MX4 faceplate and keypad dimensions?

VayVay · Post by **VayVay** » Thu Mar 11, 2004 3:34 pm

Is an exact layout of the MX4 faceplate with dimensions available? I'd like to machine my own aluminum overlay with cutouts for the buttons so I have the best of both worlds, and having a proper drawing to follow would help greatly.

Also do the butons protrude from the surface at all (i.e. do they bulge out a little in the center like some membrane keypads) or are they completely flush?

TIA
-Jason

Bernie · Post by **Bernie** » Thu Mar 11, 2004 3:48 pm

Hello Jason, the (B2041/MX4) face plate demensions are as follows:

*** Face Plate Dimensions: 149mm(L) x 86m(W)***

If you were to run your finger across the keypad/buttons they do protrude slightly.

Please feel free to contact me with any additional questions or concerns.

Regards,
Bernadine
berniew@matrixorbital.ca

VayVay · Post by **VayVay** » Thu Mar 11, 2004 4:25 pm

Thanks for the fast response. What I'm really after though, are the dimensions of the buttons and screen cutout and thier placement on the face. If you have a drawing of the faceplate in DXF or EPS format, that would be ideal, but any information you can give me would be helpful.

Thanks again,
Jason

Bernie · Post by **Bernie** » Thu Mar 11, 2004 4:45 pm

Jason, unfortunately I can not provide that information. My only suggestion would be to order a beige or black keypad overlay and use it as a guide to measure the demensions yourself (I'm guessing... laser work)??

Regards,
Bernadine

VayVay · Post by **VayVay** » Thu Mar 11, 2004 4:53 pm

No problem, I'll measure off of my unit when I get it, I was just hoping to ge a head start. How does the saying go, "patience is a virtue." Bah, I don't buy it

.

As far as the machining, my dad has a nice 2 axis end mill, I think that should suffice (although it would be really cool to get my hands on a laser

) I'll be sure to post some pics when its done.