Connectors was [sdiy] Panels: early results

[John L Marshall]

The GenRad ones that I remember were huge. Was there a miniature version as
well? I'm still thinking RF patch panels.

John
----- Original Message -----
From: "Toby Paddock" <tpaddock at seanet.com>
To: <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2002 8:55 PM
Subject: RE: Connectors was [sdiy] Panels: early results


> Lots of test equip has BNCs, so if you consider some test
> gear as 'modules' it might start to make sense. Oscillators,
> integrators, servo-amplifiers, sensor interfaces, o-scopes...
>
> Or at least a patch panel.
>
> Also, for non critical patching, you don't always have to
> twist-lock them down. (But you do have to line them up
> when you plug them in.) (and you do get knuckles beat
> up a bit with a tight layout) (and your fingers get sore
> after a while)
>
> Has anyone mentioned the old GenRad plugs?
> A plug is a jack and a jack is a plug.
> Plus they have that nice big fat retro look.
>
> Toby Paddock,
> ashamed to admit to not actually owning anything modular :(
>