Re: [sdiy] Suitecase synth (asm-1): mechanical considerations?

[Roman]

How about putting PCB into the lid and route wires to the jacks in the base? That would make less wires, or am I mistaken (I don't know ASM-1 that much). Power supply can still be in the base.

Roman

---- Wiadomość Oryginalna ----
Od: Julian <julian at 22host24.com>
Do: Synth DIY <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Data: Sun, 23 Nov 2003 19:58:25 -0000
Temat: [sdiy] Suitecase synth (asm-1): mechanical considerations?

>Hi there,
>
>I am considering a dual ASM-1 setup in one of those aluminium atache cases.
>
>What im hoping to achieve is the pcbs in the base of the case, with all the
>3.5mm jack sockets and the power source, and then all the controll pots
>built into the lid of the case.  I havent counted exactly, but two asm-1s
>could add up to 60+ pots, so thats at least 120 wires that i need to carry
>between the lid an the base.
>
>What im after then is suggestions as to how to achieve this.  Somthing that
>ive considered is ribbon cables, plugged in to both the top and the bottom
>with standard IDC style plugs / sockets.  Im not sure as i forsee actually
>unplugging these, but it would allow that, or replacement, if anythign did
>start going wrong with them catching.  Not ideal visualy (3x50pin cables)
>but id feel pretty confident that itlld work at least.
>
>No audio would be carried to the top half of the synth, so im right in
>thinking that shielding wouldnt be necisary at all?
>
>Am i stepping too far in this?
>
>Any advice, even if its saying "dont bother" would be appreciated :)
>
>Cheers, Julain
>
>