>I suppose the basic (conflicting) issues are cost and customization. I'mI'm definitely on the saving-money tip, which is the main reason I don't use
>for standardization for ease of designing and reduced cost (by several of
>us ordering the same panel - but see Cost Note below). However, I assume
>like some others, I value being able to customize a panel to my viewpoint
>and my limited physical space for inserting modules.
tick marks.
>Last time I ordered around 30 panels, and only received discounts on designs
>Cost Note: I'm not entirely convinced that the Schaeffer discounts apply
>to only the same .fpd files. I previously placed an order that contained
>5 different files (that totaled over $200) and asked Kai if I could
>possibly
>receive a discount. If I remember correctly, he did take off 5% or 10%.
>So, if we submit a 'reasonable' number of files, we could ask Kai if he
>would apply a discount to the entire lot (we certainly couldn't lose by
>asking).
w/ 5 or more panels ordered. But Jurgen also said something about asking for
discounts. Maybe Kai would be willing to knock a little of the entire order
if we told him it was for a bunch of people. Definitely worth a try.
>Sounds good.
> >Richard wrote:
> >I am not worried about exactly matching MOTM. I would just like to have
> >11 main detent tick marks on each dial, like the MOTM.
>Yes, here I am in agreement. Even a number on each of the tick marks
>(like I have on my designs) isn't crucial to me (again, 110 as an
>example).
>10.5mm holes (or whatever are on Oakley files) work well for Omeg and Alpha.
>
> >Richard wrote:
> >Since we started the standards, topic, how about hole sizes?
>Again this depends on what components are being used by individuals. For
>example, on Oakley modules I buy the Omeg pots, which require a slightly
>larger hole size than the Spectrol and Bourns that usually go into motm
>modules. It becomes more complicated if one uses another pot
>manufacturer, say Alpha, which I have used in some of my EFM and CGS
>designs (just because I had the pot's on hand).
I've used both. The Alphas have smaller bushings, but it looks the same
after they're secured.
>I don't like to drill w/o a pilot either, because of the possibility of
>
> >The standard MOTM Lumex LED goes in a 5/16" hole.
>This is true for the 'single color' Lumex's that are used in motm's, but
>Lumex makes other sized led's. There is a bicolor Lumex led that I like
>that takes a 1/4" hole.
>
> >Another approach would be to make all LED holes 1/4" and
> >let people who want to use the Lumex part just drill them out.
>A possibility I would consider. However, one of the things I like about
>getting Schaeffer panels is that I don't have to drill holes.
>
scratching an expensive, time-consumingly designed panel, but if there's a
biggish hole there already, it is pretty much failproof and quick.
Scott
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