Looks great for a first time etching. I'm wondering if it wouldn't have made a crisper line if you used a thick adhesive backed vinyl sheet and cut the characters out with a sharp exacto knife?
Looks great for a first time etching. I'm wondering if it wouldn't have made a crisper line if you used a thick adhesive backed vinyl sheet and cut the characters out with a sharp exacto knife?
That was actually my thought exactly. The sticker paper I used for the masking wasn't thick enough to act as a resist on it's own. I still would like to do some etching on the piece where I'm mounting my switch, so I'll have a chance to test it. Just have to find the vinyl.
Not 100% sure, but you might try places that sell supplies for custom auto painting. I'm pretty sure I've seen something like that on some custom car or motorcycle building shows where they used it to mask off for air brushing.
Rubbing alcohol or lighter fluid will work to remove the adhesive residue, without removing the nail polish.
We all have to start somewhere. The journey is all the more impressive by our humble beginnings.
http://led.linear1.org/1led.wiz for the lazy man's resistor calculator!
http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...e-to-Ohm-s-Law for getting resistor values the right way!
Ironically I actually like the look of the imperfect etching, gives it the feel of being well used and weathered.
Last night I finished! Here is the result. Prepare for pictures!
Specs
MHS Parts from TCSS
Nano Biscotte V2
Luxeon Rebel Star (Deep Red)
Li-Ion 18650 3.7V 2600mAh PCB Protected Rechargeable Battery
2.1mm Recharge Port (hidden inside grip)
Premium 28mm Speaker
16mm Anti Vandal Short Momentary Red Ring Switch
Custom Etching by me
Custom Blade Plug by me
Loaded with the Sound Fonts:
"Dark Meat" by Eastern57 and Novastar
"Rogue" by Madcow
(Lego Stormtrooper for scale)
Thank you for looking! Any comments, questions, or suggestions are welcome. I'm gonna need it all as I start to plan my next build.
Very nice. It's got a well used look to it.
We all have to start somewhere. The journey is all the more impressive by our humble beginnings.
http://led.linear1.org/1led.wiz for the lazy man's resistor calculator!
http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...e-to-Ohm-s-Law for getting resistor values the right way!
That is really good looking! I particularly like the blade plug.
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