Re: [neonixie-l] Small run fabrication

2017-01-11 Thread Nicholas Stock
Paul, this isn't a cheap proposition in my experience unless you know people in the business. One avenue to try is https://www.ponoko.com to get custom acrylic cut and MDF etc, I've had some simple acrylic plates made by them and they've been very reasonable. Having custom pieces made from

[neonixie-l] nwts back in stock

2017-01-11 Thread Manuel Azevedo
Hi guys, Just to let you know we have finally nwts back in stock! There was a huge delay on the ESP8266 delivery. For those who don't know what nwts is, it is a direct replacement of the GPS dongle to set your clock's time, but using Wi-Fi. You can grab yours here:

Re: [neonixie-l] Small run fabrication

2017-01-11 Thread robin bussell
I've used frontpanelexpress before too, their engraving and ink fill service looks very nice and has a good timeless vintage feel. Costs more than silkscreen though. I'm working on a lasercut perspex case using openscad as a cad system. Currently awaiting replies from a couple of laser

Re: [neonixie-l] Small run fabrication

2017-01-11 Thread gregebert
A co-worker used frontpanelexpress for a stereo project, and it looked stunning. Granted, he paid more for the powder-coat finish and engraved & filled lettering. I started a project with their tool, and found it easy to use/learn. It has interactive cost-estimation, so you can budget/design

Re: [neonixie-l] Small run fabrication

2017-01-11 Thread NeonJohn
On 01/11/2017 01:33 PM, Paul Andrews wrote: > Hi, > > I'm trying to make a case for one of my clocks and started looking at > online fabrication services such as big blue saw. I am basically looking at > designing and fabricating one-offs of some simple acrylic pieces (with cut > outs/holes

Re: [neonixie-l] Small run fabrication

2017-01-11 Thread David Forbes
I recommend giving the maker space a try. A laser cutter is fine for acrylic, and they probably have people there with good procedures and design software for getting from idea to cut plastic. On 1/11/2017 11:33 AM, Paul Andrews wrote: Hi, I'm trying to make a case for one of my clocks and

Re: [neonixie-l] Small run fabrication

2017-01-11 Thread Dan Hollis
On Wed, 11 Jan 2017, Paul Andrews wrote: I'm trying to make a case for one of my clocks and started looking at online fabrication services such as big blue saw. I am basically looking at designing and fabricating one-offs of some simple acrylic pieces (with cut outs/holes etc.). I was wondering

[neonixie-l] Small run fabrication

2017-01-11 Thread Paul Andrews
Hi, I'm trying to make a case for one of my clocks and started looking at online fabrication services such as big blue saw. I am basically looking at designing and fabricating one-offs of some simple acrylic pieces (with cut outs/holes etc.). I was wondering if anyone can recommend a service