fpe/schaeffer panels - how much space?

[ultra]

how much extra space do you allow on your front panel when designing in front panel designer?  any different amount for square and round holes?

drew

[Screaming_Rabbit]

http://www.midibox.org/forum/index.php?topic=3113.0

Greets, Roger

[ultra]

thanks roger!

drew

[Wilba]

I recently got panels made by Front Panel Express - the holes are EXACTLY what I specified... i.e. a 3mm LED fits perfectly into the 3mm hole, etc. So for holes where a push button cap is going through, adding an extra 0.2mm to width/diameter is probably enough, just make sure you measure your components with calipers!

[ultra]

yeah i was thinking of getting a micrometer or whatever they're called.  hopefully i can find a cheap one.  the manufacturer's spec says 7mm, but you can never be sure! :)