Elektor Formant Modular

replying ON-list to a reply OFF-list. Maybe other list members want 
this info?

> What about pcb front panels? The panels are small enough to not 
have any
> flexing problems (could always go for extra thick pcbs if you 
wanted). The
> pcbs come in a number of colours and you can get the silkscreen in 
a variety
> of colours. They usually use laser quality printing so except for 
the finest
> details you get good results. Elektor actually did do pcb front 
panels for a
> number of years and I was quite pleased with the results - and that 
was over
> 25 years ago!!!!!!!!!!

That sounds like a plan! I would be happy to get together on the 
cost, but Im afraid I don't kow exactly what you are talking about. I 
have never made/had made pcbs before so Im not sure what process you 
are refering to.. are there companies that do this? if so what kind 
of artwork do you supply? ANd Im SURE that pcb's would be strong 
enough.

(Aha.. Now I see, I followed your URL, this is what you DO...!! 
Cool!!!

Has anyone used the Scaefffer method here? They do seem to have a 
VERY cool system. YOu download their panel designer program, it looks 
at your design and gives a quote (amount of engraved letters /holes 
drilled, that kinda thing) It does seem like a HELLUVA lot of work to 
enter all the details of all the panels into their prog in the first 
place. (One nifty feature that is lacking would be the ability to 
import a picture to use as a guide...) I am completelt terrible at 
measuring and would def get it one. The BIG advantage of this method 
is that once designed into their system, the files could be stored on 
the List FIles area, for ANYONE to order duplicates from Schaffer. 
BTW.... They AINT DIRT CHEAP!! But look good. USed by Oakely systems 
for his modulars...

http://www.schaeffer-ag.de/index.php?
&option=com_frontpage&Itemid=205&lang=en

mark francombe
www.markfrancombe.com
mobile +47 98296008
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Laurie Biddulph" <elby_designs@...>
To: <info@...>
Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2005 3:56 AM
Subject: From your web page - Elektor Formant panels



> What about pcb front panels? The panels are small enough to not 
have any
> flexing problems (could always go for extra thick pcbs if you 
wanted). The
> pcbs come in a number of colours and you can get the silkscreen in 
a variety
> of colours. They usually use laser quality printing so except for 
the finest
> details you get good results. Elektor actually did do pcb front 
panels for a
> number of years and I was quite pleased with the results - and that 
was over
> 25 years ago!!!!!!!!!!
> 
> I do most of my panel designs using Protel, meaning PCB options are 
dead
> easy. I have toyed with the idea of doing Formant panels myself so 
if you
> are interested maybe we could do a joint job to help reduce costs.
> 
> Best Regards
> 
> (Mr) Laurie Biddulph
> 
> Elby Designs
> ABN: 70 022 727 605
> http://www.elby-designs.com
>