Making a Low-Budget Front Panel for a Synthesizer-Module

Making a good and accurate Front-Panel doesn’t have to be expensive.
Here i show you how i make my own Panels for my Synthesizer-Modules
Step by Step.
The software i use (i only publish the Link without any warranty) :
server.ibfriedrich.com/wiki/i...
Here you can download the example-panel:
drive.google.com/open?id=1umP...

[@lacedj51]

HI, I make boutique devices. You may have noticed that your holes are not perfectly round or finished and you uses 3 drill passes to achieve your results due to the drill bits you are using not having the right flute count for aluminium. Instead may I suggest you use a step drill bit. They are cheap on amazon and will allow you to drill your holes in a single pass after marking and de-burr the holes at the same time. With step drill bit, you'll achieve perfectly round and machining quality holes every time.

[@tseckwr3783]

Don't forget to print the first one as a negative so you don't waste a lot of toner. Great work here. Keep it up!!

[@chaoswires2734]

2 sided laminated thick paper is also budget friendly option.

[@indiegun]

Excellent work Andreas. I will be employing some of these ideas in my studio build. How fitting that the last three characters of this video's URL are 'DIY'. Serendipity!

[@mikey38632]

These days, you could laser print onto vinyl, then cut the holes (any shape) with a Cricut or similar, then transfer it to your panel. Just another idea for your consideration 🙂

[@mikey38632]

I really enjoyed this video, and the music was pleasant to listen to with it. Great job! I may try this technique myself in the future.

[@ricardrinaldo4791]

Great job, thanks for sharing

[@LP-qi8hs]

Very usefull and explained. Thanks a lot.

[@bas040]

Simple but effective. 👍

[@sandrainthesky1011]

I use a very similar method but with toner printer one must be careful to do a couple of "dustings" with the clear coat first or it will melt the ink and run. Very nice work, glad to see someone else out there doing same thing ;)

[@newtronix]

There's a way to actually transfer the toner onto the panel and remove the paper. It might be harder wearing and the markings would be silver! Xylene works well for this!

[@Tome4kkkk]

I do the same, just drill LAST :) Seriously, if you use decent rotation speed and step drill it won't even damage the paper print. The glue has to be 100% set though.

[@carmeloazzarello7994]

Thanks for sharing !

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

I actually like the look of the panel after it’s been sanded in every which direction. You could almost lacquer it and use clear labels and it would be pretty cool.

[@cmplns]

Thank you. This would be a Brand new look

[@leonvanhage7106]

really helpfull

[@lumixS5M2]

Spray glue, and backing roller to press. Or use the vernish under the sheet as glue

[@Soundbrigade]

I do very much like that, but use spray glue. But this is a great methode.

[@telegraph_hill]

5:25 learned something new today!

[@Tracks777]

amazing content

[@paulludington4030]

Thanks for the video. Which glue do you use to finally glue the paper to the aluminum?

[@cmplns]

IT's an allrounder. I use this:
www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=www.pattex.de/de/products/klebstoff/alles-sprueh-heiss-kleber/repair_100_alleskleber.html&ved=2ahUKEwjcv7_sueHtAhUj5uAKHf00DKoQFjABegQIHBAB&usg=AOvVaw2W3ATjj4CYu_b3bOtU72k_

[@paulludington4030]

Loctite Extreme Glue seems to be an equivalent glue available in the US.

[@cmplns]

@@paulludington4030 yes, this should be the right glue for this👍

[@ianevans67]

Target 3001 is not free. The free version does not let you print or output gerbers

[@DirkyFormant]

Use double sided adhesive sheet instead of glue. That works much better...

[@marc-andreaudet7808]

Ok but still you need aluminum sheet upright drill a punch ... low budget.... lets say mid budget

[@cmplns]

You are right, without any tools this is not low budget,
but my page relates to diy synths. Of course, I can't make anything without some tools and material.
You can use a standard-Drill instead of a stand-Drill and the Punches i have made by myself of little metallic-tubes.
With a bottle of varnish you can paint many plates and the printings you can make in a store.
except for the tools i used the Panel in this Video cost me about 12 Euro

[@bensharp4164]

You could use any flat sheet material you have to hand, as long as its 1.5-3mm. You can pick up a used pillar drill for the same as a new hand drill.

[@StepDub]

Try making

[@ned_interrobang]

not low budget enough