SergeModular

Les wrote:

>I've got no problem with the width they are when included in a full panel.
>You'd want them to not vary from what's current so they'd match panels you
>already own, right?

I guess they could be made to the 1" format.

>You'd simply use a "frac-rack" type mounting for them.

Screws into rails? I've never had a frac-rack

>My opinion anyway. Rex has stated in the past that this will happen when the
>moon turns to cheeze.

May be true, but what if someone else made modules that were compatible with
the Serge philosophy, yet available as individual modules?

The reason I have been asking is because I have been contemplating releasing
some of my circuits in something like the Serge format. The primary problem
I have is the limited number I could produce. On one hand I could produce a
full serge-width panel with a selection of modules as chosen by me, though
this would only have so much appeal. The other route would be to release
modules individually, though the problem with going this way is that the
number of each type would be dictated by purchases, and in small runs, this
is a pain.



Chris Whitten wrote:

>
>> For that matter, how many people would be interested in buying modules
>> produced by other companies if they fit into the serge format either as sub
>> panels, or full panels?
>I'd say probably most Serge owners and many people who can't currently
>afford a 'starter' panel.

I'd like to hear people's oppinions, here. How many list members would be
interested? (I'm just feeling the waters here - I'm not expecting anyone to
commit!)


John Loffink wrote:

>Let's remember that none of these folks are getting rich from this, most
>don't even earn a living from it.

You don't say! The positive side is that for some of us, our R&D doesn't
have to be justified by our returns.

>Special requests such as individually
>mounted Serge panels will require hundreds of hours of re-packaging
>effort. If you look behind a Serge panel you will realize that
>repackaging is not as simple a request as it sounds.

Some redesigning would partially aleviate the problem. There is too much
hand wiring involved, and im my experience, that is the main labor cost.


Ken
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