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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">
== Modular synthesizer panels ==
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== Drilling ==
[[File:Stufenbohrer PG7-PG21.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A unibit aka step drill bit.]]
Use a center punch to mark the panel for drilling. This will stop the drill bit from wandering. First drill a pilot hole, then use increasingly larger size drill bits until the correct hole diameter is reached.<ref name="mfos" /> However it's more efficient to use a unibit aka step drill bit.<ref name="mikmo">
== Labelling ==
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=== Laminated ===
The panel overlay is laminated in a plastic pouch, which is attached to the panel with contact adhesive. Print two copies of the overlay and use one of them as a drilling guide. Laminate pouches are also available in different finishes which you might be preferable. A problem with this method is that with the edges catching on other panels the platic laminate might lift at the corners.<ref name="mikmo">
=== Laser etching ===
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