Labeling blank HP 41 overlays

[Dave Britten]

(02-15-2022 08:41 PM)Maximilian Hohmann Wrote:  Hello!

(02-15-2022 08:17 PM)Sylvain Cote Wrote:  I use the overlay generator...

And how do the letters get from your browser onto the overlay?

Back in the days when I wasted lifetime ( ;-) ) labelling overlays I either used soft pencil and eraser for programs which I knew would only be used for a short time. For permanent stuff I used Letraset (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letraset) transfer lettering. The company does not exist any more but their products can still be found on places like eBay. If you need the lettering to be really permanent and scratch proof it can be treated with a coat of transparent lacquer. I used to do that also with the front plates of selfmade electronic devices.

Regards
Max

That's a good idea, I wonder if I could find a suitable Letraset replacement with characters minuscule enough to fit on the little stickers. I'll have to take a peek in the craft store next time I'm in that area.

So far, removing the stickers from their backing and positioning them on the overlay with a set of needle-point tweezers seems to work well without causing the stickers to curl and peel up at the ends.

Here's a closeup of how I've got it looking. The labels indicate the shifted functions I've assigned.

https://i.imgur.com/IyfAwE2.jpg