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Enclosure and Panel Generator: Control Panels, Rack Panels and Plates

Control and rack panels from a parts list, Arduino and Raspberry Pi plates and enclosures, pedal drill templates, knob dials, meter faces, keyboard and arcade plates, wall plates and Gridfinity.

Make a panel Free to try, no card needed
Panels & Enclosures example design, previewed on real material
The Panels & Enclosures studio’s own example design, shown in the app’s real-material preview.
Exports
SVG, DXF, PDF
Works with
LightBurn, xTool Creative Space, Glowforge, Fusion
Materials
Acrylic, birch plywood, MDF, anodised aluminium

What it makes

The Panels and Enclosures studio makes the flat parts that electronics and workshop projects need. Build a control panel or rack panel from a parts list, cut a plate or enclosure for an Arduino or Raspberry Pi, lay out a guitar pedal drill template, or make dials, meter faces, keyboard and arcade plates, LED grids, battery organisers, wall plates and Gridfinity baseplates.

Products

ProductWhat you get
Control panelHoles for buttons, LEDs, switches, jacks, displays and fans, with labels
Rack panelEIA-310 sizes, 1U is 44.45 mm
Board plates and enclosuresArduino and Raspberry Pi with port cut-outs
Pedal templatesDrill layouts for pedal enclosures
Dials and meter facesKnob scales and gauge faces
Keyboard and arcade platesSwitch and button cut-outs
Wall platesToggle, rocker, outlet and keystone openings
GridfinityBaseplates on a 42 mm grid

How it works

  1. Choose a product and its size.
  2. Add the parts or pick the board.
  3. Arrange and label them.
  4. Export and cut.

Tips

  • Measure your parts. Hole sizes are standard, but check the threaded bushing of each switch or pot before cutting.
  • Allow for kerf on tight holes. Measure it with the kerf calculator.
  • Need a full box? Use the box generator and add the panel as a face.

Labels last: engrave labels after cutting the holes so the panel does not shift between steps.

Export

Panels export as SVG, DXF or PDF, with cuts and engraved labels on separate layers.

Questions

How do I make a control panel?

Add the parts you need, such as buttons, LEDs, switches, jacks, USB-C, displays or a fan, and the studio cuts the right hole for each one. Drag them into place and add labels.

Does it do 19 inch rack panels?

Yes. Rack panels follow the EIA-310 standard, where 1U is 44.45 mm, with the mounting holes in the right place.

Which boards have enclosure plates?

Popular Arduino and Raspberry Pi boards, with mounting holes and port cut-outs where the connectors are.

Can I make guitar pedal drill templates?

Yes. Lay out jacks, footswitch, pots and LEDs, then print or engrave the template and use it to drill the metal enclosure.

What is Gridfinity?

A modular storage system of baseplates and bins on a 42 mm grid. The studio makes laser-cut baseplates that fit standard bins.

Materials and guides

Laser Cutting and Engraving AcrylicCast vs extruded acrylic, why blue diode lasers can't cut clear acrylic, and how to get flame-polished edges and frosted engraving.Laser Cutting and Engraving WoodHow to laser cut and engrave basswood and birch plywood, MDF, hardwoods, pine and bamboo: choosing sheets, charring, smoke, grain, masking and finishing.DXF Files for Laser CuttingWhen to use DXF instead of SVG for laser cutting, what R12 polylines are, units and scale problems, and how DXF moves between CAD, CNC and laser software.

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