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YamPAD project log 9

A project log for YamPAD - Feature-packed open source macropad

A fully open-source, mechanical, hot-swappable, RGB backlit, QMK powered, OLED screen featuring numpad/macropad.

mattia-dal-benMattia Dal Ben 06/01/2019 at 18:540 Comments

Almost there...


Today I CNC'd some more parts for the YamPAD. I had to fight a little with acrylic but it turned out good in the end.

I started with the MDF parts. I choose MDF because I'm still a noob with my CNC and MDF is a forgiving material. It also turn out really good after painting.

Here's some footage of my CNC in action:

I then moved to the acrylic parts. It didn't turn out that good...

The acrylic melted around the bit and wrought havoc on my piece. After two more failed attempts changing various parameters, I changed bit to a newer one. Success finally...

So many failed attempts...

At this point I started priming the MDF parts.

And then some black paint... For MDF I always use solvent based paint, as it seems to bring the best results.

Turned out super nice! Tomorrow I'll add a final layer of transparent finish and I can finally move to the final assembly.

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