I was wondering how hard it would be to create your own custom buttons and how it would turn out.  Has anyone here tried?

 

 

Edited March 4, 201510 yr by Blackbird

All of my KPL buttons are created locally. Printed on light paper placed under clear button caps. Back when they were installed that was how it was done.

So you cant still do your method?

I printed my own as well. I don't think they look quite as nice as the custom etched buttons can but at least all of mine are the same color.

And, yes, you can still do it this way.

 

 

-Xathros

 

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Do you need to buy anything extra or just the KPL and put your own labels on it?

You will need clear button caps. When I installed those KPLs they came with clear caps. Today 2401CLB is a set of clear buttons for $5.99

Or print button labels on Avery clear labels, I don't remember the font off hand. Remove the print from the buttons included with the Kpl using nail polish remover. Tape the label to the button. Cover with scotch tape to protect it.

I only did this for two buttons until my custom buttons arrived, which did not match well. My "ghetto buttons" looked better because of the color match so I may switch back.

There is a recent thread where someone used photo paper for their button inserts.

 

Edit for link:

http://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/15043-wiring-a-load-to-be-permanently-on/

Edited March 4, 201510 yr by EricK

I bought one of those label makers from walmart for like 10 bucks.

 

They sell a clear roll (plastic) and the smallest font using two lines worked perfectly for so many of my KPLs. The clear tape blends in well enough that the buttons look custom. The tape does not come off easily at all either. And as someone mentioned above, just rub it for a few moments with a Qtip and nail polish remover to get the original markings off.

Thanks for the ideas

I bought a fairly expensive label maker and I found that the nail polish remover worked great and with patients, my labels look very good. Just a warning, when putting labels on the 8 button mini remote, do not attempt to use nail polish remover as it ruins the finish and eats the plastic. Instead of clear labels for the remote, I used white labels.