Doepfer

--- hardware@doepfer.de wrote:

> > hi,
> >
> > looking at the monster base page, it appears the handle is affixed to
> > to the lid. is this correct?
> >
> > i believe the handle should be part of the body of the case, not the
> > lid. i would rather the lid hit the floor than the base, if something
> > (other than the handle) were to come loose or be poorly attached.
> >
> > apologies if this question has previously come up.
> 
> Yes, so far the handle is on the top cover. It would be possible to change
> the handle to the rear side but in this case you will have two (ugly ?)
> rubber feet at the front. Though I don't like that it's also possible to
> have the mains inlet and switch as a 8HP module inside the case (as for the
> G6 suitcase version 1).
> 
> Best wishes
> Dieter Doepfer


in keeping the handle on the lid, would there be any benefit in adding a second
latch/side (4 latches total)?  im thinking it would help secure the lid on the
horizontal axis and offer a backup mechanism in case the primary (vertical)
latch was not secured properly/failed while being carried.


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