Post your laser etched builds.

[stevie1556]

Aha! I didn't even think of this... engraving shops... hmm... Do you give them a file? What specs?

Varies. I found a few that wanted PDF, but the one I used wanted CDR

[pickdropper]

Aha! I didn't even think of this... engraving shops... hmm... Do you give them a file? What specs?

Varies. I found a few that wanted PDF, but the one I used wanted CDR

Yeah, some are OK with PDF, some Adobe Illustrator and some Corel Draw (seems to be most common).  The crucial part is that it is a vector file.  If they want to etch a JPG or some other raster file, go somewhere else as you probably won't be happy with the results.

[darron]

i'm shared a few of these most of these but thought it would be good to re-share here to highlight what a laser can do. all done with an epilog co2 laser.

edit: i also use it to make my pcbs and plates






























sorry for the overload!!!!

[pickdropper]

Those all look great, Darren.

You and I must have used the same artwork for the DMM.  Mine looks identical.

[wildebelor]

The Tsuchi Fuzz font really gets me going as does the MASSIVE led haha
I really love the aesthetics!

[darron]

Those all look great, Darren.

You and I must have used the same artwork for the DMM.  Mine looks identical.

cheers

yeah my friend found a PDF i think on the net. so i reckon it would be the same

The Tsuchi Fuzz font really gets me going as does the MASSIVE led haha
I really love the aesthetics!

thanks, the fonts are Fortunaschwein and Bauhaus

[alparent]

all done with an epilog co2 laser.

edit: i also use it to make my pcbs and plates

Please educate! I'd like to know how you do pcbs?

[Victor custom]

[darron]

all done with an epilog co2 laser.

edit: i also use it to make my pcbs and plates

Please educate! I'd like to know how you do pcbs?

Sorry. I didn't see the post until now...
I just spray the boards with some paint first:
http://youtu.be/a8tTVtUCNnY?t=1m33s       (@ 1:33)

[Mac Walker]

I guess these could go here.

Armada Nitrogen laser, 3003 aluminum, 1/16" sheet

Prototypin'

[vigilante397]

Well, I found another thread I want to be a part of .... 

[duck_arse]

so, you building a steel guitar?

if you'd told me this afternoon that panel work could be exciting and fun, as well as dangerous, I would have larffed at you. and asked you why you were in our garage.

[FUZZZZzzzz]

Not to hijack this complete forum, but is there anywhere I can follow this build? Looks awesome!

I guess these could go here.

Armada Nitrogen laser, 3003 aluminum, 1/16" sheet

Prototypin'

[Mac Walker]

^ Thanks, basically I have access to a government subsidized manufacturing/training center.  I am trying to get a feel for what I can do with the machine.  Unfortunately I have most of these bent up already, without any documentation, but feel free to ask me whatever, I think there's plenty of space.....or Pm me otherwise

[therecordingart]

What machines are you guys using to etch the powder coat? You think one of the cheap eBay machines from China would do?

[rullywowr]

Here is my first pedal of 2015, which I call the "Vapor Ray" which is inspired by another very expensive "ray" pedal. 

Features matte black powdercoat which I did myself, laser engraved artwork, a couple rullywow.com PCBs, detour optical bypass, and aluminum knobs.  Very usable overdrive, and I am loving the bypass scheme (no popping). 

[darron]

should post these here as they are laser relevant.


this was done with the laser and powder coating:




this one is lasered and then the artwork recess filled with gold:

[bluebunny]

Nice pedals.  Nice bit of wood underneath, too.   

[vigilante397]

I completely forgot this thread existed, but I just spent the last several minutes (in the middle of my chemistry class ) going back and looking at everything and drooling. It also reminded me that I drove past a small "custom engraving" shop in town the other day that I now want to check into asking about doing some enclosures.

[rullywowr]

Here is a laser etched Pop Sizer (Soda Meiser) built off a rullywow.com PCB