GroupdDIY 511 Racks: round 5.5 available

[damianschwartz]

I´m in also for the second batch, can´t wait for it!!!!

 

[Winetree]

I know it says your not, yet, taking reservations for the second batch of racks,
but for a number count, I want one. I'll be checking back often.
Bob Dire

 

[jsteiger]

FWIW, the boys and I are currently contemplating a 200pc run. That should be enough to satsify most of the needs out there right now. 

 

[haima]

;D

 

[flight]

200 pcs should be enough to me !

 

[zayance]

200 pcs should be enough to me !

Don't be so selfish   

 

[audioservices]

Hello Volker

Please... You can add me to the list for one 51x Rack

thank you.

Pascal

 

[mikefatom]

Alright! enough f*ing around  .

I'm IN for the next batch.

Will this next batch have the 7-pin XLR power connector as discussed before?

Cheers

Mike

 

[bkbirge]

Count me in, checking this thread almost daily.

FWIW, the boys and I are currently contemplating a 200pc run. That should be enough to satsify most of the needs out there right now. 

 

[grantlack]

200 pcs should be enough to me !

Don't be so selfish   

haha now that i'd love to see!  stuffing them would surely make jeff jump a few tax brackets...

 

[joro]

I'm in for two from the next batch.

 

[Ptownkid]

I'm certainly up for another. I can 100% guarantee that even at 200 pieces, you will sell out, period.

 

[jsteiger]

I'm certainly up for another. I can 100% guarantee that even at 200 pieces, you will sell out, period.

OK guys, we have it in writing!

Yes, Ptown I agree. 200 is just another stepping stone and they will go fast. 

 

[crow]

Well, for what it's worth, then, I'd like to put my name in for 1 set.  I'd hate to miss out when the list gets official!

 

[frederikkofoed]

This might be a stupid question, but will it be possible to use regular 500 Series modules with this case??.

Btw. whats the price going to be??

- Frederik

 

[jsteiger]

This might be a stupid question, but will it be possible to use regular 500 Series modules with this case??.

Btw. whats the price going to be??

- Frederik

Yes, most 500 series modules will work fine. Some may need some adjustment.

Here's the skinny.

You can easily build the rack with all 15 pin card edge connectors. PSU will cost you less money to build or you can even buy a ready made unit from Power One, BAE and so on.

If you go with all 18 pin card edge connectors, some of the 500 series modules that have a full metal enclosure around the back (Like most API eq's) will have to be slightly modified/notched on the back or the metal enclosure can be removed. The bottom of those metal enclosures hit the longer 18 pin card edge connector.

The down fall to only 15 pin edge connectors is you loose the benefit of the extra higher voltage rails. I think we are gonna be seeing a lot of new modules that will be running on the +/-24V rails in the future.

Cheers, Jeff

 

[reaperdeeper]

can i order 2 already ???  :-D

 

[[silent:arts]]

can i order 2 already ???  :-D

no

 

[frederikkofoed]

This might be a stupid question, but will it be possible to use regular 500 Series modules with this case??.

Btw. whats the price going to be??

- Frederik

Yes, most 500 series modules will work fine. Some may need some adjustment.

Here's the skinny.

You can easily build the rack with all 15 pin card edge connectors. PSU will cost you less money to build or you can even buy a ready made unit from Power One, BAE and so on.

If you go with all 18 pin card edge connectors, some of the 500 series modules that have a full metal enclosure around the back (Like most API eq's) will have to be slightly modified/notched on the back or the metal enclosure can be removed. The bottom of those metal enclosures hit the longer 18 pin card edge connector.

The down fall to only 15 pin edge connectors is you loose the benefit of the extra higher voltage rails. I think we are gonna be seeing a lot of new modules that will be running on the +/-24V rails in the future.

Cheers, Jeff

Nice, that sounds great..

Any idea of price??

 

[jsteiger]

Hey guys,

I posted this on the PSU build thread but figured I would post here as well.

I thought I would post a few pics of Cemal's prototype PSU enclosure. The final production version will be a little bit different but this will give you all an idea of what's in store.

I need the shoulder washers yet for the LM317's and a cover for the 2nd output connector. Other than that, she's pretty much ready to roll.

The phenolic base for the transformer is only for the proto case. Cemal will have an addition support for the toroid built into the production case.

Also, Volker and Cemal have came up with a nifty little circuit & PCB to indicate proper functioning voltage rails. Mine is just wired point to point. If the rail is not on or the fuse blows, the LED doesn't light.

The front panel is very sharp looking. The pic really doesn't do it justice.











I haven't gotten to testing under full load yet but as of now, the toroidal transformer is excellent. I hope to get to that tomorrow. The slated delivery will be about 6-8 weeks from now on the transformers. Cemal will have to fill us in on the cases.

Best, Jeff