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Having elements too close together can introduce noise and [[crosstalk]], spaciousness helps towards reducing unwanted problems. Choose between having jacks easier to read placed near their associated controls,<ref name="measures">Electro-music.com forum:[http://www.electro-music.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=18281&postorder=asc Standard measurements in front panels]</ref> or below where patch cables are then easier to keep out of the way.
Design the panel so that behind the panel the potentiometer and jack bodies have enough clearance from each other and that in front both the controls and the users fingers have enough room to operate. Also check that any parts close to an edge won't interfere with mounting the panel into its enclosure. Check the angle of rotation of the pot will match the scale going to be marked on the panel.<ref name="mikmo">{{Cite web |url=http://www.mikmo.dk/synthpanels.html |title=How i make front panels. |accessdate=2016-08-16 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812144730/http://www.mikmo.dk/synthpanels.html |archivedate=2016-08-12 |
== Modular synthesizer panels ==
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=== CNC engraving ===
Requires a large investment to produce panel drilling approaching commercial quality.<ref>[https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=57836 Anybody using a Fireball CNC router to make panels/ pcb ?], Mod Wiggler forum, April 2012</ref> It's more efficient to use a drill press for making holes and use CNC for engraving. Engravings in anodised aluminum panel can be blackened with [https://web.archive.org/web/20150908063148/https://www.birchwoodcasey.com/Refinishing/Metal-Finishing/Aluminum-Black-Touch-Up.aspx Birchwood Casey Aluminum Black]<ref>[https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=64990 DIY CNC milling/labelling of steel panels], Mod Wiggler forum, Aug 2012</ref> or coloured using a [https://web.archive.org/web/20160809104302/http://www.markal.com/solid-paint-markers/lacquer-stik/ Markal Lacquer-Stik].<ref name="tips">[https://web.archive.org/web/20171215150933/http://www.engraverssolutions.com/PDFs/tips%26tricks-color_filling.pdf Tips & Tricks], Engravers Solutions</ref><ref name="infill" />
=== Dry transfer lettering ===
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=== Laser etching ===
[[Anodizing aluminum|Anodized aluminum]] can be laser etched to create fine bright markings against a darker background. Plain aluminum can be etched through paper masking<!-- and the etching coloured with acrylic paint or lacquer stick -->.
=== Laser engraving ===
How to make a custom laser Engraved front panel : [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Mp-XpJBdJg Laser engraved front panel]
=== Lazertran ===
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=== Paint stick ===
Similar to paint infilling but easier and inexpensive. Using a Markal [https://web.archive.org/web/20160809104302/http://www.markal.com/solid-paint-markers/lacquer-stik/ Lacquer-Stik]. Dificult to apply to large etched areas where the appearance will be dull. Remove dried paint film from tip before use. Rub into the engraving and wipe off the excess around engraving with a soft cloth. On rough surfaces excess wet paint can be removed by lightly rubbing with a cloth dipped in mineral oil. When dry use mineral spirits or alcohol. Tack free after 12 hours, completely dry after 24 hours.<ref name="infill" /><ref name="tips" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rowmark.com/MARK/techhelpdocs/general_laser/Reverse%20Rotary%20and%20Laser%20Engraving.pdf |title=Reverse Rotary and Laser Engraving.pdf |accessdate=2016-09-28 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130321162106/http://rowmark.com/MARK/techhelpdocs/general_laser/Reverse%20Rotary%20and%20Laser%20Engraving.pdf |archivedate=2013-03-21 |
=== Painted ===
MOTM panels finish is baked-on two part Polane paint,<ref>[https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=60156 Where to get MOTM-style silkscreened panels made?], Mod Wiggler forum, May 2012</ref> giving it a crinkly look, and with labeling and scales in screen printed epoxy-ink.<ref>[http://synthtech.com/motm/info/ MOTM Info]</ref>
=== Acrylic pouring ===
By selecting color palettes, controlling the viscosity of the paint, and experimenting with different pouring methods, one can produce one-of-a-kind modular synth panels through [[acrylic pouring]].
=== Paperface ===
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=== PCB ===
{{Main|PCB front panels}}You can also draw your front panels very easily with this addons of the free software Inkscape
[https://synthpanels.design/ synthpanels design]
A git from another source to design your knobs: [https://github.com/leechwort/knob-scale-generator knob scale generator]
Then you export it as an .svg file and import it into kicad [https://www.kicad.org/], which can take it away as a gerber [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerber_format] to be printed as a pcb by any service provider.
=== Printed paper ===
A laser print is made, of the same size as the panel and then glued onto it.
Like this youtube videos : [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zf9Hoy9eDIY Low budget front panel]
and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8sNB2UjLAo Cheap and easy DIY Front panels]
=== Quick-Mark Digital ===
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=== Toner transfer ===
Similar to the [[toner transfer]] method of printing PCB etch resist. Printing the mirrored image with a laser printer onto glossy paper then using an iron to heat the reverse of the print bonding the toner onto the panel.<ref>[http://syinsi.com/finishing-aluminum-panels/ Toner], Syinsi</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20151008092458/http://www.stereoping.com/eurorack-frontplatten-erstellen-mit-der-toner-transfer-methode/?lang=en Eurorack DIY Front panels with toner transfer method], Stereoping Music Devices, Gregor Zoll</ref>
== See also ==
* [[
* [[MOTM parts#Front panels]]
* [[MU parts#Front panels]]
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