i made a flip-able escutcheon for my glowforge. i call it the big red button. makes me feel like i’m shooting lasers in a spy movie instead of just in my bedroom!
right now it’s held down with double stick tape - which i don’t love, but if it’s not held down somehow the whole thing topples backwards and i’m scared of anything more permanent.
That is hilarious, and AWESOME! What a great and fun reminder!
As for the toppling problem… remake just the bottom piece. Make it twice as long so it extends towards the back of the machine. It won’t topple backwards then, AND you could etch a “button label” with something geekish like “Self Destruct” or “Maximum Effort.”
That’s awesome. I am reminded of this thing I made in a former life. I was working on a software project that needed signoff from a couple of people each time we released a new version. So I thought it would be funny to have this elaborate launch console where the two leads have to insert their keys and press the fire button, accompanied by unnecessary beeping and flashing lights.
asking because I wanted to do something like this because I too have it in my bedroom. it is a night physical check box for the check list before lasering an object.
I just NOW saw this and I’ve been on the community forum since I reserved my GF back in the funding times. YOU have just answered my question on how do I remember to open the blast gate!!! I’m usually so focused on what I am trying to get done in the time I have in the evening (if any) and I end up forgetting to open the gate…until cough … cough… and the visual glowing RED from the air quality glows at me. Woot! thank you
i call it the big red button. makes me feel like i’m shooting lasers in a spy movie instead of just in my bedroom!
and i’m scared of anything more permanent.
No machine is truly cool without a flip-cover switch on it 
Not withstanding (security issues 
) an IFTTT action?
