[simpits-tech] AW: Buttons & Switches??

[A.Y.]

Thanks for the reply Ben,

During my time at Design College, I heard of such method of prototyping...I
am going to look into it....but it might still be expensive here to do in
Australia. My budget at this point in time for the cockpit is also very
limited...so far, the whole project has cost me very little. Found timber
from a Sofa Factory near my house throwing out all their off cuts (such a
waste, so I recycled them into my pit)...but the electronic components and
all of the cosmetic stuff will cost me an arm and a leg...maybe a head ontop
of that... I am thinking...if I can dig up the cash for those Korry.com
products. I might buy one of each of those knobs needed, find out how much
it will cost to purchase then make a simple silicon mould of the
original...then I can pour resin into it and duplicate as many as I want to.
Sounds easy enough, but it was a friend who suggested it...I personally dont
have any experience on "How" or "What to use". Something I have to learn.

Looking at the korry websites, they have some other beautiful stuff...but I
am sure they will have a beautiful price tag on them as well. I need to win
lottery!

Albert
Sydney, Australia

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Subject: AW: [simpits-tech] AW: Buttons & Switches??


> Hy Albert,
>
> regarding the knobs, I think one further possibility is existing - it is
> called prototyping. Your problem can be solved, if you know one who's able
> to machine such parts on a CNC. I think the price per unit should be lower
> than 37 bucks per unit. The only thing which has to be done by you or
anyone
> else is the construction of required knobs with a 3d-software.
>
> The company I worked before, uses software-interpreters to put the 2d and
3d
> drawings into a machinereadable code, so it quite easy to convert visual
> ideas into "hardware", if you have such a source you can use.
>
> The most suitable solution for my pit-project and my "limited" budget is
to
> use similar knobs like the ones offered by EHC or other distributor in
this
> sector. 37 USD are definetelly to much for all the panels I will need.
>
> Nevertheless, any ideas how to built panels, consoles and knobs according
> the real ones are appreciated.
>
> Greetings
>
> Ben
>
>
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