#67

Thanks for the thorough review. I’m currently using the 104HP x 4U and find the 1U modules useful as well.

When I re-racked my setup to 7U on modular grid I did find that I wanted to mentally patch to the 1U utilities in between the two 3U areas. So I definitely understand the desire for a middle mounted 1U.

Right now I’m still mostly messing with things quietly in my apartment, but should I need to venture out, this seems like a decent option.

Can I ask what you are using for 1U Modules?

This is my current setup:

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#68

This is the “main” 1u row (i.e. for the case I can use either standalone or together with the support case):

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This is the “support” 1u row (i.e. for the additional case with mixer etc.):

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#69

Couldn’t find a relevant thread, so thought I’d ask here. Can anyone share tips for mounting rails inside a briefcase. I found a beautiful old cream samsonite briefcase and couldn’t pass it up. I have 6U of 84HP rails and cheeks in my current (also DIY) setup so I assume a couple of batons would do the trick?

I think I could possibly squeeze in a 1U utility row as well. What is the most common standard for tiles?

#70

Yes. Batons or some sort of subframe that fits around the inside edge of the suitcase. You just need to make sure whatever mounting method you use doesn’t eat into module space as far as possible.

#71

Thanks. I have a few inches to play with fortunately, so hoping to salvage some suitable wood from the builders nearby :smiley:

Probably pick up new rails for the 1u section at a later date.

#72

John at pulplogic built me a custom frame with shock mounts and a 1u tile row. He did a really wonderful job. Here it is after I mounted it in an old aluminum case:

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#73

@jnoble would you be able to reshare a photo of your multiple 4U setup? The FB photo won’t seem to load anymore, but I recall it being very cool :slight_smile:

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#74

I’ll go one better and post a new picture since some things have changed lately:

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#75

As of tomorrow this will be the arrangement (below). I love having two rows of tiles, the Quadratts are invaluable. The 7U case would not be nearly so nice for me with just one row. I would be at or past the power capacity of the 7U power supply, too. Having said that, I think the 7U is pretty awesome also.

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#76

i just built a 7U 84hp case! Very DIY, first project of its kind for me. It’s not perfect, but it’s carry-on size and sturdy AF. i’m new to modular so it’s mostly empty at this point (and the second row of 84hp is a platform for my 0-coast and SQ-1 for now). I’ll post pictures this weekend when i’m in the house at the same time as the sun!

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#77

I really liked how @danielrdehaan had his case set up when I bought a module from him. He had some 1U tiles and what I believe was 14U worth of space and the ability to close the case with room to leave it fully patched. I think it was a DIY case. Daniel, can you post some photos and info on your setup?

#78

Thanks for the photo, looks better than I recall! Are those couplers and end cheeks custom? And balanced XLR outputs?

#79

Yes, I made them and the handscrews.

Those are a recent addition: I installed a pair of Jensen JT-DB-E DI transformers inside the case that connect to the Intellijel output tile. I play live a lot and have grown tired of lugging a 1.6 lb. Radial ProD2 brick around with me.

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#80

So far the Intellijel cases seem to be among the really few well done cases, with a built in PSU, proper lid and some really nifty and useful things like the built-in standoffs. When I will buy a new case (which is likely to happen in the future, since 9U proved to be too much for me) the 7U one is the one I’ll get. I only have a minor gripe about the 1U row. Sure it is useful, but it forces you to fill it with 1U tiles likely replacing things I already have, though I guess that’s a bit of a weird reasoning I’m making :slight_smile: since that is one of the things which lets you put a lot of stuff in 7U (as opposed to having to go with a bigger case). I also like the connectors on the back and the fact that it seems really solid!

Somebody in another thread mentioned that some people on Muff Wiggler had issues with the PSU, but as far as I can see the reports are a bit inconclusive and some of the people actually admitted that the issue was with the modules they had, not with the PSU. So I to me it seems like it’s a non-issue after all… but maybe @kisielk you want to elaborate on it?

And since we’re talking about it, can I ask what “+/-1% output voltage accuracy” in the specs means? Does it mean there is a ripple of 1% in each direction (+/-120mV for the 12V rail) so basically the voltage can oscillate between 11.88 and 12.12V? But at which load? Does it refer to transient load regulation, or is it just the tolerance of the PSU? And what about noise values?
I mean the specs do look good to me, I’m just trying to figure out what they actually mean.

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#81

Hi, @caelmore! Sorry for the delayed response. I was out in the woods for the holidays. Here is a shot of my DIY case as well as a quick video of it. I’m happy to share more info if anyone is interested.

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Link to a walk-around video:

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#82

I’m not sure what specific power supply issues you’re referring to, but if it’s to do with touch-based modules like Rene and Pressure Points, that was resolved nearly 2 years ago after switching the type of power brick used with the power supplies.

#83

Yes I know the PP and and Rene are indeed known to have these issues with the Meanwell bricks and internal PSUs. It was some other modules, but as I said, these issues where basically non-issues after all, since the OPs admitted them to not be related to the PSU anyway or they were solved.
I think it was these:
https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=183932&highlight=
https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=161339&highlight=

I guess I’m saying: “don’t think about pink elephants now” am I?
I guess I should probably have mentioned that in the other thread instead of here also

#84

Any chance that there will be versions of the 4U cases with only 3U/without the 1U row?
I really like the Intellijel cases but want something really small so would like one without the 1U row.

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#85

Probably not. We already have 5 different types of cases (7 if you count the black 7Us, though they’re not in stock right now) and it’s a lot of inventory to manage as it is.

#86

OK, pity, but understandable.
Thanks for the info!