MOTM

My vote is for panel mount.  Stability is key, and I don't mind the 
exposed hardware.

Mike

--- In motm@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Schreiber" <synth1@a...> wrote:
> a) OK it's settled! Voices grouped *vertically*, with CV on the 
bottom. Moe, please mock it up.
> 
> b) Looking at the MIDI jack: the thick MOTM panel is causing an 
issue. The standard pcb mounted
> MIDI connector assumes a 0.062 thick panel. When the connector is 
butted-up to such a panel and
> the DIN cable plugged in, this allows the outer plastic molded  
portion not to touch the front
> panel (by about 0.025). The inner metal 'shell' goes all the way 
into the connector.
> 
> Now, with the 0.125 thick panels, you have to have a large hole cut 
that is bigger than the
> outside dimension of the "fattest cable you ever hope to come 
across". I measured all my MIDI
> cables, the largest one was about 0.665 outside diameter. This 
means a 0.700 min hole to allow
> for 'slop'. Well, I think that is too big as it looks a little 
strange with this giant hole where
> you can see the pc board slightly.
> 
> So, I'm proposing using a Switchcraft or Neutrik panel-mount DIN. 
The Switchcraft one has silver
> (nickel-plated brass) flanges. It's part number 57GB5F. I haven't 
looked at the Neutrik, maybe
> they have a black one. This does mean 2 'exposed' black screw heads 
along with the flange.
> 
> It is about the same labor. The reason is that the pcb mounted one 
needed a support bracket and
> PEM threaded stud. The panel mounted one I have to solder wires 
(yuck). So far as cost/labor it's
> even.
> 
> But, it 100% removes the "my DIN cable won't plug in!" issue, and I 
think it will be better
> overall. Opinions?
> 
> Paul S.