# Thinking of what to do for front panels (simple and affordable?) **URL:** \ **Category:** DIY STUFF\ **Created:** [November 16, 2020, 4:24pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/thinking-of-what-to-do-for-front-panels-simple-and-affordable/2307 "2020-11-16T16:24:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 6
**Author:** ![Caustic](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/caustic/32/15588_2.png) [@Caustic](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/Caustic)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2020, 5:09pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/thinking-of-what-to-do-for-front-panels-simple-and-affordable/2307/6 "2020-11-16T17:09:45Z")
If aluminum is pricy for you (US folks tend to find this is the case), another alternative is using PCB manufacturers. I made a thread a while back. One thing i didnt mention on there that i would recommend is to add a copper plane for rigidity, and focus on using the silk screen for graphics. > [@DIY Front Panels with PCB](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/diy-front-panels-with-pcb/121): > > Hi folks, I figured I would document my experiences with using PCB fabrication sites like JLCPCB. First, i had no clue where to start, not having any CAD software or anything. I settled on using EasyEDA since it interfaces with these PCB sites directly, but you can use others. This CAD software will generate a Gerber file, which is uploaded to the site for them to make for you. Here is a screen cap of my finished VCO panel I made in the CAD program: And here is a pic of the finishe… --- _[View the full topic](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/thinking-of-what-to-do-for-front-panels-simple-and-affordable/2307)._