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Step 3DRILL THE CASE
Having got all the above parts together the next task is to assemble the project. This starts with adding legends to the case. I used rub down lettering fixed with transparent nail varnish ( but dont tell the other half!) Next task is drilling out the case. ABS is a great material for this because its soft and is very easily worked. The cutting detail of the project case is shown here. Of course this can be used as a guide if a case with different dimensions is used. As you can see from the photo there's plenty of space in the box used.
Phono sockets come in all types and sizes. The ones used on the prototype required 10mm diam holes. These are the professional variety which generally means chunky and gold plated. Of course some people might consider this an expensive conceit, well I'm not going to argue the toss. Fact is they look good and I reckon that alone makes the extra expense worthwhile.
Having drilled the holes the next task is to screw all the fittings into place. At this stage though leave both 12way rotary switches until after you have wired them up. Otherwise profanity and burnt plastic might become the order of the day.
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Phono sockets come in all types and sizes. The ones used on the prototype required 10mm diam holes. These are the professional variety which generally means chunky and gold plated. Of course some people might consider this an expensive conceit, well I'm not going to argue the toss. Fact is they look good and I reckon that alone makes the extra expense worthwhile.
Having drilled the holes the next task is to screw all the fittings into place. At this stage though leave both 12way rotary switches until after you have wired them up. Otherwise profanity and burnt plastic might become the order of the day.
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