Modular Synth Panels

The first time I tried this, the text didn't look very good (it was  
too thin using the 0.2mm engraving tool). I then redid all the text  
and line graphics using the 0.4mm engraving tool and that's what you  
see in the TLN-867 example. I haven't tried using spray lacquer, but  
I'll give it a shot on the next one. I also bought some thicker ink- 
jet paper (HP 180g glossy brochure paper) that doesn't bleed as much  
as the cheap stuff. It's not photo-paper, but it seems to work quite  
well and doesn't leave frayed edges after trimming.

On 1-Nov-09, at 8:41 AM, djbrow54 wrote:

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> I've done the same for two modules.  I increase the panel size about  
> 1/4" to make sure I have plenty of overlap and print the panel on an  
> ink-jet printer. I turn the label over and mark the four corners on  
> the back. I use spray adhesive on the front of the panel, and then  
> pick it up and place it on the back of the label. I use a knife to  
> trim off the paper all around the edge of a panel. I use a black  
> sharpie to color all the edges, then trim out the holes. I then give  
> it 2 - 3 coats of spray lacquer which gives it an overall orange  
> peel finish so it looks quite close to a painted panel. The white  
> legends aren't quite as bright but it is hard to tell the difference.
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> I think if you were to modify the panel and use 0.4mm engravings the  
> legends would be more bright.
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> Pictures of my panels are on my site.
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> The 566VCO was on a blank panel that I pre-drilled
> http://modularsynthesis.com/magicsmoke/566/DJB-566-vco_panel.jpg
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> The Neil Johnson was over a spare MOTM panel
> http://modularsynthesis.com/njohnson/3psv/1u_3psv_panel.jpg
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> Both panels are good enough that I probably won't ever upgrade them.
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> Dave
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> --- In ModularSynthPanels@yahoogroups.com, Richard Brewster  
> <pugix@...> wrote:
>> One time I was building a module with the same hole pattern
>> as a MOTM panel I had replaced and had lying abandoned in my
>> parts box.  While waiting for the FPD panel to arrive, I printed
>> out and pasted the paper design onto the MOTM panel and had
>> a stand-in.  It works because the print format is full size.
>> Richard Brewster
>> http://pugix.com
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>> Scott Juskiw wrote:
>>> I've created an FPD file for my monitor/tuner utility module.
>>> I printed it out on paper and glued it to my plastic panel
>>> It doesn't look too bad (as a temporary solution). Scroll to
>>> the bottom of this page to see some pictures:
>>> http://www.tellun.com/motm/diy/tln867/TLN-867.html
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