[simpits-tech] Backlit panels

LISA MALCOM simpits-tech@simpits.org
Thu, 10 Apr 2003 01:11:41 -0500


How about the rope lights?  Rows of led's would work also.  I have a 
real 737 if you need any info on the gear handle.
ROb



----- Original Message -----
From: Kevin Foisy <kevin.foisy@Stealthbits.com>
Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2003 11:21 pm
Subject: [simpits-tech] Backlit panels

> Hey folks,
> Wanted to ping you guys to see what your experiences have been 
> with backlighing.  I'm looking at a few different methods of 
> backlighting my panels and I was wondering what others have done 
> that works and doesn't work.  Right now I'm thinking about using 
> white x-mas lights and arranging as needed behind the panels, but 
> I've also been warned that they throw off quite a bit of heat.
> 
> Any suggestions out there?
> 
> thx.
> Kevin
>