This is some of the most pro work I've seen. That panel looks gorgeous already, but when it illuminated in green I was taken back by how awesome that is.
This project is so cool, I wanted to do it myself. At first I was discouraged by the cost of all the equipment, but I actually found a way to save some money by purchasing an old F-16 from Israel, then just cannibalizing parts as needed 👍🏻
Awesome work and ingenious design. Currently working on my own simpit and that backlighting solution is just super genius. I was building PCB's with individual LED's but your solution is brilliant, simple, and cheap. Hats off to you man, definitely taking some inspiration for my future panels.
thank you sir for your kind message! happy to have given you your inspiration! I had looked at a pcb solution for the backlight but was to complex. Credit of the led strip method goes to ahornetsnest :)
That looks really nice. I am looking forward to build something similar for my gaming setup with all my audio gear. This video was highly inspiring, I think I will copy some of your ideas
Awesome work! I have the same COB-strip as you. Are you cutting and soldering the strip? Or are you using one strip/pre soldered per panel? Its so tiny connectors haha :D
Amazing! What switches are you using (video at 1:16)? A video about the Arduino setup would be very helpful, what software will you be using? Where are you located? Thanks!
thanks man! Those are T80T-Z1 switches, but any 12mm switch will do. If you check out my last video there's a bit of Arduino coding but thanks for the idea! I'm in Italy :)
Nice one! I’ve been thinking about the exact same process. I do have some questions for you though: 1) what make/model of the fibre laser do you use? Normally they’re quite expensive. More expensive than co2 lasers 2) how much does PCBWay charge for an aluminium backplate on average ? 3) have you test fitted the backplate on the consoles? The backplates are larger than the acrylic plates (in line with dzus panel sizing), but I believe the consoles leave no tolerances.
@@baronvonrichthofen2021 thanks man. 1) basic 1 from em-smart. Yes they’re pricy 2) best if you ask them directly for the most accurate estimate 3) yes and they fit perfectly. Plastic or aluminium the backplate have the same dimensions, only different thickness (2.0mm vs 1.5mm)
@@The_ViperProject thanks, appreciate the response. I’m developing the side console at the moment, in imperial, because that’s how dzus works. Currently I have no tolerance between backplates, which will undoubtedly become a problem. Luckily I can still adjust the overall size for the acrylic plates, but if I order from PCBWay, I do worry a bit about tolerances (though I guess I could always sand the edges if necessary). By the way, is there a reason why you choose to use aluminium backplates rather than use PCBs as backplates? Also, can you show how you currently connect pcb to panel?
This looks like a great solution. I need to find a COB LED strip in 3.3v for my panel lighting. Do you know of any sources that have 3.3v? Mostly I am seeing 12v or 24v when searching for this type of lighting.
Ciao, ottimo lavoro e risultato invidiabile. Una curiosità, quanto tempo ha impiegato la laser a fare quel pannello dell'air cond? Io sto sperimentando con la CNC e i risultati non sono male ma i tempi sono lunghissimi (per un buon risultato). L'illuminazione con il cavo led lo stavo gia provando da un annetto, ma non ho ancora inziiato se non su un pannello per il test...molto valido e soprattutto economico :).
ma usi 2 pannelli da 3mm? io ho provato ad incidere il 3 mm pmma ma non riesco a dare una bella finitura mi puoi indicare dove prendi quel plexiglass? magari sbaglio io a comprarlo.. ciao e ottimo video
So why didn't you just use a gloss white acrylic and then paint it flat black and save the steps of having to paint the acrylic white? When you engrave the white panel which is painted black the lettering comes out absolutely perfect ...
How do you clean drains with this? I didn't quite understand... And yes, google recommended this, and australian drain cleaner fans are having trouble to understand this content. (hint that channel uses exactly the same background music but more in foreground).
How do you add the switch covers or knobs to the switches so they are fixed or glued on. But you can still remove them so you can remove the switches from the panel?
@@RobertBerrier the switch caps are press fit and I used a bit of “blutack” to secure them, however they fit through holes so no need to remove them. The knobs on the pots are also press fit and there’s a hole for a set screw, they can be pulled off if I need to take the panel apart
This is some of the most pro work I've seen. That panel looks gorgeous already, but when it illuminated in green I was taken back by how awesome that is.
This project is so cool, I wanted to do it myself. At first I was discouraged by the cost of all the equipment, but I actually found a way to save some money by purchasing an old F-16 from Israel, then just cannibalizing parts as needed 👍🏻
that's my secret too
i have a few spare f16s in my backyard if you need some parts :)
Awesome work and ingenious design. Currently working on my own simpit and that backlighting solution is just super genius. I was building PCB's with individual LED's but your solution is brilliant, simple, and cheap. Hats off to you man, definitely taking some inspiration for my future panels.
thank you sir for your kind message! happy to have given you your inspiration! I had looked at a pcb solution for the backlight but was to complex. Credit of the led strip method goes to ahornetsnest :)
Wow, the paint/laser engraving process is awesome. Thanks for sharing
Amazing result, the backlighting is great!!
