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Subject: Re: [motm] Module proximity to power supply

From: "Paul Schreiber" <synth1@...>
Date: 2001-09-23

The only modules I wouldn't mount like that would be the '300 VCO. The 910
and 800 are the LEAST heat-sensitive
modules. You will be OK.

Paul S.

----- Original Message -----
From: <mrnezumi@...>
To: <motm@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2001 7:25 PM
Subject: [motm] Module proximity to power supply


> Hello,
>
> I'm not very knowledgable about electronics so this might be a stupid
> question. I have two 12 unit (21") long wood cabinets, the first of
> which I just filled. I'm now working on the layout of the second
> cabinet. I use wood rails and bolt/nut the modules to them. I noticed
> that my cabinet is deep enough (7 1/2" or so) that I could mount the
> power module (as is/assembled) on the backside if I put a 910 and 800s
> across from it in the front. This would put the 910 about 1 1/2" - 2"
> away from the transformer and the pc board for the 800 would be in
> line with the pc board for the 900 with about 1" - 1 1/2" between
> them. Is this all right? The power supply doesn't seem to get very
> warm, but I'm wondering if the close proximity would have any effect,
> particularly on the 910. I'd like to do this if possible because it
> gives me 3 more units of space, which I'm sure I'll fill :-)
>
> Thanx,
> Mr. Nezumi
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