#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.

https://llllllll.co/uploads/default/original/2X/0/0945b144e81ab03d68e53d31512a2d1c2d1d6321.jpg

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!

#87

Are black/stealth 4u cases something that’s planned for the future? Have a 7u, which I really like, and was planning on putting together a 4u for as a sometimes additional skiff.

#88

We actually did a limited run of them before, and might do some more when we restock on the silver ones, but the interest is definitely a lot higher in the 7U cases so it might be a while.

#89

I have a Pressure Points and a Rene in my Intellijel 7U case and both seem to work well enough. (Maybe I have a more recent power brick?)

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#90

We’ve been using the “recent” power bricks for nearly 2 years now, so most people shouldn’t see any problems.

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#91

Has anyone tried out the new make noise steel 7U case? Seems ideal but I’m hesitant about the steel vs wood.
http://makenoisemusic.com/cases/7u-steel-cv-bus-case-matte-black

#92

haven’t tried it, but i like their point about the metal getting a patina of dings and scratches as it travels. i guess there’s definitely the possibility of a big dent making it age much less gracefully though. also, i looove that the big buffered mult can eliminate patch clutter. the branding is a little heavy-handed for my tastes, but that’s just me.

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#93

I was briefly considering an intellijel 104 7u case for a new system I’m planning but when researching I found there were only 20 spots to plug modules in. Is that correct? If you are using the 1u row for 4-6 modules, that leaves 14-16 spots for other modules, which makes it more limiting than the Make Noise case which has 18 (I think) spots for modules after taking the CV bus plugs into consideration. If this is true its a pity, because I like the look so much. Before I knew what I was doing I owned a 4u 104 intellijel case and liked it very much (except the lack of a cover.)

#94

I’m also curious about the new Make Noise case - if there would be any power or shorting issues possibly given the proximity of steel to the modules.

#95

Erica has an aluminium travel case as well, more than enough connections :slight_smile:
No 1U though

http://ericasynths.lv/en/shop/enclosures/travel/aluminum-travel-case/