MOTM

I would also like to know how many 2U MOTM modules would fit in an 8 
Pack...

Mike

--- In motm@yahoogroups.com, "J. Larry Hendry" <jlarryh@i...> wrote:
> Actually, I have some comments and questions since I have somewhat 
been down
> this road (to a much lesser degree) with the SKB backs.
> 
> 1. I am not sure what the level of interest actually is in rack 
mounting
> MOTM.  While SKB pop ups appeared to be popular and it seems like 
I was
> always getting requests to complete the back project, they sold 
like dogs.
> 75% of the ones I made are just stacked up in my garage.  So, I 
would be
> careful about stocking up on this kind of material without orders 
in hand.
> OTOH, maybe people just did not like my design.
> 
> 2.  8 pack?  Does that mean only 16U of space inside?  Am I 
interpreting
> that correctly?  It is possible to make a rack back design to make 
the whole
> 10U available.  Maybe I am just not getting the big picture.  
Space loss
> with the large size of MOTM modules could be an issue for some 
people.
> 
> 3.  Your sheet metal problems do not surprise me.  I ran into the 
same issue
> with the SKB backs.   While the shop has always met my cutting 
tolerances in
> the thousandths (as they should), they missed many of my SKB backs 
bending
> measurements by tenths!  I had to reject about 1/2 of them as the 
tops would
> not even fit.
> 
> Good luck with your project. :)
> Larry
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Cynthia Webster <cynthia.webster@g...>
> To: <motm@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2003 3:39 AM
> Subject: [motm] MOTM Compatible SixPac Type Enclosures
> 
> 
> Hi Mike!
> 
> Actually I am interested in producing the type
> of enclosure of which you speak...
> 
> A Cyndustries 8-Pac for MOTM modules!
> 
> (It's actually been in the works for some time)
> 
> Realize that the Combo-Distro Power cards from Cyndustries.com
> are MOTM 4-Pin power compatible as well as 3-pin Modcan...
> (this is no accident by the way)   < grin >
> 
> In fact, because both systems are part of what I call
> "The 15 Volt Club," the enclosure-to-enclosure circular power
> connector I have chosen is universal between these two systems,
> and *already* includes provision for the MOTM and Cynthia 5 Volt
> line!
> 
> Mounting holes are standardized which allow alternate rows
> of the two styles of modules, as well as the sharing of various
> future mounting accessories, and so on.
> 
> I am grateful to see that there is already some interest here!
> 
> It's taken me about six-months to get the design nuances,
> production, and logistics for these sorted out, and bring the first
> batch through production all the way to market.
> 
> SixPacs are a tremendous success, and shipping daily as we speak!
> 
> I've been to many a sheet metal shop with blueprints in hand
> and learned a whole lot in the process. A big surprise to me
> is that most shops are not really capable, (or interested) in
> Actually producing cubes with the precision that's required.
> to do this right.
> 
> I would love to hear from anyone in the MOTM Community
> who is interested in this project, and needs a lightweight,
> high precision, structurally sound, MOTM module mounting
> set of modular MOTM module building block enclosures
> that also happen to be 19" rack mount compatible!
> 
> Please have a look at www.cyndustries.com
> and click the spinning SixPac on the home page.
> There are many 3D graphics there and several pages of inspiration.
> 
> feel free to contact me privately at: cynthia.webster@g...
> 
> (Things are rather busy around here lately,
> so please understand if it takes me a day or two to reply).
> 
> Best Wishes to all, and thanks for the bandwidth!
> 
> Cynthia
> 
> http://www.cyndustries.com/
> 
> 
> > Message: 3
> > Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2003 09:25:36 -0700
> > From: Mike Estee <mikest@a...>
> > Subject: Shell cases
> >
> > MOTM Metalworkers,
> >
> > Is anyone else interested in a metal case for their MOTM system? 
By
> > this I mean a rack mountable enclosure, not a rack itself. I'd 
like to
> > build a steel enclosure with ports and mount points on the back 
for the
> > power supply to mount in, as well as an audio break out panel. A
> > breakout for Larry's "MOTM Standard Power Connector" would be 
welcome
> > too.
> >
> > Would anyone else be interested in something like this?
> >
> > Something a little like the Cyndustries six pack at about the 
same
> > price point.
> > http://www.scampers.com/cyndustries/cases_sixpac2.cfm
> >
> > What I am interested in is if anyone can share their experiences
> > getting cases fab'd. I've done my own hardware work through
> > Schaeffer-Apparatebau, but they only work in aluminum and they 
don't do
> > forming. I'm more than happy to do the design work myself, but 
I'm not
> > sure where to find a reputable metal fabrication shop.
> >
> > I know a lot of you like the classic wood cases, and I do too, 
but I
> > also like having modules all neatly contained, and I'm guessing 
others
> > do as well.
> >
> > --mikes
> >
> 
> 
> 
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