fpe/schaeffer panels - how much space?

ultra · February 27, 2007, 4:58pm

how much extra space do you allow on your front panel when designing in front panel designer? any different amount for square and round holes?

drew

Screaming_Rabbit · February 27, 2007, 5:33pm

http://www.midibox.org/forum/index.php?topic=3113.0

Greets, Roger

ultra · February 27, 2007, 9:43pm

thanks roger!

drew

Wilba · February 27, 2007, 11:10pm

I recently got panels made by Front Panel Express - the holes are EXACTLY what I specified… i.e. a 3mm LED fits perfectly into the 3mm hole, etc. So for holes where a push button cap is going through, adding an extra 0.2mm to width/diameter is probably enough, just make sure you measure your components with calipers!

ultra · February 28, 2007, 6:39am

yeah i was thinking of getting a micrometer or whatever they’re called. hopefully i can find a cheap one. the manufacturer’s spec says 7mm, but you can never be sure!