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Title: Circuit breakers panels update.
Post by: jackpilot on August 13, 2010, 03:38:52 AM
Hi Guys

Before finalizing the project, need your feedback.

The panels overlay  can be  Backlightable or not Backlightable
   
Backlightable version has to be applied to acrylic subpanels (smoked or orange for a nice glow) so it implies cutting and drilling acrylic (zillion holes), and creating a light box behind. This can be very nice but will require more work (with the usual dose of frustration!).

Non Backlightables (as in real AC) would be printed on non translucent material and can be applied to thin  MDF panels easier to shape and drill than acrylic.

What are you interested in, backlightable ,
or plain (probably cheaper.)
Let me know.
Jack
Title: Re: Circuit breakers panels update.
Post by: 727737Nut on August 13, 2010, 04:37:05 AM
I prefer as like real AC. :)
Title: Re: Circuit breakers panels update.
Post by: Sean on August 13, 2010, 06:52:17 AM
Not backlit, as the real thing.
Title: Re: Circuit breakers panels update.
Post by: Maurice on August 13, 2010, 12:46:15 PM
Plain for me.

Maurice
Title: Re: Circuit breakers panels update.
Post by: XOrionFE on August 14, 2010, 02:44:33 AM
Plain for me as well.    I will use small spot lighting to light from the front on some type of dimmer.

Thanks Jack
Title: Re: Circuit breakers panels update.
Post by: fordgt40 on August 14, 2010, 06:11:34 AM
Jack

I will go with the flow, but just one question. Is it not possible to cater for both options in one solution. If non backlit then the film will be applied to a solid background, whereas if backlit it can be applied to perspex. Doubtless I have missed something or having another senior moment  :-[

David
Title: Re: Circuit breakers panels update.
Post by: jackpilot on August 14, 2010, 12:17:11 PM
Not the same material, the non backlit is thicker. (and the printing less of a problem),,,I have been told.
But both will probably be available.
TBC
Title: Re: Circuit breakers panels update.
Post by: ekznamu on August 15, 2010, 10:10:18 PM
i would prefer non backlightable: thicker and cheaper (?).

That's only eyecandy ! For me, it's hard enough to design things in front of me.

Uwe
Title: Re: Circuit breakers panels update.
Post by: fsaviator on August 16, 2010, 07:20:22 AM
Non-Backlightable for me too.  Sorry for the delay... missed this post somehow.
Title: Re: Circuit breakers panels update.
Post by: jackpilot on August 16, 2010, 09:03:29 AM
No prob Guys.
I should get my own set shortly. it will be non Backlightable.
If all OK we will be able to order.
- nevertheless if someone want the backlit version it will be avail.
Final price will be set.
TBC
Jack
Title: Re: Circuit breakers panels update.
Post by: philb737 on August 16, 2010, 12:26:41 PM
Hi Jack,
how much of price difference is there between the backlit version and the non-backlit version?
Phil
Title: Re: Circuit breakers panels update.
Post by: jackpilot on August 16, 2010, 12:48:26 PM
Quote from: philb737 on August 16, 2010, 12:26:41 PM
Hi Jack,
how much of price difference is there between the backlit version and the non-backlit version?
Phil

Backlightable.... (you backlight it)  lol....

Probably not much, still negotiating this.
Will advise.
Cheers
JP
Title: Re: Circuit breakers panels update.
Post by: philb737 on August 16, 2010, 02:52:05 PM
Thank you Jack! Count me in ;)