Actually, I have some comments and questions since I have somewhat been down
this road (to a much lesser degree) with the SKB backs.
1. I am not sure what the level of interest actually is in rack mounting
MOTM. While SKB pop ups appeared to be popular and it seems like I was
always getting requests to complete the back project, they sold like dogs.
75% of the ones I made are just stacked up in my garage. So, I would be
careful about stocking up on this kind of material without orders in hand.
OTOH, maybe people just did not like my design.
2. 8 pack? Does that mean only 16U of space inside? Am I interpreting
that correctly? It is possible to make a rack back design to make the whole
10U available. Maybe I am just not getting the big picture. Space loss
with the large size of MOTM modules could be an issue for some people.
3. Your sheet metal problems do not surprise me. I ran into the same issue
with the SKB backs. While the shop has always met my cutting tolerances in
the thousandths (as they should), they missed many of my SKB backs bending
measurements by tenths! I had to reject about 1/2 of them as the tops would
not even fit.
Good luck with your project. :)
Larry
----- Original Message -----
From: Cynthia Webster <cynthia.webster@...>
To: <motm@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2003 3:39 AM
Subject: [motm] MOTM Compatible SixPac Type Enclosures
Hi Mike!
Actually I am interested in producing the type
of enclosure of which you speak...
A Cyndustries 8-Pac for MOTM modules!
(It's actually been in the works for some time)
Realize that the Combo-Distro Power cards from Cyndustries.com
are MOTM 4-Pin power compatible as well as 3-pin Modcan...
(this is no accident by the way) < grin >
In fact, because both systems are part of what I call
"The 15 Volt Club," the enclosure-to-enclosure circular power
connector I have chosen is universal between these two systems,
and ∗already∗ includes provision for the MOTM and Cynthia 5 Volt
line!
Mounting holes are standardized which allow alternate rows
of the two styles of modules, as well as the sharing of various
future mounting accessories, and so on.
I am grateful to see that there is already some interest here!
It's taken me about six-months to get the design nuances,
production, and logistics for these sorted out, and bring the first
batch through production all the way to market.
SixPacs are a tremendous success, and shipping daily as we speak!
I've been to many a sheet metal shop with blueprints in hand
and learned a whole lot in the process. A big surprise to me
is that most shops are not really capable, (or interested) in
Actually producing cubes with the precision that's required.
to do this right.
I would love to hear from anyone in the MOTM Community
who is interested in this project, and needs a lightweight,
high precision, structurally sound, MOTM module mounting
set of modular MOTM module building block enclosures
that also happen to be 19" rack mount compatible!
Please have a look at www.cyndustries.com
and click the spinning SixPac on the home page.
There are many 3D graphics there and several pages of inspiration.
feel free to contact me privately at: cynthia.webster@...
(Things are rather busy around here lately,
so please understand if it takes me a day or two to reply).
Best Wishes to all, and thanks for the bandwidth!
Cynthia
http://www.cyndustries.com/
> Message: 3
> Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2003 09:25:36 -0700
> From: Mike Estee <mikest@...>
> Subject: Shell cases
>
> MOTM Metalworkers,
>
> Is anyone else interested in a metal case for their MOTM system? By
> this I mean a rack mountable enclosure, not a rack itself. I'd like to
> build a steel enclosure with ports and mount points on the back for the
> power supply to mount in, as well as an audio break out panel. A
> breakout for Larry's "MOTM Standard Power Connector" would be welcome
> too.
>
> Would anyone else be interested in something like this?
>
> Something a little like the Cyndustries six pack at about the same
> price point.
> http://www.scampers.com/cyndustries/cases_sixpac2.cfm
>
> What I am interested in is if anyone can share their experiences
> getting cases fab'd. I've done my own hardware work through
> Schaeffer-Apparatebau, but they only work in aluminum and they don't do
> forming. I'm more than happy to do the design work myself, but I'm not
> sure where to find a reputable metal fabrication shop.
>
> I know a lot of you like the classic wood cases, and I do too, but I
> also like having modules all neatly contained, and I'm guessing others
> do as well.
>
> --mikes
>
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