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darktemp:
Twas this one.
CJK:
Yep, that's the one! Something like that would look really excellent with some of Shawnzilla's translucent buttons in it. Then you could use Budda's LED controller to light up the buttons...

Anyway, if you decide to build it, share pics!!!   ;)

-- Chris
unix4hire:
That reminds me of a phone I had in the late 80s that was clear and had some neon lights whenever it rang.  I don't think I'd be putting clear buttons in mine if I made it but maybe some neon that lights whenever the buttons are pushed or something.  I say go for it, I think it'd be pretty sweet.
Jollyrob:
transparent buttons would be cool, but i wouldn't use clear ones, you'd never see them without light under it, people would get all bent out of shape...

I'd probably be using like trasparent blue ones, or a darker trasparent color that would aloow light to pass but still be noticable

and my fabrication skills aren't quite that advanced, so I also doubt there will be any cool curves like the one shown above, but lighting should make up for it  ;D
Sylentwulf:
The same reason Clear acrylic PC Cases never caught on.
DUST.
That acrylic isn't gonna look pretty for long unless you REALLY SEAL it up tight. I can't imagine grabbing a bottle of windex and having to clean both sides of the acrylic/lexan with all that wiring and mounted stuff on it.

Also, support is an issue since you'd have to get a thick piece of acrylic. And then there's the fact that working with the stuff isn't too fun. Wood is easy to cut up to how you need it, acrylic is another story. I would suggest getting it profesionally made/cut if you're going that way.
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