How to build a control Panel

[tucker98]

good tutor

[choens]

Well done video! That said, I'm not sure why he does the strips this way. It seems like a lot of work. Also, it's 3D as the strips are off the board a bit. To me, this would mean that they might break or get torn off by little hands. I really like the idea of the template, the plexiglass, etc., but I think I would rather use racing stripe material. Just saying...

[rdgnut]

Using Photoshop, I've created graphics which include photos of locations - stations, towers, industries, etc. and logos and others for decoration. And place name signs. Done full size for a control panel (still a DC operation). Had them printed at Fedex Kinkos, laminated on sticky-back, placed on masonite. Whole thing for 4 panels and signs was $30. And they look great.

[AllenK58]

Nice panel instruction and very clear video work. (I have also used the styrene and paint work to add pavement striping to roads and parking lots...another story).

[spiralcity]

Nice video. The panel looks great but all the extra work with the plastic strips is unnecessary with today's modern laser printers. I find it much easier to mock up your toggle layout using whatever graphic editor you may own. Simply print it out, mount to a panel and cover it with
plexi -glass or simply clear coat it.

[Chessack]

Great video and super helpful. You rock, Mike!

[Bob LeMond]

Excellent video with some very useful ideas.