re: front panel and a bit more
2008-06-18 by THX1742
Just wondering if anyone out there has a front panel layout file similar or even better identical (Colin?) to Colin's original in DXF, EPS or PDF file formats. Unfortunately I'm on Mac so front panel express is a no go for me at present. Saying that I guess I'm going to have to sort out some sort of windows arrangement when I do get my P3 up and running to be able to use P3 tools, hmmm, boot camp here I come. As another point, Devlin's prices for the keycaps came back @ £0.35 and switches @ £0.45 which considering the caps can be done in pretty much any colour is pretty good...downside is minimum order of 100, so farnell for me in this case: switches order number 1180016, keycaps order number 175518 until stocks gone then 1520545. Good news is that the local sign/engraver specialist can do a whole set for £27 + VAT, which compares well with Devlin's £200 set up fee then £2.50 per cap! The engraver can also do front panels and is quoting about £125 if I supply the design files, £175 / £200 if not. I've not got a front panel before so I'm wondering if this is a reasonable cost compared to Schaeffer or similar? Many thanks, rant over, P.