PLAN B analog blog

Correct - the MOTM style faceplates were killing us as far as 
cost.  Try $26 per unit at a lot size oof 50 faceplates vs. about 
$3.50 per for a standard model 15 spot annodized plate.  Neither 
Mike Brown or I felt we could justify what would have been easily 
a $75 price increase form one format to another.  So, 
unfortunately, while I'm not prepared to say it will never happen, if 
it doesn. it's going to be after the Plan B line is established and 
not still in the upstart mode.  Right now the cost of faceplates 
would kill me.....$10K for 50 faceplartes, of one model type...can't 
do that right now!

As far as PCBs only, I am prepared to say that will not happen on 
Plan B goods.  There's two reasons for this, the most important 
of which it introduces warranty issues and may flood the market 
with clones which would effect the resale value of Plan B 
modules built by us.

- P



--- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, thomas white 
<djthomaswhite@...> wrote:
>
> I am obviously not Peter, but I seem to remember these being 
cancelled due to problems with the front panel. Either in expense 
or detail of making the design similar. 
>    
>   Personally, I would go for a PCB-only option, either pre-built 
(stuffed) with exception to panel-format specific parts or as a pcb 
only. My only concern would be that it runs on +/-15v so I can 
power it right with my MOTM modules. Maybe this is something 
that can be offered by Peter in the future? If it was PCB only with 
a parts list and PCB legend and wiring diagram, us DIY folks 
could figure out the rest on our own mostly. I wouldn't mind to 
own a few designs but I am not going to buy another Euro rack 
just for them when all of my focus is on my large cabinet format. 
>    
>   Thomas
> 
> HDibrell@... wrote:
>             Hi Peter,  I know you are probably too busy to worry 
about this at this time, but are the MOTM style modules still in the 
works for the near future?    Thanks,  Harry D
>   
> 
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> 
> Thomas White
>   Natural Rhythm
> www.naturalrhythmmusic.com
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