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Backlit Control Panel Idea
Sylentwulf:
Oh, and yes, I've done the above method, and it works great. Not with anything as big as a control panel, but with a mousepad ;)
hunky_artist:
oohh, i LIKE this idea.... anyone got any pics of any tests they've done?
patrickl:
Cool idea. How far does the illumination travel? I guess it depends on the light source used, but any ideas?
You might have some problems with shadow areas resulting from buttons and joystick going through the plexi. It would be nicer if the whole CPO lit up like a marquee.
RayB:
Timoor,
Are you suggesting this idea with plexi that is over a solid color, or with plexi which is on top of CP artwork? Doesn't the artwork appear fuzzy as a result of the sanding?
Zakk:
I think some people are not getting the idea. Don't make the control panel out of crazy thick plexi with nothing underneath, but a thin piece of plexi over top your wood or metal control panel, sanded on the bottom side, but lit from the very edge of the plexi.
I've got the materials here, I might try his idea today if I get a few minutes, and I'll post a pic of the result, at least with a scrap piece... I'll try a cold cathode tube and an LED cannon.
Unless I get too drunk by the pool to operate an LED safely :)