011 by Shuriken Quote
nebula Posted June 17, 2011 Report Posted June 17, 2011 As Wilba said, it is possible to cut any transparent material (acrylics or glass) just roughly and glue it to the backside of the aluminum frontpanel. I did exactly that using a slightly tinted anti-glare filter for a CRT. It looks great behind the black panel. Not as nice as a window with bevelled edges that sits flush with the panel, but it still looks tidy and professional. Quote
Shuriken Posted June 17, 2011 Report Posted June 17, 2011 I did exactly that using a slightly tinted anti-glare filter for a CRT. It looks great behind the black panel. Not as nice as a window with bevelled edges that sits flush with the panel, but it still looks tidy and professional. Ofcourse, i actually have a piece of cd jewel case just cut up for that purpose. But then again, i put a lot of effort and money into this mb6582. I want to make it look at it best. And its only 8,50 euro. Quote
jojjelito Posted June 17, 2011 Report Posted June 17, 2011 Plus the jewel case plastic is brittle and scratches when someone looks at it the wrong way :hmm: Quote
Hawkeye Posted June 17, 2011 Report Posted June 17, 2011 (edited) yes, pimping that MB6582 to the max developed into kind of an obsession, note to self... speak to psychatrist about that next time you´re on the couch. Edited June 17, 2011 by Hawkeye Quote
Shuriken Posted June 18, 2011 Report Posted June 18, 2011 Just to let you know, the company i am in contact with (http://www.frontplaten.net) agreed to make a free production sample for us. If that is to everybodies liking then i will start looking at some kind of bulk order. Quote
Hawkeye Posted June 18, 2011 Report Posted June 18, 2011 That sounds great! Thanks for your efforts! Quote
jojjelito Posted June 18, 2011 Report Posted June 18, 2011 Mucho appreciated, thanks for taking the time to sort this! Kudos! Quote
Shuriken Posted June 18, 2011 Report Posted June 18, 2011 yes, pimping that MB6582 to the max developed into kind of an obsession, note to self... speak to psychatrist about that next time you´re on the couch. Yeah just noticed some smd led thing going one :frantics: Quote
TK. Posted June 19, 2011 Report Posted June 19, 2011 Just to let you know, the company i am in contact with (http://www.frontplaten.net) agreed to make a free production sample for us. If that is to everybodies liking then i will start looking at some kind of bulk order. Great idea! Richard is a nice guy, he made my acryl MB808 frontpanel, I can recommend his service! :) Best Regards, Thorsten. Quote
MOONRAKER Posted June 24, 2011 Report Posted June 24, 2011 i would like to take one window as well.... regards Quote
Shuriken Posted June 24, 2011 Report Posted June 24, 2011 Just a little update: I have sent the design in last monday. So currently waiting for the production sample. Will post a bunch of pictures as soon as i receive it. Quote
Shuriken Posted July 18, 2011 Report Posted July 18, 2011 It seems somehow my e-mail slipped under the radar, but Richard is going to try and complete a sample this week. I'll keep you guys posted. Quote
Hawkeye Posted July 18, 2011 Report Posted July 18, 2011 Great to hear that - the final piece to MB6582 perfection :-) Quote
orange_hand Posted July 19, 2011 Author Report Posted July 19, 2011 yes, show us the real thing :-) cheers orange Quote
vortura Posted July 19, 2011 Report Posted July 19, 2011 Thanks for working on this Shuriken. Count me as +1 for the bulk order. Quote
orange_hand Posted July 19, 2011 Author Report Posted July 19, 2011 Hi, I gonna take 2 windows, once available :-) Thanks orange Quote
jojjelito Posted July 20, 2011 Report Posted July 20, 2011 Deffo interested in a window or two once available. /J Quote
Shuriken Posted July 30, 2011 Report Posted July 30, 2011 Just a little update. I have received 3 different samples. But not impressed with either of them. I will first have a word with the manufacturer, before we take this any further. Quote
Hawkeye Posted July 30, 2011 Report Posted July 30, 2011 (edited) Good to see, that something is happening :-). Do you know already, if it is possible to order transparent grey or transparent red windows (for a bright VFD)? Greets, Peter Edited July 30, 2011 by Hawkeye Quote
Shuriken Posted July 30, 2011 Report Posted July 30, 2011 It should be possible. However if he doesn't have that particular color on stock, he will have to order a new plate. This will of course have an effect on the price. Richard is having some trouble getting the glue-ing of both part right. This is fairly obvious if you look at the pictures. The most right one looks somewhat better. However that is a 2,5mm piece inside a 1.5mm piece. Quote
orange_hand Posted July 30, 2011 Author Report Posted July 30, 2011 Hi, the one on the right hand side looks quite ok. I think it is easier to use a milling machine and produce the window from one single piece instead of gluing things together .... Cheers orange Quote
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