If Carl posts the template, then we can see about the cost of doing a custom punch job for one of the DIYAudio cases. They now offer custom punching, and a $60 charge (I think) for transferring a pdf file into a CNC/AutoCAD file.
If anyone can convert what we may get from Carl, the cost would be much less.
I hope Carl posts files for both the original input board as well as the revised input board.
Drilling Templates
I have built several projects without the aid of a template for FP/ BP work, unfortunately. If we can get a shared generic template for FP and BP work then we might just be starting a trend. After all, the front and rear panel design contribute massively to the WAF. I would ask any qualified participants to contribute what they can (to Jan Didden?) so as to store a "library" of possible designs.
Even if you don't use the Front Panel Express service you can still use their software to lay out a panel. It offers all kinds of pre-defined hole and cut-out shapes and it is very easy to accurately position things. You can then print it out and use as a template. Make sure you have calibrated your printer for 1:1 output of course.
Jan
Jan
Assembly
I have built quite a few things in my life. Sometimes it is frustrating getting all the prefabricated parts & pieces lined up parallel, all the faces in a line and all the screws or bolts lining up with the bolt holes.
For example, it is not only getting all the XLR he’s and she’s to fit the IO PCB drill pattern it is also getting those XLR plugs to mate up to the drill pattern of the rear plate at the same time. It is quite possible to solder all the IO plugs to the IO PCB and not have them “fit” the drill pattern of the rear panel. The PCB is precisely laid out and the rear panel is precisely laid out however there is some wiggle room when the devices are soldered one at a time to the PCB.
To avoid the “oh s**t” what do I do now moment, I think it might be a good idea loosely attach the components to a jig (drilled precisely as the rear panel is drilled) then carefully tease all the little legs into the drill pattern of the IO PCB. Once everything is where it wants to be snug up the fasteners then solder tack and anchor everything in place. No more tears and kicking the dog.
Thoughts?
DT
I have built quite a few things in my life. Sometimes it is frustrating getting all the prefabricated parts & pieces lined up parallel, all the faces in a line and all the screws or bolts lining up with the bolt holes.
For example, it is not only getting all the XLR he’s and she’s to fit the IO PCB drill pattern it is also getting those XLR plugs to mate up to the drill pattern of the rear plate at the same time. It is quite possible to solder all the IO plugs to the IO PCB and not have them “fit” the drill pattern of the rear panel. The PCB is precisely laid out and the rear panel is precisely laid out however there is some wiggle room when the devices are soldered one at a time to the PCB.
To avoid the “oh s**t” what do I do now moment, I think it might be a good idea loosely attach the components to a jig (drilled precisely as the rear panel is drilled) then carefully tease all the little legs into the drill pattern of the IO PCB. Once everything is where it wants to be snug up the fasteners then solder tack and anchor everything in place. No more tears and kicking the dog.
Thoughts?
DT