DIY ICP Module
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The stuff on their site looks pretty nice, and the prices per panel seem reasonable for ones and twos. I’ve run into some fit issues with one or two of Mike’s panels and Pegasus’ center group - the FUEL QTY SEL panel in particular - that I’ve wondered might be solved by grabbing one from Hispanels.
…reminds me - I need to order a drill press on sale tonight before I bed down.
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Im guessing that on my current budget, Mk3s will be out of my price range. Any chance they will include the ‘dots’ on the finger guard? The bit that lets you feel which buttons to press.
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I’ve been watching the Hispanels site for some time and am pretty sure they are laser cut - not really sure you can do 3D carving with a laser unless you have a really expensive one. You might also be able to make one on a CNC router. But a 3D printer could make you one fast.
…ordered that drill press. And a milling table…
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Have you tried to print the buttons at other angles than flat down with the text side up?
On my Zortrax M200 the side finish is by far the nicest, flat top or bottom finish tends to be a bit meh due to how a filament printer works.Been toying with the idea of making a ICP myself on my 3d printer and Sherline CNC mill, but haven’t come further than 3d milling a rocker switch and engraving it (Which did turn out ok)
What really scares me is the PCB and backlight part … -
Veiland, I have not yet tried that. I will before I start engraving the buttons again on my CNC.
The PCB is pretty easy, just come up with a design. The harder part is getting the backlighting correct and that is something that I cannot say that I do well. I have a few ideas but it would require new front plates so I need to finish the 7 that I have sitting around before I can experiment further.
Thanks for the printing idea.
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dont bother, just tried and the text is meh, just like you said, regardless of the depth of the lettering.
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I did try it, and agree…the text is not so good. Thanks for the suggestion though.