HL8 Custom Front Plate

[Paderz]

Hi,

I’ve been considering getting an HL8, planning to wait until November to take advantage of cheaper HDDs. Recently, I noticed that the HL8/4 models now support custom front plates, and I had a few questions before I make my purchase:

1. How does 45HomeLab get the image for the custom front plate? There’s no option for it when adding the HL8 to the cart, so do I need to expect a staff member to reach out to me?
2. I’m not an artist, so I’m likely going to commission someone who knows what they’re doing. Are the dimensions for the front plate known? I see the dimensions in specs, but am unsure which parts would match up with the front plate specifically.
3. When ordering a custom front plate, are the captive screws also painted, or do they remain the same base color?
4. Is there an option to get the other sides of the HL8 in a color that matches the front plate more closely, if applicable?

If anyone has already ordered a custom front plate for their HL8, I’d really appreciate any insight you could provide.

[DigitalGarden]

I can’t answer your last two questions, but presumably for the right price they would one-off customize whatever you want. For the first two this might get you started;

Custom faceplate process

Hello, What is the actual physical print process used for custom faceplates? I’m just wondering what my design parameters/limitations are.

Custom Faceplate

Is the template for this available somewhere public please? I’d like to work up the graphics design before I throw in an order for three of them in the 45HomeLab Shop!

[Paderz]

Unfortunatly those topics don’t really help me sinec I’m not looking at the HL15. I’m not concerned with whether 45HomeLab can print a design on a case, more that I don’t know what the spatial limitations of the design are.

[DigitalGarden]

Based on the second post, if you send an email to info@45homelab.com they should be able to provide you a template before you order and answer any other spatial questions you may have.

[Paderz]

I’ll give it a try, thanks.

[Colby-45Drives]

Hi Paderz,

Glad to hear that you are looking at the Homelab products!
To answer your questions:

1. When you place an order you can select an option to submit a custom front plate.
2. You will get a blank mock up for the front plate, this is where you would share your graphic and you can get the dimensions from the mock up.
3. We do not paint the screws, we leave them the stock color.
4. We currently do not offer to change the sides.

Have a good day!