Project: Eti Vocoder - Front Panel Manufacture Site

: Cutting the panel to 19 inches allows for easy integration into standard studio racks. Cons :

: Outsourcing this specific fabrication to professional services like Schaeffer/Front Panel Express can cost upwards of €130. Project: ETI Vocoder - Front Panel Manufacture

“I recommend PCB panels unless you own a proper workshop.” Reddit · r/synthdiy · 3 years ago : Cutting the panel to 19 inches allows

: To achieve durability, the panel undergoes electrostatic powder coating . This is followed by baking at 180°C for 15 minutes, resulting in a scratch-resistant, plastic-like finish that is far superior to standard spray paint. This is followed by baking at 180°C for

: The process uses a 2 mm aluminum sheet cut with a guillotine to standard rack dimensions. A "punching list" is essential to guide heavy machinery (like a Pierce All machine) for the numerous holes required for knobs, jack sockets, and LED bar graphs.