GroupdDIY 511 Racks: round 5.5 available

[kepeb]

cheers guys, i tacked some on to my last order, when it arrives...  i'm hoping now i got enough, just waiting for them before i put the xlrs in and screw all 60? screws down i think that will be easier to solder first too.

i have one more question. i went through this whole thread before I ordered but must apologise if i repeat questions that have already been answered.

when i do solder the xlr's, should i solder both sides? i saw in one pic talking about long pin headers, the chap had soldered the mounting/back side. is this the general consensus?
kev.

 

[sahib]

First solder only one pin of each XLR.

Then insert the hole module into the back planel and mount all the XLR screws.

Now, screw the back panel onto the rack case inside out. Which means the pcb is on the outside. This will keep the entire module completely flat.

Then solder the rest of the XLR pins.

This will prevent any possible creep on the XLRs.

You do not have to solder the XLRs on both sides. Just solder them on the normal side. The board is plated through, the solder will naturally flow through. Make sure the XLRs are inserted fully.

 

[sahib]

Jeff and Volker's racks have been shipped and will be with them next week. Volker will probably get them on Monday but Jeff's may take until the end of the week.

 

[[silent:arts]]

cool 8)

 

[pidah]

Aaah! I feel a good news message coming soon-ish.  So looking forward to more soldering,oh yeah!

Cheers
Pieter

 

[jsteiger]

OK Volker. Time to strap the shipping hat on!  ;D

 

[funkymonksf]

So if I've read correctly... All the parts are being shipped out to their respective continent and then they are going to be dispersed this week? If so that's fucking fantastic! I've gots all these toys that need a home.

 

[[silent:arts]]

So if I've read correctly... All the parts are being shipped out to their respective continent and then they are going to be dispersed this week? If so that's F*cking fantastic! I've gots all these toys that need a home.

nearly correct.
received the metal work yesterday, still counting screws etc.
as far as I know the racks landed in the US too, just some little customs work to do.
however, PSU parts (except Transformers and PSU PCBs) are missing.
we are working on it

 

[jsteiger]

Hi everyone,

Yes, I received the 51x rack shipment yesterday afternoon. I need to open all all boxes and do a quick tally. I am hoping to start that today.

After that, I will be sending out emails and PP invoices starting with the first reservations that I received for this round.

Keep in mind that this is currently only the 51x rack itself. From what I understand from Cemal, the PSU cases are at the manufacturer. Once completed, he will be making another large shipment to me containing all of the PSU goodies. I myself don't have an exact time-frame on that. We will have to see what Cemal has to say. So, I would recommend getting the rack now as well as the 51x PSU PCB and the toroidal transformer, for those who are building the PSU.

Cheers, Jeff 

 

[funkymonksf]

Seems to me we could get this going pretty soon. Aside from the case and heatsink kit everything else is tangible. Is the heatsink kit still needed to be shipped out as well? And what was the given time estimate for the remaining. I am moving to san francisco in two weeks and trying to figure what would be best to accomplish.

Thanks again you wonderful people,
Brice

 

[Brolik]

So I should go ahead and order the transformer in case you run out? I would like to save the shipping on ordering two separate packages if possible, but I certainly don't want to miss those with the amount of time it takes to get them...

 

[jsteiger]

Hi guys,

For you North American folks who have reserved things, I am putting together a little spreadsheet that will show what you have requested/reserved and so on. I will have it done and send you guys the link tomorrow. I have numerous emails from some peeps changing, adding to, subtracting from and what not, their requests. I just want to verify with you that what I have you down for is what you want. I will also mark which guys I have ship to info on file for and and so on. Please don't send anything until I send you the email tomorrow. 

As of now, it is the 51x rack kits only which is the $320 package. I do have plenty of PSU PCB's as well as toroidal transformers on hand.

Last I heard, the purdy PSU cases were at the fabricator by Cemal in Scotland. Cemal will be shipping the heatsink kits and so on, with those PSU cases when they are done. We will have to wait and hear from him when he thinks that will be.

That being said, I would highly recommend receiving the above mentioned goods now. Like before, I will be shipping the lower 48 via UPS so the cost will not be too bad. IIRC, the shipping ranged from $10 to about $17 depending upon your location. As for the shipping, I get a pretty good rate with UPS and like before, you pay what I pay for that, nothing more.

Cheers, Jeff

 

[bruno2000]

YES!!!!!
;D ;D ;D

 

[jsteiger]

Hey everyone,

I know Ethan has been working away on the site so I'm not sure who if anyone will see this. 

But, I currently have 6pc of 511 rack kits that are unspoken for. A few of the original reservations had to bail out for various reasons. So, these are ready for immediate shipment to North American folks. I also have the PSU PCB's along with the toroidal PSU transformers.

If anyone wants in, send me an email with your complete ship to, phone# (for UPS label) and PP email. I can get you a PP invoice out right away. I can also take a Bank Of America transfer or deposit to save the PP fees.

511 rack kit is $320
PSU PCB is $30
PSU toroid is $57

jsteiger1965 @ yahoo . com

Cheers, Jeff

 

[funkymonksf]

To any of the 51x crew... What are the faston connectors for the psu components and what are the tr fasteners? Yikes I really feel dim on this one. I don't even know what they physically are.. a link would be really helpful or a picture..


Thanks,
Brice

 

[funkymonksf]

So I got the rack kit today. It's lovely. However the back metalwork has some problems. The first two In&out XLR holes are too tight and the neutriks do not fit through. I need some suggestions.. Should I send it back to Jeff  and get another one without this problem or can it be remedied easily. I don't have any drills or filing tools, so I'm open to suggestions.

-Brice Conrad

 

[bruno2000]

Got our racks yesterday, and they're on the bench this morning.  They look amazing.  Thanks so much!
I'll check the mounting issue.
This may have been covered already, but that are the ribbon connectors at the top for?
Thanks again for your effort.  Everything was packed so well that even UPS couldn't crush it!
Best,
Bruno2000

 

[[silent:arts]]

So I got the rack kit today. It's lovely. However the back metalwork has some problems. The first two In&out XLR holes are too tight and the neutriks do not fit through. I need some suggestions.. Should I send it back to Jeff  and get another one without this problem or can it be remedied easily. I don't have any drills or filing tools, so I'm open to suggestions.

sorry to hear this. wait until Cemal has a chance to answer, or contact Jeff directly.

This may have been covered already, but that are the ribbon connectors at the top for?

those are for further options
or future use ;D

Everything was packed so well that even UPS couldn't crush it!

now that is our Jeff like we love him ;D ;D ;D

 

[jsteiger]

So I got the rack kit today. It's lovely. However the back metalwork has some problems. The first two In&out XLR holes are too tight and the neutriks do not fit through. I need some suggestions.. Should I send it back to Jeff  and get another one without this problem or can it be remedied easily. I don't have any drills or filing tools, so I'm open to suggestions.

-Brice Conrad

Brice, I checked the remaining 10 backs I have on hand and all are fine. The XLR's fit snug but do definitely fit in the holes.

Are all of your parts loose when you are noticing this problem? If you have soldered the XLR's to the backplane and then have trouble dropping the back plate over all the XLR's, that is a different story. This will never work. I fit the XLR's into the backplane with no solder. Then fit the metal back over them. When all are seated nicely, flip the entire assembly over and start to solder the XLR's. This give you the chance to maneuver the XLR's a little bit.

Let us know...

Cheers, Jeff

 

[funkymonksf]

Jeff the Xlrs literally do not fit in. The first two sets of holes are too small. The rest alright, some snug, some fairly loose. I have not soldered anything in at all. I'll try to post a picture.

-Brice