#836

I wasn’t singling out that post or its author. I could have been clearer on that, so apologies for that error

I was talking about the magazine article, which someone could find on the internet and not have the benefit of reading this discussion before that try to build themselves a case from cardboard.

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#837

As someone who has built multiple cardboard cases, I 100% agree:

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It’s really useful for prototyping different case designs before you commit to building/buying something more expensive.

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#838

Does anyone know if the Intellijel 4U 104 cases will be re-released, or if the palette line is going to be extended with larger sizes? Alternatively, any recommendations for a different 4U 104 case? :slight_smile: thx

#839

AFAIK this is the only thing we know https://forum.intellijel.com/t/cases/1039/37
You can always just contact Intellijel and ask/express interest, they generally respond pretty quickly :slight_smile:

#840

There is some very stiff cardboard available. Reinforced with tape, it could make a very sturdy case for home use. The euro rails and modules alone create a sturdy skeleton. The cardboard doesn’t have to do a lot of work.

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#842

anyone have cable holder recommendations? most of the ones i’m finding have to be screwed into something (wall, desk, whatever)… would love one that doesn’t need that. nothing too big, just holding ~50 cables or so in ~3 lengths

#843

anyone have a good source for sliding / square nuts ? the synth shops I know of all seem to be out of stock. I have a pittsburgh cell 48 case sans-nuts

#844

i got mine from synthcube… they’re out of M3 right now but they do have M2.5. not sure if this helps! any hardware store should have them too.

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#845

Pulplogic has M2.5 nuts as well.

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#846

kind of janky, but I 3d printed some sliding nuts, and just force threaded the screws in. Worked well enough until I got some rails from eurorack hardware. I actually haven’t swapper them out yet, cause I haven’t moved or added any modules.

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#847

I got this one. If you have an old mic stand, it’s really convenient.

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#848

Seconded. That’s my favorite cable hanger atm.

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#849

Has anyone here had luck putting a threaded insert into a make noise skiff?
(or alternately have a skiff they’d recommended that doesn’t use sliding nuts?)

#850

Years ago, I installed the threaded strips Control offered into a MN skiff. It’s quite easy to remove the ends, if that’s the concern.

If you’re seeking a new skiff, I probably wouldn’t recommend the powered MN unless your power draw is super minimal (such as in a control skiff). It hasn’t really kept pace with the draw of contemporary modules.

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#851

My problem with the cable holders is most of my cables just fall right through them, blk market cables and ctrl/befaco cable and such…

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#852

I don’t have any trouble with an orange Pomona cable holder, even with Control Crono and Modular Addict Skinny cables (but it still fits braided cables).

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#853

That looks perfect! I had a Pomona cable holder that didn’t work, but that one, model 1508 looks just right, thanks!

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#854

I use one that sits on a mic stand. Comparable to this: https://www.eurodesk-z.com/products/hex-01-eurorack-cable-hanger

#855

I’ve also done this. It works fine provided you get M2.5 rails.

If you get rails pre-cut to 104 hp, just know that they won’t fit unaltered. The screws that hold the side plates on extend into the channels for the nuts/rails and take up some of the space. I used a hacksaw to remove an hp’s worth of rail, and that worked fine.

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#856

I build custom Halliburton briefcase eurorack conversions. Always wanted to squeeze a 1U row in to the Halliburton form factor without losing any HP due to the curved edges, but alas, the briefcases and suitcases I’ve found never quite did the trick.

A year ago I decided to focus on building smaller more purposeful eurorack systems and came upon this smaller Halli attache case on eBay. The dimensions ended up working out quite well for a small system, 5U at 75-76HP with just enough lip for some ventilation. More than enough room for a single voice system but not quite enough to get out of hand:

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The above was more a proof of concept more than a complete rig. Though I definintely was satisfied with the amount of functionality I was able to squeeze out of the case. I’ve got a full plan for a complete 2-voice system and I should be completing this very soon (picking up a few of the final pieces this weekend). I will be using a couple of 1U module conversions from Plum Audio in addition to other 3U modules I plan to swap in.

Once complete, this small system will be a dedicate sequencing and sound source with MIDI sync capabilities, the plan is to have it available for portable jams and live performances. Will post updates once the system reaches “completion”, but I do love how this project turned out.

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