c0nsumer Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 Why not to use a plate of acrylic like used for homebrew framing ? It's easily to found and cheap. You may put it between the LCD screen and the window. Glue it to avoid moves.I don't like this idea because it leaves the window set a bit back from the flat face of the metal panel. Thus the idea for a stepped piece of acrylic. It just wouldn't look as professional.
tatapoum Posted May 9, 2006 Author Posted May 9, 2006 So the best way could be to ask to Schaeffer or some one similar engraver. Engrave a larger shape around the frame with the depth of the acrylic (lower than the front panel). Cut the acrylic according the shape.Get inspiration on MOTU (828mkII) and Akai (S2800).ludonp : brian eno - apollo - atmospheres & soundtracks
stryd_one Posted May 10, 2006 Posted May 10, 2006 wow it's not that hard people :) just get glass cut the same size as the hole, and glue it in at the edges. Easy!
Davo Posted May 10, 2006 Posted May 10, 2006 I remember reading somewhere, perhaps the Shaeffer website about the choice of glue for glueing a window. The gist is that you need to make sure the glue is appropriate and that there are glues specifically made for bonding acrylic to aluminum. Offhand, I think plain old silicone would be best as long as you use a light coat along the edges and take care not to let it blob up anywhere. But as always, test beforehand.
tatapoum Posted June 4, 2006 Author Posted June 4, 2006 Little update this week-end. Here on flickr.A new PSU, the previous didn't have enought power.A PCB to facilitate encoders connections.ludo
Wild_Weasel Posted July 19, 2006 Posted July 19, 2006 Hi!Will your LED matrix design fit into the originally designed frontpanel designed by TK?RegardsMichael
MTE Posted July 19, 2006 Posted July 19, 2006 This is a real nice blog....ill love it :D :Di have one question.....in which sections are non-detended encoders....in which detended Encs better for handling ???i think menue encs detended....rest Non-det. .... Right ??RegardsMTE
tatapoum Posted July 19, 2006 Author Posted July 19, 2006 Hi,Will your LED matrix design fit into the originally designed frontpanel designed by TK?It should. The diodes are on a 2/10" (5,08 mm) grid.i have one question.....in which sections are non-detended encoders....in which detended Encs better for handling ???i think menue encs detended....rest Non-det. .... Right ??You're right.ludo
tatapoum Posted August 15, 2006 Author Posted August 15, 2006 Some new photos on my flickr set.I've rearrange the inside of the box and mounted the PSU. It's better but not yet complete.And a teaser of the front panel.Cheers,ludo
thefRont Posted August 16, 2006 Posted August 16, 2006 yeah, this looks so awesome.and I'm still looking for a way to get these small flat connectors you used on your DIN Module seen on this Picture:http://www.flickr.com/photos/ludo_d/108365193/in/set-72057594068987444/
tatapoum Posted August 30, 2006 Author Posted August 30, 2006 Hi all,Today, I've received the front panel from Schaeffer.thefRont, the connector were bought from Radiospares.Ludo
docbrown Posted August 30, 2006 Posted August 30, 2006 Ludo,I like the color of the SID's panel. I guess blue with white lables do really work well.
tatapoum Posted September 1, 2006 Author Posted September 1, 2006 Hi Folks,I'm beginning the assembly of the front panel.I couldn't resist to post some pics.The complete set is available on my flickr page.Cheers,ludo
docbrown Posted September 2, 2006 Posted September 2, 2006 Ludo,Those knobs are nice. Where did you get those? And how much are they?thanks..
Mr modnaR Posted September 2, 2006 Posted September 2, 2006 ooo, not sure i like those knobs mate. the front panel is superb, really sophisticated, but the knobs just look a bit Fisher Price to me. sorry. :'(
tatapoum Posted September 2, 2006 Author Posted September 2, 2006 That's a part of the challenge to know if an idea is good or not until the end.I think I will order some black caps... My initial idea was to have something like EMS VCS3. I admit the result is far away to what I expected. But Fisher Price are nice toys.I've ordered this button at a french online component shop, GoTronic.Button are 0,95 euro and caps 0,15. These button are available from 15mm diameter to 45mm. The catalog page is here (only in french).ludo
Mr modnaR Posted September 2, 2006 Posted September 2, 2006 i think black knobs with anodised blue aluminium centres would look nice. just my opinion though, your midi box is fantastically well made.
tatapoum Posted September 2, 2006 Author Posted September 2, 2006 If you refer to Moog style button, I agree.However I never succeed to find some without a white mark. Morever 20mm diameter maybe too much.ludo
Mr modnaR Posted September 2, 2006 Posted September 2, 2006 when you say 'button', i think you mean knob.knob:button:i think the knobs look a bit out of place, but the buttons are fine imho. ;D
docbrown Posted September 2, 2006 Posted September 2, 2006 Yes, I mean knobs.. IMO those are nice. Remember beauty is in the eyes of the beholder!! :PIf they are cheap, well I guess I have a deal!! If they are 10 cents a knobs,, well then I'll get $5,00 worth of it!! ;D ;Dcheers!!
tatapoum Posted September 3, 2006 Author Posted September 3, 2006 The white mark is not fine with encoder.In Germany, Banzai effect sell those knobs at 2.10 euro. The Boss are sold at 0,60.ludo
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