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What is important when considering purchasing a CP?
ArcadEd:
I just don't like the look of the plate on top. And if I am just going to hide it, it doens't warrant the cost of buying one when the method I use works just fine. Thats all :).
As for the KD. Yes, all my boxes and kits starting from my next CNC order are done this way. I made that decision a few months ago and got every thing drafted up in 3d ;).
Tahnok:
Fair enough. I don't like the look of them either. I guess, if you are getting CNC cut, there is no reason to not go with the more complicated method. You don't have to worry about them being slightly off.
Glad to hear it. If you don't mind me asking, what brand KD fittings did you go with?
--- Quote from: ArcadEd on April 11, 2006, 06:22:47 pm ---I just don't like the look of the plate on top. And if I am just going to hide it, it doens't warrant the cost of buying one when the method I use works just fine. Thats all :).
As for the KD. Yes, all my boxes and kits starting from my next CNC order are done this way. I made that decision a few months ago and got every thing drafted up in 3d ;).
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ArcadEd:
Titus. That's what the CNC Manufacturer suggests and uses. So that is how we drafted it up :).
I'll know if I like them or not in a week or so, hehe.
Kremmit:
I think a little design work would spruce them up a bit. Right now, you've got a plain old rectangle there:
Compare it to this one:
The extra angles don't change gameplay particularly, but they do lend a more "professional" look. You want people thinking that your product is nicer than something that they can make themselves. You don't want them thinking "Heck, I can make a wooden box!"
I think there might be a small market for kit products. Either with joys, buttons, etc included but not assembled, or just drilled & routed boxes with no parts. Maybe even just un-finished top panels, with no box.
A lexan/plexi overlay option might be good, for people who want to print and add their own artwork.
Hinged top panel?
Console adapters?
Depending on your access to the CNC, custom layouts or a very wide variety of layouts would be a plus. But obviously, not so great if you have to order 100 of the same panel at a time.
Dizzle:
I'd be interested. The key for me would be variety/flexibility (as opposed to the limited number of templates other manufacturers offer.