I wouldn't assume that MOTM format PCBs must be 4-5 inches in depth. A
majority of the Blacet and CGS conversions to MOTM format won't fit in that
depth, and users have designed their cabinets to accommodate depths to 8
inches or so (MiniWave, Time Machine, etc.).
John Loffink
The Microtonal Synthesis Web Site
http://www.microtonal-synthesis.comThe Wavemakers Synthesizer Web Site
http://www.wavemakers-synth.com > -----Original Message-----
> From: ComputerVoltageSources@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:ComputerVoltageSources@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Henry Till
>
> On Mar 10, 2006, at 4:49 PM, Grant Richter wrote:
> > A 4 x 6 board will fit in a Frac-Rac. Is 6-7 inches too deep for
> > MOTM and Doepfer racks?
>
> Some MOTM racks only accommodate 5 or so inches (SKB pop-up racks in
> particular), and I believe many of Paul's modules are only about 5"
> deep.
>
> Perhaps if you go with the 4 x 6 board, it could be mounted in
> shallower MOTM systems with the 4" on top using the two/three-piece
> special pot and jack brackets from Stooge Industries, rather than the
> stock single piece Stooge brackets.
>
> -Henry
>