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Offline Pollys13a

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Layout Chassis Template Software
« on: October 06, 2023, 04:32:10 pm »
I'm looking for something that can print out and locate, position tube mounting and pot chassis holes on a paper template that can be stuck on a chassis then drilled out. Is there any software suitable for this?
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Re: Layout Chassis Template Software
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2023, 05:54:28 pm »
Well, what I use is a kludge :dontknow:, but it works.

I use Front Panel Express software -- free download on their site.   

Draw my chassis design, with tube holes, transmission cutouts, whatever.

I print them in "tile mode" at 100% scaling.   I do have to tape the pieces of paper together to make a complete template.  Then, use double sided tape to place on the chassis and voila, there you have it, a proper drill and layout guide.   With new to me designs, I will make multiple revisions before proceeding.  It's a big help in  increasing one's build quality.

Not sayin' this is the most efficient method -- any CAD software will work -- but it is free.   :icon_biggrin:

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Re: Layout Chassis Template Software
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2023, 07:43:14 pm »
I'm looking for something that can print out and locate, position tube mounting and pot chassis holes on a paper template that can be stuck on a chassis then drilled out. Is there any software suitable for this?
Thanks.
Visio can do that. You still have to provide the brain cells.
A schematic, layout, and hi-rez pics are very useful for troubleshooting your amp. Don't wait to be asked. JUST DO IT!

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Re: Layout Chassis Template Software
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2023, 07:58:37 am »
I'm looking for something that can print out and locate, position tube mounting and pot chassis holes on a paper template that can be stuck on a chassis then drilled out. Is there any software suitable for this?
Thanks.
Right here on the forum
DIYLC is free and can do that
https://el34world.com/Forum/index.php?board=26.0

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Re: Layout Chassis Template Software
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2023, 11:43:34 am »
Thanks everyone, appreciated.

 


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