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MOTM in .com cabinets

2002-01-25 by Kevin Boudreau

On the Synth.com list Paul Schreiber wrote:

�

The MOTM modules will fit just fine in the .com
cabinets. In fact, I tell everyone who asks to buy his
cabinets and power panels and power supply. I just
don't want to deal with them.

Yes, the holes are different, but just drill new ones.

Not to question Paul's knowledge�or anything, but has anyone ever tried filling up a Synth.com cab. with MOTM?� Does it fit perfectly for sure?� I know that the .com's modules are Moog sized, and MOTMs are a little wider but the same height.� The .com cab fits 22 single-width .com modules (or 44 in the larger one), does anyone know how many MOTM 1U panels will fit?� Are there any gaps, or do they fit *perfectly*?� Also, since I already have the MOTM power supply, I would be using that, and I would hope that it would fit in the back of the cabinet where the .com supply would go.� Apart from drilling new holes, does anyone know of any other issues?� I thought of making my own cabinet for my MOTM, but I don't really have the resources for wood working (well, enough to make a *nice* cabinet) at this time.� I already have the .com CV keyboard controller, and it looks great (works great too), beautiful solid walnut.� I think there was some discussion on this list about the .com cabinets before, but I don't really remember what the outcome was.� Thanks for any info anyone may have.

�

Kevin

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Re: [motm] MOTM in .com cabinets

2002-01-25 by Paul Schreiber

Well, it worked for Joe Walsh's system :)

You can fit the modules across perfectly with 2 of Larry's end brackets (1 on each end). It is a
tight fit, but it will work. The main issue is the fitting of the 'vertical'. You have to be
*VERY CAREFUL* drilling the pilot holes for the screws. The reason is that the MOTM corner
mounting holes are "too close" to the edges of the stringer bar. I drilled at a slight angle so
that I would not crack/split the wood.

In order to do it properly, you should put in a full row in FIRST (layed in place). Use a Sharpie
pen to place a 'dot' in the CENTER of each hole. In a double high cabinet (the 44 .com one), do
the BOTTOM ROW FIRST, with the modules "bottom justified".

Then, remove and use a NEW drill bit, about 3/64" dia.

On the rear, there is a cutout for 4 .com modules. I bought his "AC Input Module" for like $75
and 3 blank panels for like $8. It has the fuse holder/switch, etc. The Power One just screws
into the bottom. I installed 2 MOTM-960s. This way all modules can use PWR-20 cables. Be SURE the
Power One is on standoffs! Bolting it directly to the wood is, as we say in engineering, a BAD
IDEA.

The cabinet is great! He charges $50 for a full packing kit: custom box, plywood inserts, bubble
wrap and peanuts. Worth every penny.

The secret is: TAKE YOUR TIME. It took me about 3 hours to mark, drill, and install the modules.

Pictures at www.synthtech.com/namm

Paul S.

Re: [motm] MOTM in .com cabinets

2002-01-25 by J. Larry Hendry

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From: Kevin Boudreau
.... but has anyone ever tried filling up a Synth.com cab
 with MOTM?  Does it fit perfectly for sure?  I know
that the .com's modules are Moog sized, and MOTMs
are a little wider but the same height.

--LH--
The synth.com modules are 8.75 tall.  MOTM are 8.735 tall.  Paul and Stooge
panels are 15/1000 smaller than the actual per-unit deminsions for "fitting
slop."  But, 15/1000 inch is not much.  So, they are damn close.

Synth.com are 2.125 wide.  So a 22U cabinet = 46.75 inside according to that
calculation.  If you figure 1.75 per MOTM U (actually 1.735 counting the
slop) then you can fit 26U of  MOTM modules.  26 X 1.75 = 45.5.  You have
some space left over.46.75 - 45.5 = 1.25 left over.  Now, if you have some
.com modules, you can find various combinations that work out real close. 23
motm = 40.25 plus 3 Synth.com = 6.375 and total 46.625 (1/8" left over).  Be
sure to use black .com panels instead of modules <snicker>.

And if you can fill in larger gaps with 3/4" wide Stooge end caps.

KB:  Yes, the holes are different, but just drill new ones.

Oh, instead of using wood screws into the .com wood, maybe you should add
official MOTM licensed flat rails to attach to the wood and provide the
metal screw holes right where you need them  See:
http://www.wiseguysynth.com/larry/flatrail/flatrail.htm

Paul has a .com cabinet.  Paul, do the flat rails fit the .com cabinet OK?

Larry H