[simpits-tech] Engraving font

[David C. Allen]

There is a document Mil-P-7788F on the simpits site which details how to 
build lightplates.

David


At 09:19 AM 6/15/2004, you wrote:
>Then do I understand correctly that this diffused area is
>actually the clear plastic sanded to create a "frosted"
>effect?
>~Allen
>
>-----Original Message-----
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>[mailto:simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org] On Behalf Of Gene
>Buckle
>Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 9:20 AM
>To: Simulator Cockpit tech list
>Subject: RE: [simpits-tech] Engraving font
>
> > Thanks Gene,
> >
> > I noticed on some real panel photos that they have what
> > appears to be a translucent material around the rotary
>switch
> > cutouts to backlight the knobs, is this also paint?
> >
>It's not an additional material.  The area is sanded or etched
>in such a
>way as to create a light diffuser to force the maximum amount
>of light
>into a trans-illuminated knob.
>
>g.
>
>
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