#348

You should be able to fix that just bend them back to close where they were. Then tray to use a plug to straighten them back to normal.

If you can’t get the plug over them don’t force it. Just straighten them a little more.

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#349

You should be able to bend those back in place with your fingers. They don’t usually require very much force at all. Although if it was brand new and you’re not comfortable doing this, I would talk to whoever you purchased it from first.

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#350

Like everyone else has said. You should be 100% fine doing that yourself. Make sure everything remains unplugged from a power source obviously. Those pins are VERY durable. The plastic at the base less so, but the pins should be easy enough to adjust with something flat and careful pressure.

One thing you might try: Looks like you could easily adjust the right most pins (which look roughly uniformly bent) with a loose power cable… slide in the 8 or so pins - however many the connector can grab - just a little bit and apply slow, firm pressure. They should begin to shift. You could probably do two at a time pretty easily as well, just using the end two sockets of a connector.

As long as you aren’t violently wiggling, they should cooperate with no risk to the PCB.

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#351

Thanks to everyone for the advice! I used the connector approach to straighten most of them out, but did have to use a tiny screwdriver on a couple first. It seems to be working just fine for the time being, but I’m avoiding the ones that were extra thrashed til I can get it exchanged for safety’s sake.

#352

That sounds like a good idea – my main concern would be the solder pads they’re connected to being pulled up off the pcb.

#353

I’m facing the dilemma of expansion and would love it if some folks could share pros and cons of A) working with a 9u system, and B) working with two separate systems.

I have just filled a 7u 84hp case I built in January, and I really want to double down on the physical modeling capabilities by adding some large pieces (matrix mixer and a couple other things). To do that, I’ll have to remove the various modules I’ve dedicated to sequencing. I want to either keep my current case and get a skiff to dedicate to sequencing, which could be especially cool once I end up picking up a semi-modular synth, or get a 9u that can fit everything, one row for the sequencers, and the other two for physical modeling. Both seem cumbersome to me though.

Any advice?

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#354

I don’t find 9U cumbersome but mine’s in a stationary, vertical rack on my desk. I guess it depends on how much you move it around and how you have it positioned.

For me, going to a second case (adding a Mantis to my 9U rack) was a bit cumbersome. I had to place them on opposite corners of my desk, with my computer and Maschine in between. Long patch cables just got in the way, and I tried a few solutions before picking up a Doepfer A180-9 Multicore. I still have a tendency to “patch locally” within each case rather than freely between them, so there are combinations of modules I rarely patch together.

#355

My current case is stationary as well. Good point about the long patch cables to connect the two cases. Unless I could figure out a way to build a skiff that attaches to the top of my current case I’d have to do that too. I think I’ll probably just get a bigger psu and a couple extra rails and rebuild. Or I’ll just try working without the sequencing modules in there for a while and see how much I really miss them–I do love the size of this case.

#356

Apologies if this has already been covered here, but I’m looking for opinions on the Intellijel 7U performance case:

If you’ve got one how are you finding it?
Is it light weight enough to be easily lugged around?
Can you stow patch cables in the lid easily?

Work, family (baby no 2 is now 10 weeks old :baby:) etc. all mean I have less and less time that I can spend locked up in my music room.

I’m thinking a portable solution would allow me to take my system with me for work+travel, and also have it around the house rather than it all being couped up in my music room. My 2 year old daughter is also obsessed with my current setup (especially the cables :heart_eyes:) so it would be great to have soemthing easier for her to use.

It would also open up the possibilities of gigs/meetups etc. (something I’d really love to do in the near future).

I’d love to get some feedback from you guys :+1:

#357

I am in somewhat the same situation with limited time and space (one 3 year old daughter). I chose the 7U, and so far it seems the perfect size for me!

It is a very lightweight and portable case, but of course I wouldn’t want long hikes with it filled with modules. I sort of wish the bag could be worn as a backpack, but other than that it is perfect with enough room for cables etc.

