MOTM

I vote for panel mount too.  I will also tell you that James Richardson
(speak up when you can James) sent me a panel mount MIDI jack for drilling
for one of his Stooge panels.    It has an all black lip around the outside
and secures from the back with a large nut.  This is a very cool looking
MIDI jack compared to the ones we are all familiar with that have the
football shaped mounting flanges and take 2 screws.  Jim, please tell us the
vendor of this MIDI jack.  I really like the appearance.  I'll try to post a
photo later.
Larry


----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Schreiber <synth1@...>
To: MOTM listserv <motm@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2002 2:28 PM
Subject: [motm] Now, another topic to vote on


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.





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