What a time to be alive! All this great technology to help bring dreams alive! Sub'd!
great results from the new process! Also looking forward to seeing the arduino stuff
That looks really nice. I am looking forward to build something similar for my gaming setup with all my audio gear. This video was highly inspiring, I think I will copy some of your ideas
I'm getting ready to build this exact panel! Thanks for the video.
OOHHHHH IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THISSSSSSS
nice make!
top quality video 💪
Wow, Very Nice.
Awesome work! I have the same COB-strip as you. Are you cutting and soldering the strip? Or are you using one strip/pre soldered per panel? Its so tiny connectors haha :D
And also, I would love to buy the buildfiles from you, if its possible ! Kind regards from Sweden
Amazing! What switches are you using (video at 1:16)? A video about the Arduino setup would be very helpful, what software will you be using? Where are you located? Thanks!
thanks man! Those are T80T-Z1 switches, but any 12mm switch will do. If you check out my last video there's a bit of Arduino coding but thanks for the idea! I'm in Italy :)
Thank you, are you using T80T-Z1 switches from a certain provider or China-imports? Are you gonna you your cockpit with DCS? Merry Christmas!
Nice one! I’ve been thinking about the exact same process.
I do have some questions for you though:
1) what make/model of the fibre laser do you use? Normally they’re quite expensive. More expensive than co2 lasers
2) how much does PCBWay charge for an aluminium backplate on average ?
3) have you test fitted the backplate on the consoles? The backplates are larger than the acrylic plates (in line with dzus panel sizing), but I believe the consoles leave no tolerances.
@@baronvonrichthofen2021 thanks man.
1) basic 1 from em-smart. Yes they’re pricy
2) best if you ask them directly for the most accurate estimate
3) yes and they fit perfectly. Plastic or aluminium the backplate have the same dimensions, only different thickness (2.0mm vs 1.5mm)
@@The_ViperProject thanks, appreciate the response. I’m developing the side console at the moment, in imperial, because that’s how dzus works. Currently I have no tolerance between backplates, which will undoubtedly become a problem. Luckily I can still adjust the overall size for the acrylic plates, but if I order from PCBWay, I do worry a bit about tolerances (though I guess I could always sand the edges if necessary).
By the way, is there a reason why you choose to use aluminium backplates rather than use PCBs as backplates?
Also, can you show how you currently connect pcb to panel?
Amazing work, What laser engravers are you using ?
Holy.. thats some quality. took quite some inspiration from that and details... what fiber are you using?
@@retronexusio thank you! It’s called basic 1 from em-smart
where do you find 2.5mm cob light strip ? i didn’t see it on amazon
Great Video Where do you get the LED Strips?
This looks like a great solution. I need to find a COB LED strip in 3.3v for my panel lighting. Do you know of any sources that have 3.3v? Mostly I am seeing 12v or 24v when searching for this type of lighting.
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Very nice build. What brand of color spray do you use for the matt black?
Where do you get your switches/encoders/rotaries from?
Good job. How do you solder the red and black wire ?
Ciao, ottimo lavoro e risultato invidiabile. Una curiosità, quanto tempo ha impiegato la laser a fare quel pannello dell'air cond? Io sto sperimentando con la CNC e i risultati non sono male ma i tempi sono lunghissimi (per un buon risultato). L'illuminazione con il cavo led lo stavo gia provando da un annetto, ma non ho ancora inziiato se non su un pannello per il test...molto valido e soprattutto economico :).
Why variable resistors instead of rotary switches?
ma usi 2 pannelli da 3mm? io ho provato ad incidere il 3 mm pmma ma non riesco a dare una bella finitura mi puoi indicare dove prendi quel plexiglass? magari sbaglio io a comprarlo.. ciao e ottimo video
nice work, which font do you use for the laser engraving?
What laser engraver are you using? I'm dying to get one but can't find one that is small enough to fit in my space.
@@SoTotallyToby I’m using an Em-smart basic 1
So why didn't you just use a gloss white acrylic and then paint it flat black and save the steps of having to paint the acrylic white? When you engrave the white panel which is painted black the lettering comes out absolutely perfect ...
I was doing that before but unfortunately the solid white acrylic blocks too much of the backlight
hey man where can i find the files to your build
How do you clean drains with this? I didn't quite understand...
And yes, google recommended this, and australian drain cleaner fans are having trouble to understand this content.
(hint that channel uses exactly the same background music but more in foreground).
@@bloepje mysteries of the web lol
Does PCB way have those files available? Can I order mine through them as well?
@@jimhinkle7245not sure I’m afraid, but I plan to share the files once I’ve got all the panels ready. Then you can just send it to them ;)
@The_ViperProject very cool. Thank you!
How do you add the switch covers or knobs to the switches so they are fixed or glued on. But you can still remove them so you can remove the switches from the panel?
You can use a die to put threads on them
@@RobertBerrier the switch caps are press fit and I used a bit of “blutack” to secure them, however they fit through holes so no need to remove them.
The knobs on the pots are also press fit and there’s a hole for a set screw, they can be pulled off if I need to take the panel apart
@@The_ViperProject awesome. Thanks
@@MozTS what do you mean with a die?
@@RobertBerrier A die cuts external threads like on a bolt a tap cuts internal threads similar to a nut.
would you be interested in selling some panels? Im starting a project too, but have absolutely No skills.