MOTM

Couple of items before trying to get kids into bathtubs......

1) If anyone knows a source of colored washers, let me know. I like that
idea. I have asked the
mecca of plastic hardware: www.microplastics.com  and awaiting an answer.

2) I know 1U tall is desired, but I think getting a 2U tall, ~$120 TR
patchbay and then wiring as a multi
makes sense. Certainly, A custom 1U MOTM 19" wide bay will be in that price
range. The thing has $65 worth
of jacks!

Larry is correct: a steel frame is needed for stiffness. It wouldn't be the
same thinkness as the panels, so
you would have a "discontinuity" in the rack. But, same goes for sticking a
TASCAM or whatever in there.

3) "free-wiring" of mults: again the problem arises: how do you (OR
*somebody else*) remember what is
back-wired to what?

4) Certainly, I like the 1U wide 5U tall stuff. Much easier to ship, for 1
thing. Also, you can get black 19" wide
panels from Newark and Allied and even Musician's Friend pretty cheap. Drill
away! It's *OK* to populate "factory
stock" MOTM with homebuilt.

5) I'm watching all this dialog with keen interest. Will start pcb layout of
'410 filter next week. Stay tuned!!

Lastly: I have noted the newer patch cords that are 1-2ft are not as
"droopy" as the older stuff. But, I also think
part of the "modular look" is a rat's nest of patchcords!!

Paul S.

This is an interesting thread!  - Patch Panels.

From what I've seen, everyone has their own configuration as to how this
should be done, also everyone has their own MOTM configuration!

I dont think that there can be a standard established here as to wiring
convention.

From what I've seen, everyone on the list is extremely well versed  in synth
technology and layout, and we on the list are all very individual as are our
systems. Perhaps a "User Configurable" panel is in order.

Paul has done an outstanding job with the layout of the MOTM Modules, and I
for one appreciate the continuity of the design element. He designed the
modules with the jacks at the bottom to avoid what has apparently become an
issue
with "stacked" modules.

Gentlemen,  there is only one solution:

 Keep your patchcords Stiff! ,  And vote for the 5 Space 1 (or 2) unit
Module!

Also, IMHO , I think its too late to start to introduce "colored jacks" into
the MOTM system. If this was the intended layout design, then the silk
screening also should have followed this convention.

PS. Anyone want to buy my MOTM-940 Patch Panel?

"Colors? Colors? - - -  We Don't Need No Stinkin Colors!   We make the
colors with our music!

Mark T

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