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Transparent isolation washers?

Started by lars, April 18, 2024, 08:52:55 PM

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lars

I know nobody manufactures them, but with 3D printing so prevalent, I'm sure somebody could make them.
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The most practical use for these would be to add LED lighting to vintage pedals without having to drill or modify in any way. The washers could either be for a 1/4" jack or the stomp switch. With how ridiculously bright LEDs are these days, I'm sure the light would bleed out just fine.

TNblueshawk

I can't have any see through washers Lars as how am I going to hide my drilling, paint and epoxy scratch off mistakes  :o
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jwin615

Laser cut acrylic may be the way to go.
Acrylic washers fo exist

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mtnuoyi

pickdropper

Yeah, laser cut acrylic would probably look clearer than 3D printed as long as you just want simple flat geometry.
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Funkasaurus

I was just browsing at LMS  and saw that they carry clear stomp switch washers.  They're 10 for $1, so that might be an easy investment on the next order just to have on hand for the future.

lars

Quote from: Funkasaurus on May 07, 2024, 03:28:20 PMI was just browsing at LMS  and saw that they carry clear stomp switch washers
The problem isn't finding clear washers. With a clear regular washer it would be very difficult to get a consistent light transfer without the switch or jack being perfectly centered in the hole, which is just about impossible to do as you tighten it down. A clear isolation/insulation washer is what is needed to keep things centered and keep a consistent gap around the circumference for the light to bleed through.