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Re: Eurorack Mounting Hole Dimensions

2012-01-30 by chrisspotta

Hi

I believe that the slotted rack mounting holes are just to allow the module to fit in either Doepfer or AS racks as they are not exactly the same.

http://www.gearslutz.com/board/electronic-music-instruments-electronic-music-production/450034-analogue-systems-rack-rs10-15-non-modules.html

--- In ModularSynthPanels@yahoogroups.com, "roglok" <roglok@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
> 
> I need your advice on designing Eurorack front panels. 
> 
> Some manufacturers use slotted panel mounting holes (Cwejman, Metasonix), whereas others use round ones (Doepfer, Analog Solutions, Harvestman) as per the Doepfer specifications http://www.doepfer.de/a100_man/a100m_e.htm.
> 
> What are your experiences? Are you occasionally having troubles fitting modules with precise holes?
> 
> I am planning some very narrow modules (4HP) and slotted holes would further reduce the limited amount of space available for labels. Also, I'm using 2.5mm screws...
>

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