I think it is a good idea. At the time the form factor of the MOTM modules
was being discussed, I was also looking at what form factor to make my own
modules, and was involved in the discussion with Paul, along with other SDIY
members. I came to a descision before Paul, and chose the Moog format, with
the exception that I used 1/8th jacks. I was expeting Paul would adopt the
true moog form also, though instead he went with the slightly narrower 1U
format. He at least did go with the 5U height.
Some of my panel designs would probably transport across pretty easilly,
though of course I need less space for the jacks.
Boards such as the burt generator may cause grief if trying to fit it on a
single 1U panel, as the PCB itself is the width of a moog module. Of course,
if you are prepared to hand wire the switch , there will be no problem.
While a lot of my other boards are of the same width, it will not be an
issue, as they can easilly be mounted at 90 degrees to the panel.
Ken
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was being discussed, I was also looking at what form factor to make my own
modules, and was involved in the discussion with Paul, along with other SDIY
members. I came to a descision before Paul, and chose the Moog format, with
the exception that I used 1/8th jacks. I was expeting Paul would adopt the
true moog form also, though instead he went with the slightly narrower 1U
format. He at least did go with the 5U height.
Some of my panel designs would probably transport across pretty easilly,
though of course I need less space for the jacks.
Boards such as the burt generator may cause grief if trying to fit it on a
single 1U panel, as the PCB itself is the width of a moog module. Of course,
if you are prepared to hand wire the switch , there will be no problem.
While a lot of my other boards are of the same width, it will not be an
issue, as they can easilly be mounted at 90 degrees to the panel.
Ken
>Hi All_______________________________________________________________________
>
>What follows is a posting I did to the EFF Support group. But the
>same idea applies here. While Ken does not supply full kits, there is
>still a need for front panels for the completed modules. So, that
>being said, is there any interest based on what follows?
>
>Since EFM supplies FracRack size blanks with their full kits, I was
>curious if anyone else was interested in making panels that would be
>compatible with the MOTM format? I have several MOTM kits, and expect
>to be getting more. Rather than messing with two different panel
>sizes, and patch cord multiples/format converters, I was thinking of
>makeing MOTM compatible panels. If there is any interest, maybe some
>of you would like to help me do the layouts? I have done a little
>research and there are sources we could piggyback on to get the panels
>made professionally if there is enough interest. Panels would probaly
>end up around USD25 to USD35 each. If we could make 5-10 of a single
>design, and 3 different designs (i.e. production run of 15 to 30
>panels total). As with most issues of this type, the major costs are
>in the setup, so the more panels of the same design made, the lower
>the cost per panel. Also, in the MOTM format, a normal setup does 3
>different designs in a single silk screen master.
>
>BTW, the intent here is NOT to start a flame war, but to see if there
>is some interest in this panel size as a common format. I find that I
>get the most use out of systems that have mixed sources. I am also
>working on some CGS PCB's and I will be looking at the possibility of
>MOTM format panels for them as well.
>
>Thanks all, and I'll look forward to hearing from you. If you wish to
>reply off-list, please feel free to e-mail me: ltroth@...
>Otherwise, I look forward to seeing how this discussion evolves on the
>list.
>
>Larry Troth
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