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DIY Anemometer, display unit front panel

Appropriately position and tape one copy of the front panel artwork to the front panel.

Mark the hole positions through the artwork onto the front panel using a centre punch or similar tool. Remove the artwork from the panel. Drill the holes for the LEDs and the PCB mounting screws 3 mm diameter, and the hole for the pushbutton 9 mm diameter.

In the second copy of the artwork, punch 3 mm holes for the LEDs and screws using a sharp plier punch.Cut a 9 mm diameter hole the pushbutton.

Cut a piece of 1.5 mm perspex or similar to the same size as the front panel artwork. Drill holes for the mounting screws and pushbutton.

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