[simpits-tech] New pics...

[Gene Buckle]

On Thu, 11 Dec 2008, Roy Coates wrote:

> On Wed, 10 Dec 2008, Gene Buckle wrote:
>
>> I'm kind of bothered with the installation process for the instrument
>> panel.  Right now you've got to bow it a lot to get it into place.  I'm
>> wondering if it wouldn't be a good idea to split the panel in half.  It
>> would make installation a LOT easier.  The only problem would be the loss
>> of about .75" along the panel centerline for the seam.  (that's about the
>> minimum space required for two rows of #6 screws and a .75" wide backing
>> plate)
>>
>> More to think about I guess.  I've got some new cutters coming in this
>> week so I'll be able to experiment with the panels a bit.
>
>
> For anyone opting for an LCD panel to draw instruments, bowing the panel
> is a bit of a no-no !!
>
The panel is only bowed to install it.  Once installed it's nice and flat.

g.

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