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Franco B:
Good luck with it.

Are you talking about the whole CP made or just the CP top?

If you are just talking about the CP top (hell, even if not) I still think you could use the method I suggested to insert plexi pieces into the CP top for the individual segments and then back light them with LEDs. Imagine the boot up/attract sequence you could have using each segment!  8)
dmworking247:

--- Quote from: Franco B on April 25, 2008, 04:16:35 pm ---Good luck with it.

Are you talking about the whole CP made or just the CP top?

If you are just talking about the CP top (hell, even if not) I still think you could use the method I suggested to insert plexi pieces into the CP top for the individual segments and then back light them with LEDs. Imagine the boot up/attract sequence you could have using each segment!  8)

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I agree, I'd mount plexi on MDF but cut out spaces in the MDF to allow light to pass through. This would save cost and give you the option of different colored/independent lighting circuits.   
Swatwolf:
Thats not a bad ides, do a normal panel, then where the graphics are just cut out squares and use lights under it...hmmmmm

See thats what I liked about this place large brains in action      :applaud:
jace055:
I like this idea.  The input I have is with the diffusion of the LED light.  Experiment with the graphic and see if light will come through evenly like it should.  How about 1/2" MDF with cutouts for the lighted areas, then 1/8" plexi/ lexan lightly sanded for a more diffused look with the LEDs.  Then the graphic and then the final layer of plexi/ lexan on top.  this would also sandwich the graphic between two layers of plexi/lexan to make sure it doesn't sag in the areas the wood is cut out. 

The edge might need some attention to look right.  Maybe offset t-molding.  ( 1/2" wood plus 2 x 1/8" plexiglass / lexan = 3/4" total width)
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