Highly recommended! :slight_smile:

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#358

In regards to the portability of the Intelijjel 7U. I was always interested in one, but have not got one yet because I’m afraid it lets in rain, etc in quite easily. Now I know they have a bag, but that’s 100 euro extra.

So how portable is it with weather conditions factored in?

#359

I’ve just purchased one of these last week. I’m liking it quite nice so far, though I do wish Intellijel had perhaps done some 1U tile system planning to see how poorly some of the sizes end up being for a 104hp 1U row. I seem to be about 2hp short of the tiles I really want!

It is incredibly light weight. It’s my 3rd portable case (monorocket, MDLR) and by many miles the lightest.

The lid is crazy deep compared to the 2" of clearance you get with some other cases, so I find it very easy to close patched.

One thing I’m not loving is how short the included power cable is, but that’s easily remedied. Also I made the mistake of using unbalanced 1/4" cables in the exterior jacks and wondering where that horrible hum was coming from :smile: - Using balanced cables solved that quickly.

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#360

The jacks are on the exterior and there’s no rubber seal around the lid so I would certainly not carry it in the rain.

Speaking of the lid, perhaps other folks can weigh in on this. Not sure if I’m just being especially fussy but it seems like the latch on one side of the case closes much more snugly than the other side (for me, the left side is more snug). The result is that the latch on the right feels a bit wobbly when closed and I feel like it might easily get bumped open.

#361

Thanks for the comments, most appreciated as always :+1:

I can see this being my next purchase. Freeing up my system from the confines of my music room seems like a good way to go for me.

#362

picked up a stealth one a few weeks ago and loving it so far- my only real wish, and it seems to be a common one, is that they had made an option to have the 1U row in the middle of the case as opposed to the top. I personally have no use for the ins/outs and oftentimes REALLY wish the 1u modules were in the middle for easy patching, it can be awkward patching way up there and then back down.

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#363

First I had Intellijel 84hp 7U case, which I really loved. Then as I got more modules I decided to swap if for 104hp version. Finally few weeks ago I swapped back to 84hp size, because somehow the dimensions work better for me - also it’s good to have limitations with the set-up. 104hp version got a bit overwhelming for me somehow. I don’t know if Intellijel manufactures other than 104hp version anymore though. They are great cases, if you plan to travel, you need to get the bag… you don’t want to take this anywhere without a protective layer.

#364

Ordered one last night (from good ol’ Cymru Beats :sheep:) after seeing all the positive //// comments. I’m looking forward to getting it setup!

3x84hp is what I have a the moment, and that was the limit I had reached before I think it would become a bit overwhelming for me. Slimming that down further to 2x104hp will be nice (+ I have the 1u rail that can replace a lot of the utility type stuff).

Thanks for the tip on the bag. I’ll have a look (seem to remember it is quite spendy so I may have to hold off on that).

Thanks for all the feedback!

#365

Grau Modular is building cases with intellijel 1u middle rows these days, if that becomes a major issue.

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#366

Interestingly I owe a series of portable cases, from an Eastwick Case to Monorocket 6U, an Enclave 6U to Submodular Shadow 6U, and outside of all the pros and cons of these cases not a single one gives me the absolute confidence of taking it out in the rain. I wonder why no manufacturers as far as I’ve experienced have used rubber strips along the edges for weather proofing. Or some other solution. There’s always a tiny gap in between the lids which makes me nervous in poor weather. I end up using very unglamorous plastic bags taped around the case when I travel, not very practical either. Perhaps I should only travel with them when the sun shines though :smiley:

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#367

Wondering - is anyone making basic aluminum 6u (104hp) cases (like intellijel, but minus the 1u row?)? I feel foolish asking this - seems obvious, but Im not finding any? I’ve been admiring the one that ALM uses for his demos…thinking the Ericas are one option, but looking for brushed aluminum, not black…I think 4ms discontinued their modular rows…