[sdiy] mini-din socket - panel mount?

[cheater00 .]

If you have so many extra outputs to add, why not add a sidecar?

Cheers,
D.

On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 10:18 PM, Plutoniq9 • <plutonique9 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks all for the input, I'll search the links y'all provided. I'm hoping to not have to modify the case any, I couldn't bring myself to drill through the panel (again).
>
> My plan : Each of the (4) oscillators provide 2-5 waveforms simultaneously, so having direct outs for these would offer some interesting flexibility I'm thinking. If I can replace the current 1/4 output it currently has for each oscillator with a mini-DIN, then I can build some mini-DIN to 1/4" adapters for patching.
>
> Thanks again
>
> Ryan
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Apr 15, 2013, at 6:44 PM, "Nicholas Keller" <niroke at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
>
>> I think I've found loads by doing a google search for "panel mount mini
>> DIN", the thing is you need to know the actual diameter of the hole on the
>> EML-101.  The hole is NOT 1/4" wide if it's a socket for 1/4" jack, as I'm
>> sure you know.
>> Here are a few I just looked at....  most require a 13-14mm/.55" hole but
>> your EML might be closer to 3/8"
>>
>> http://www.jameco.com/1/1/842-mdpm6-mdp-socket-mini-din-female-6pin-panel-mo
>> unt.html
>> http://www.l-com.com/firewire-din-scsi-sata-mini-din-rear-mount-bulkhead-jac
>> k-to-flying-leads-md-4-6-and-8-position-sizes-available
>> http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/MD-60CV/CP-2860-ND/352863
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl
>> [mailto:synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl] On Behalf Of cheater00 .
>> Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 8:48 PM
>> To: Dave Brown
>> Cc: synth-diy
>> Subject: Re: [sdiy] mini-din socket - panel mount?
>>
>> Dave and Paul,
>> those are DIN not Mini DIN. The following is a Mini din connector:
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini-DIN_connector
>>
>> examples include the "small" ps/2 mouse and keyboard connectors (not the
>> large ones like for midi), S-Video, and some multi-voltage power supplies.
>>
>> Ryan,
>> one way to do what you're trying is to use the existing hole to lead the
>> cables out into a small box that has the larger connector you'll want to
>> use. The box can be out of metal and have a flange integrated into it that
>> will screw the small box to the original chassis. This way you can always
>> unmod the synth to its original state. The whole contraption can be very
>> stable. You'd put a rubber washer around the flange, between the small box
>> and the original chassis.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> D.
>>
>> On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 9:50 PM, Dave Brown <davebr at earthlink.net> wrote:
>>> I used a 4 pin mini-DIN on my ComputerVoltageSource module.  The parts
>>> list and Mouser numbers are on the page.
>>> http://modularsynthesis.com/cvs/DJB_CVS_2-17-08_documentation.pdf
>>>
>>> The Mouser number is  161-381/4-E.  It takes a fairly large hole and
>>> there is a flange on the front that I recessed.  It isn't necessary
>>> but the details will be in my FrontPanelExpress file.  Note that this
>>> connector has threads on the front so you can screw the mini-DIN on
>>> but I have been unable to ever find the mating connector.  I've
>>> written to Mouser with no help but have not tried asking Kobiconn.
>>> The plugs stay inserted but they are a bit loose.
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl
>>> [mailto:synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl] On Behalf Of Plutoniq9 .
>>> Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 12:39 PM
>>> To: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
>>> Subject: [sdiy] mini-din socket - panel mount?
>>>
>>> I'm trying to track down a 5-pin (or greater) mini din socket that can
>>> be panel mounted like a 1/4" with a nut. Does such a product exist?
>>> The footprint is hopefully 1/4" or smaller to replace mono 1/4" jacks
>>> in my
>>> EML-101 without needing to drill/modify the case.
>>>
>>> Tanks in advance
>>>
>>> Ryan (p9)
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
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