All this sounds pretty cool Paul (see Paul's note below). But, I like the
idea of keeping all my MOTM-electronics in the current motm unit format.
Does the RVATN belong here or would it be better somewhere else? If I were
doing it, I think I would have only the multiples, DC source, and maybe
power supply panel. If you had only one knob (the DC control) you could
stay with a full size knob and put the jack to the side. Not every one of
these would have a MOTM-900 above it. I would like to see the multiples
closer to that end too.
On the subject of multiples on the panel. I think they should be
distributed instead of grouped. I think you got my meaning on that. So,
imagine the crude depiction below where the multiples are according to the
number.
___________________________________________________________
JDC J1 J2 J3 J4 J1 J2 J3 J4 J1 J2 J3 J4 J1 J2 J3
J4
DC
JDC J5 J6 J7 JX J5 J6 J7 JX J5 J6 J7 JX J5 J6 J7
JX
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JX are open jacks that may be used for bringing other things through to the
front, or connections from another part of the system or ?? Or, the
grouping of multiples could be left completely to the user. Some sort of
color coded washer behind the nut or other indicator could be used to make
the grouping clear (ala MOTM-940 without the lines)
Anyhow, these are just more thoughts and ideas not meant to drive my
personal wish list, but to foster more thinking and discussion. This is
what I love about his forum and being one of the first bunch of motm
customers. As Paul's development continues, we have lots of great ideas
coming from many different directions. As they say, you cannot make
something that is "exactly" what everyone would want if they designed it
personally. However, I think all MOTM customers benefit from the sharing
of ideas.
Larry Hendry
> From: "Paul Schreiber" <synth1@...>
>
> Hmmm.....this has me thinking......(hide your checkbook!)
>
> Moog modulars have these little "utility" panels across the bottoms
> of the cases. Stuff like >>>>multiples<<<<, DC voltage sources,
> and a reversing attenuator (along with a clever "ganged" attenuator).
>
> So, how about a 1U tall, chock-full-of-MOTM-stuff, 19" wide panel?
>
> a) more power connectors
> b) multiples
> c) DC source
> d) reversing atten.
>
> I like the idea of 1 "running normalization" path for the 1V/Oct
> "keyboard" CV that the VCO/VCFs want to always use.
>
> OK Dave! Start drawing! Just keep the "knob stuff" off to one side
> because they will be on a pc board like the other modules. 2 knobs
> side-by-side will take up 2U of the 10U width, and that's enough
> (I would place the 'knob end' under the MOTM-900 so as not to mess up the
> patch symmetry).
>
> Price range? I can have the sheet metal guy quote it, get close enough.
>
> Just remember, that Switchcraft jacks are $$$ and add up fast!
>
> I'm thinking of:
>
> DC RVATN J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J
> J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J
>
> In order for the knobs & jacks to fit, I would use the smaller diameter
> ones.
> But I will have to see if it is possiple. If not, jack-a-mania!
>
> Paul S.