Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "Richard" <richard.darby@l...> wrote:
> I have tried putting my MP3 player (Creative Jukebox 3) on top of 
> the DTXpress "brain" whilst playing - unfortunately the vibration 
> makes it creep & eventually fall off (& I'm not a particularly hard 
> hitter)- I would suggest either velcro or (provided it won't 
> interfere with the electronics) some of that magnetic rubber strip 
> they use on the back of fridge magnets. Clearly this will only work 
> if the DTXpress brain case is made of steel - I think it is but it 
> would be clearly make sense to check with a magnet. I suspect it 
> would require a full length strip accross the front/back or on each 
> side of the bottom face of the unit, this would do away with the 
> need for rubber feet as this material is rubberized - not sure of 
> cost but it can't be that expensive if it's used on fridge magnets!

Here's my 1 1/2 cent on this issue: At this stage of the game, Keith 
might do well to avoid any extra overengineering of the device. The 
rubber feet would probably be a minimal solution to those with a 
level-mounted module, playing at home on a floor/rack that doesn't 
shake too much--probably the majority of users. Those who need better 
adhesion, like velcro or a magnetic strip, could take care of it 
themselves. The point is to make this piece of equipment available 
for as little as possible, while ensuring the quality of the vital 
parts. If you're going to cut corners, cut them in ways that the user 
can affect cheaply himself. Keith, does this make sense?

Ed