PLAN B analog blog

I'm so all for that also... no case, just rail, not too pricy, can be racked in a roadcase or 
anything...

g.

--- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, "joshualiburdi" <liburdi.joshua@...> 
wrote:
>
> I like the idea of the first rack costing more than the follow-ups. 
> This would be solid for anyone looking to expand or stay Euro long-
> term.
> 
> A $150 open rack would be insane and I would gladly sell my current 
> Doepfer case and buy two. 
> 
> --- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, "(i think you can figure 
> that out)" <peter@> wrote:
> >
> > OK, there are ways and ways and here's something I need feedback 
> on:
> > 
> > One of the biggest problems with EUro are the many many module 
> widths.
> >  Not a problem for the modules - the varied widths are a real plus 
> in
> > that regard.  The problem are the rails.  If you don't use a pre-
> fab'd
> > IEEE standard railing system, such as Vector and a bunch of others
> > provide then you are forced to have some sort of mounting surface
> > manufactured that has that long row of 5.o8 mm spaced m4 holes.  
> > 
> > xtremely costly.
> > 
> > OK, let's make that easy and say we have to use one of these pre-
> made
> > systems.  One way we could really cut costs if instead of having to
> > buy a duplicate power system for each box, if a central power unit
> > could be used to power multiple racks. There's one way.  SO the 
> first
> > rack with the central unit may cost a little more,  but the second 
> or
> > third unit would be much less expensive.
> > 
> > But there's another idea which would make it make it very 
> affordable -
> > having a open frame.  No box around, just rails with a single panel
> > that holds the power bus.  It's got it's problems, but it's got 
> some
> > real benefits with it.  Assuming the rack will be mounted in a 
> chassis
> > that is enclosed, could this be a viable alternative?
> > 
> > By looking as my component counts on my modules you know I'm not 
> one
> > to cut back of circuitry unless it's functionally sound to do so.  
> But
> > we're talking about single row mounting systems that wouldn't 
> breach
> > the $150 barrier.
> > 
> > Your thoughts are appreciated.
> > 
> > - P
> >
>