I received panels today. Because I wait for so long they came free of charge and I only payed for shipping. The guy forget to wright how much it actually cost. Ill call them tomorrow and ask. As you might see panel fits this time. I forgot to adjust openings for 2 buttons last time. One thing I noticed is that Ill need to fix those edges manually on every panel they cut as they are pretty sharp and bit rough so LED don`t slide in. It is alot of work but it has to be done :-\
Sasha, what’s your thoughts regarding the top layout ? something similar to what you first posted, red panel with keyboard ?
I dont think we should run red design. Red really dont fits everybody. I think black is more universal and fits all tastes. Also, if we make panel red, we will need 2 colour screening (will increase the price) to get those black keys, or change the design to something more like original x0xb0x - no piano keyboard.
I`m bit concerned about openings for buttons as it is kind of rough. So I wonder is anybody have one button cap to send me so I can test it?
Filing all those panels wouldn`t bee fun and it would take much time and effort.
that is it sasa. as i´m really busy with other stuff since a while i just come here from time to time and i´m sure not up to date. but i like what i see ;D
so, it seems like the xox is getting closer, right?
Hi Tobias, as you said you are not up to date I must inform you TheProf is organizing Mouser and Digikey orders beside that rare parts that are already on it`s way. So, if you missed it please contact him ASAP.
Very, very nice Sasha, how do you find time to do all this?
Looks a lot better than the stock x0x kits. I love the font too. Not too sure about the panal screws showing, but don’t think it’s worth trying to find a way round it… may look better with black screws?
I took a look at the red ones again, had to and I still amazed by them.
As discussed some time before regarding panel options (engraved vs screening) I wouldn’t mind
paying more for the red version, as long as it o.k with the other builders and of course with you Sasha,
It just a long project and in the end I don’t won’t to compromise on the design.
Best Regards,
Asaf
I understand you, I wanted to do much more when I decided to organize x0x but things have changed. I kinda lost the energy as this all took too long, and still see got no personal satisfaction. I started to work on the 808 because of that, even it was scheduled much after x0xb0x just to see some reall progress.
Im thinking... If I make one exception about colour it will start the avalanche and everybody could wished to to it in nonstandard version. Im organizing building and getting parts for x0x locally too, and keeping things under control is not an easy task. I still dont see some satisfaction for myself even the results are there. All this could be pretty stressful, and Im not very stress proof, and I have pretty high expectations from myself. Im having heart problems for quite some time because of the stress. It is hard to be fair and justify all the peoples expectations, and some people can be hard to deal with so I think I want make special panel orders for now. I`m planing some custom buttons and cases on order after this batch is over, but doing it now as I wanted will make my life harder. I hope you can understand.
I`m bit concerned about openings for buttons as it is kind of rough. So I wonder is anybody have one button cap to send me so I can test it?
Filing all those panels wouldn`t bee fun and it would take much time and effort.
I have just received my “official” x0xb0x kit, so I can take measurements of the real button caps.
I am considering buying some large quantities of these button caps for other projects, I really like the feel of them… but the Digikey part referenced by the x0xb0x BOM looks different in the picture, it’s flat on top instead of curved and bevelled. Does anyone know if the Digikey cap is exactly the same as the ones used in official x0xb0x kits?
I also got both the clear acrylic panels and the natural anodized panels. I don’t know which one to use now… ??? maybe the clear acrylic with a diffuser behind it and some colour cycling RGB LED backlighting… ;D
Absolutely understand.. The red one is good tho ;D
This reminds me of one local joke about cop and cheese pie. ;D ;D ;D
If people want a custom colour then maybe they could just get an un-finished panel and can sort out getting it painted/Anodised/screened themselves.
Exactly. Anybody want raw panel?
I have just received my “official” x0xb0x kit, so I can take measurements of the real button caps.
Wilba, I used the original x0xb0x as a starting point so I have good measurments, Im just concerned are the eadgess too sharp and can make button to not move smoothly. Laser on steel dont have smoothest cutting line even it is precise.
I am considering buying some large quantities of these button caps for other projects, I really like the feel of them... but the Digikey part referenced by the x0xb0x BOM looks different in the picture, it's flat on top instead of curved and bevelled. Does anyone know if the Digikey cap is exactly the same as the ones used in official x0xb0x kits?
True, but If you check the datasheet on Digikey page you`ll see that is the right one.
I also got both the clear acrylic panels and the natural anodized panels. I don’t know which one to use now… ??? maybe the clear acrylic with a diffuser behind it and some colour cycling RGB LED backlighting… ;D
It’s 1.5mm thick, clear with laser etched artwork, but the artwork on the panel looks a bit more opaque than the photo. Maybe the photo is bad or it looks clearer because of the backing paper, I don’t know. (I didn’t actually intend to buy the acrylic panel, long story, ).
I probably will do my own FPE panel set (in black of course) with white artwork and red divider lines. If I do, I can share the FPD files and people can make one-offs if they like.
It’s 1.5mm thick, clear with laser etched artwork, but the artwork on the panel looks a bit more opaque than the photo. Maybe the photo is bad or it looks clearer because of the backing paper, I don’t know. (I didn’t actually intend to buy the acrylic panel, long story, ).
I probably will do my own FPE panel set (in black of course) with white artwork and red divider lines. If I do, I can share the FPD files and people can make one-offs if they like.
I like that… May consider using one of them for my second x0x which is going to be the one using alternative componants and mods to try and get a “better” sound. It’s begging to be underlit though. What kind of material do you use for a diffuser?
I like that… May consider using one of them for my second x0x which is going to be the one using alternative componants and mods to try and get a “better” sound. It’s begging to be underlit though. What kind of material do you use for a diffuser?
No idea. It was just a crazy idea. Maybe some mylar paper or… hey, I’m being tricked into a thread hijack. stryd_one’s gonna come and whack me. Continue with your x0xb0x panel thread now.
The guy forget to wright how much it actually cost. I
