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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: skippy0420 on April 10, 2008, 10:55:11 pm
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My buddy and I are working on button bezels and joystick disks in 2mm stainless steel. I knocked out some CAD for him to get some better data and pricing on his end as he is not a BYOAC'er. I know it has been done before but I have not found anyone that actually sells them. My question is....
Is there a market for this type of thing???
***the third pic is something that I just slapped together***
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I use 2mm sheet metal
http://pl.youtube.com/watch?v=aQORr7zGAEQ
the best solution even how you have wooden panel - better to give sheet metal
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/Francoberasi/mountainswasherssml.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/Francoberasi/pinballbezelssml.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/Francoberasi/buttonsinbezelsml.jpg)
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I sell my washers for $5 each and the single button bezels for $2.50 each if that helps.
It would be good if you could produce some of the larger button bezels. Ive had a few people ask me if I could make some for them but I dont have access to a lazer/water jet cutter. I CNC milled mine for my cab and it is just too labour intensive to sell them (my fingers are bleeding from polishing as i speak!)
Its a matter of opinion but ive found 1.5mm is perfect for the washer thickness.
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There is the answer I was looking for. ;D
We are just playing around at this stage but we would be happy to fill the niche if possible. 1.5mm is ideal. That is great to know as well! Thanks a TON........
Which larger buttons are you speaking of? Manufacturer and type?
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Awesome vid Kowal, I couldnt see that at work this morning 8)
Skippy, I didn't mean bigger buttons, I meant the larger pieces of material like in your bottom model (and Kowals video)
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Ahhh.....I understand. :cheers:
The only problem I see with that, which I am sure you know, is that the cost would go up quite a bit as then you get into a bit more detail and time.
If I knew that I could get away with a few set layouts I would consider it but some people have the small hands and might want the buttons closer or the opposite. I know of just a few 'normal' layouts..
Straight 1, 2, 3, 4
Arched 3 or 4
Arched 6 button
Straight 6 button
Arched 7 Neo
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Yeah that what I would do if I was you.
It might be worth you knocking up some models of the different types and then doing a poll to see which are popular. It would also give you an idea of what interest there is.
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Thanks! I did post a poll just now and hope to get a feel for what the majority are doing. I have a feeling they are mainly 6 straight and 6 arched pairs with a few Neo 7's here and there for the most part.
Looks like it's back to the CAD tonight! ;D