PLAN B analog blog

Big P

What about doing the panels like the Modcan B panels.?  By this I mean
in either an MOTM or Synthesizers.com compatible size, but with your
normal Plan B panel graphics?  These days more and more people are
giving in to the Frankensynth model and are merely selecting between
1/8" small formats or 1/4" large formats.

Larry T.

p.s.  When will you post a photo of my Milton-in-progress?

--- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, "(i think you can figure
that out)" <peter@...> wrote:
>
> 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
> >   
> > 
> >          
> > 
> > 
> > Thomas White
> >   Natural Rhythm
> > www.naturalrhythmmusic.com
> > 
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