I don't see an easy way to make multicolored silicon rubber buttons, though.
I shouldn't even open my mind to doing silicon, its one of those things that is tempting though. I guess I could try making my own buttons with translucent black acrylic. I am stuck using something that will fit on top of the matching switch. - http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/4FTH982/679-2255-ND/2034811 , as I am $850 into 1 4-layer, and 2 2 layer boards, already. On Sat, Dec 8, 2012 at 3:32 PM, Jon Elson <el...@pico-systems.com> wrote: > Bruce Layne wrote: > > If you're stuck with front surface engraving, then I'd engrave deeply > > and use a lot of paint, or several layers of paint and several layers of > > clear coat on top. Another trick that can work well is to use a liquid > > paint instead of a rattle can of spray paint, fill the deeply engraved > > letters with it rather than using several coats of spray paint, and use > > a solvent to remove the excess paint from the top surface of the key > > cap. > I did this once to repair a button. i filled the letters all the way, > and then sanded the > excess paint off. it worked very well. > > Jon > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > LogMeIn Rescue: Anywhere, Anytime Remote support for IT. Free Trial > Remotely access PCs and mobile devices and provide instant support > Improve your efficiency, and focus on delivering more value-add services > Discover what IT Professionals Know. Rescue delivers > http://p.sf.net/sfu/logmein_12329d2d > _______________________________________________ > Emc-users mailing list > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ LogMeIn Rescue: Anywhere, Anytime Remote support for IT. Free Trial Remotely access PCs and mobile devices and provide instant support Improve your efficiency, and focus on delivering more value-add services Discover what IT Professionals Know. Rescue delivers http://p.sf.net/sfu/logmein_12329d2d _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
