#712

Mmm… that sounds perfect. Thanks for the info!

#713

I’m having exactly the same “problem” at the moment. Restructuring and can’t find a 104 4u. You could diy it, mdlr have a rails kit available here https://www.mdlrcase.com/eurorack-rails-set-4u-104hp-intellijel-1u-size/
Then all you need is some power and housing…
Otherwise the wait might be worth it, depending on the price the new 4u will be

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#714

I have 84hp 4U (w/ lid!) from here, they also make 104hp version: https://elevatorsound.com/product/damaru-x-elevator-sound-eurorack-modular-travel-case-4u-84hp-70mm-deep-black/

Very solid construction, super happy with it. It’s pricey and comes without power though.

#715

Periodic reminder: A basic square box Eurorack case is ridiculously easy to make. You need a hand saw, a drill, and a screwdriver. If you have access to a laser cutter then you don’t even need the saw and the drill.

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#716

Hey folks. Looking for some advice getting into modular from some people who know their stuff! This is crossposted from another forum.

Hey guys. Im looking at diving into the modular world and have planned out a small intellijel pallet case. I thought starting small would be a good place and this would help keep costs down (yea right). If this isnt the place to ask for advice let me know and I will relocate!

Looks like intelligel would use M3 knurlies?

What do you think? With such a small case I wasn’t able to look into sequencers, effects, audio processing, or expressive control, but at this point manipulating modulation sources should be more than enough to experiment with!

#717

I’d say you are better off buying a larger case if you’re even possibly considering anything more, but you could always sell the Pallet; it should resell pretty easily. Having a secondary case isn’t the worst either. Mostly I say this because eurorack asks you to drop a bunch of cash on a case and powersupply and cables before you can do anything, so you’ll generally get more for your money with a bigger case, especially if you’re not really sure what you want to accomplish with the format.

That’s all I can really speak to in this thread about cases. If you’re looking for advice on your module choices, you should post in the general eurorack question thread. That’s where people generally ask for advice on such things here.

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#718

Oops! Didn’t realize this was a case only thread when I just posted. Thanks!

#719

No worries. I’d just edit your post and move the bits about your module choices to the other thread. If you have questions about whether or not the Palette is a good choice for a starter case, then this is the thread! :wink:

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#720

Argh - and I find myself in a completely different place. I’d been using the 4u/104 case for my “living room” synth, but realized that I needed to try using it in my studio. So I built up a little altar (https://bit.ly/30GBWXL) for the 7u/4u combo - which had the unintended effect of making me realize that this was Just Too Much. So now I’m going to try to squeeze the necessary things into the 7u case and sell off the 4u.

This is always the way it works with me and gear - I get excited, keep buying, then hit the wall that makes me feel a little nauseous. Then it’s time to back away…

I wish there was a better way for me to do this, but it never seems like an intellectual exercise.

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#721

M3 knurlies work with the Intellijel cases. That’s what I use.

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#722

Great! Thanks you @morgulbee

#723

so true. on that note does someone have a printable 4u side bracket on thingiverse or somewhere they could link to? I know of the nonlinearcircuit cut files, but maybe its out there for printing already before i start tracing things

#724

I have been thinking of getting some diy modules and using 1/4"/6.35 mm jacks instead of standard eurorack jacks. I want a small utility/modulation rack (max 84 hp) for use with my Moog Sirin and Moogerfoogers, but I don’t want to go full-on 5u because of space concerns. Aside from obvious front panel surface area limitations, are there going to be depth issues with a lot of cases? I had been considering one of those 4ms pods but they look rather shallow.

#725

If you’re planning on making custom PCBs it’s fine; consider that some existing Eurorack modules use 6.35mm jacks for line-level signals. If you want to use existing PCBs, you’ll need to mount them behind the jacks and wire them up. That works, but you’ll need quite a deep case.

A simpler alternative is to use regular Eurorack modules and get some adapter cables, like these.

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#726

I have a few of those types of cables going from my keystep to my foogers. I know it’s really silly but I’m kind of drawn to the aesthetic and feel of staying in 1/4" as much as possible, but using adapter cables is certainly the easiest route.

One non-silly reason for trying to stay at 1/4" though is it requires less planning when experimenting with my modular patching or gear setup: I can just use whatever cables I have at hand for either non-modular audio or cv.

#727

‚Ello, i‘m looking for a wallmount type of canvas rack…like Mr. Puech is using here

I‘ve seen a danish company offering something similar, but i think they folded

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#728

Eastwick make a wall mount for their case system.

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#729

my case has a cleat on it (like what you can get at a hardware store) that mates with another that is screwed into the wall.

wall hanging cleat
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#730

Any recommendations on an inexpensive soft bag to carry a MN skiff in? Primarily for camping and travel…

104 hp inspiration
#731

i have an expensive suggestion:

i use this when i’m gigging or traveling w my 3u - the size smaller is just a shade small but i can jam it full of other gear or clothes. plenty of pockets and padding and an absolute tank of a bag. bottom is flat and padded so the skiff doesn’t jostle around.

cheaper just get a decent duffel and pack it properly? don’t take yr skiff camping?

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