Hi folks.
I have a desire to make a faceplate for my EM clock project ( https://www.pinballinfo.com/communi...score-reels-plus-em-7-segment-displays.45988/)
There is the EM clock and also the EM 7 Segment clock
I fancy a nice brass or polished chrome steel faceplate - with cutouts for the 4 score reels to show their values and some engraving to make it look cool.
I could also go down the laser cut perspex route too as a cheaper option. - Maybe using services of @Colywobbles ?
I have no experience of designing anything like this. So, please. suggestions on what CAD s/w to use and also a pointer in how to get started. Would it be a 2d or a 3d drawing? 2D as it's only a rectangular piece of metal but then again something are going to be engraved whilst others are cut out all togeether, so does that mean I need 3D to specify the depth?
Maybe someone could even do a basic design for me and get me started in the right direction? Beer tokens available!
Many thanks,
Alan
I have a desire to make a faceplate for my EM clock project ( https://www.pinballinfo.com/communi...score-reels-plus-em-7-segment-displays.45988/)
There is the EM clock and also the EM 7 Segment clock
I fancy a nice brass or polished chrome steel faceplate - with cutouts for the 4 score reels to show their values and some engraving to make it look cool.
I could also go down the laser cut perspex route too as a cheaper option. - Maybe using services of @Colywobbles ?
I have no experience of designing anything like this. So, please. suggestions on what CAD s/w to use and also a pointer in how to get started. Would it be a 2d or a 3d drawing? 2D as it's only a rectangular piece of metal but then again something are going to be engraved whilst others are cut out all togeether, so does that mean I need 3D to specify the depth?
Maybe someone could even do a basic design for me and get me started in the right direction? Beer tokens available!
Many thanks,
Alan
