5U formats:
MU Panels:
source: https://synthesizers.com/technical.html
Synthesizers.com Q series modules adhere to the MU (Moog Unit) format modeled after the Moog Modular.
Each synthesizer module consists of a front panel and a circuit board mounted on the back parallel with the front. Modules may be removed from the synthesizer cabinet after removing the mounting screws and the power connector. Some modules are attached to another module behind the panel as is the case of Aid modules.
Panels are made of .062" aluminium, sanded, formed on the sides for strength, masked, painted, textured, then silkscreen printed. All panels are 8.75" in height and come in various 'widths'.
Panel Widths
A single width panel is 2.125" - all others are multiples of this single width. Common sizes are single, double, quad, and octal, but any multiple of a single will fit in our cabinetry.
Common Panel Widths
Single: 2.125"
Double: 4.25"
Quad: 8.5"
Octal: 17"
CAD drawing of a panel.
Mounting Flanges
Mounting flanges at the top and bottom of each module panel are .4" tall which mates nicely with a 3/8" (.375) mounting surface.
MOTM Panels:
history of MOTM: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOTM
source: http://synthtech.com/motm/info/
MOTM modules are designed to be easily mounted into standard 19" equipment racks. A 19" rack is slightly larger than 10U spaces wide (1U=1.75"). MOTM modules are in multiples of 1U in width, and 5U in height. Most modules are 2U wide, so 5 modules will fit across a rack. We offer the MOTM-19A Mounting Rails for this purposes. These rails are stackable vertically, so multiple rows of MOTM modules can fit in the rack. The use of wood cabinets or custom rails wider than 19" is also possible.
SIZE: 1U=1.75" (44,52 mm) do the math byself if you multiple to 10U = 17,5"= different its 44,45cm
high = 221,87mm normally
width 2U = 3,5" 88,52mm width (normally)
width 3U = 5,25"
other FORMATS:
see here: https://www.synthesizers.com/formfactors.html
| Manufacturer | Model | Format | Connector | Height | Smallest Width | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moog | 900 | MU | 1/4" | 8.75" (5U) | 2.125" | +12,-6 |
| Synthesizers.com | Q | MU | 1/4" | 8.75" (5U) | 2.125" | +15,-15,+5 |
| Doepfer | A100 | EuroRack | 3.5mm | 128.5mm (~3U) | 10mm (.4") | +12,-12,+5 |
| EuroRack | Modular | EuroRack | 3.5mm | 128.5mm (~3U) | 10mm (.4") | +12,-12,+5 |
| MOTM | Modular | MOTM | 1/4" | 8.75" (5U) | 1.75" (1U) | +15,-15 |
| Modcan | B Series | MOTM | 1/4" | 8.75" (5U) | 1.75" (1U) | +15,-15,+5 |
| Blacet | Modular | FrackRack | 3.5mm | 5.25" (3U) | 3" | +15,-15 |
| Paia | 9700 | FrackRack | 3.5mm | 5.25" (3U) | 1.5" | +15,-15 |
| Paia | 2700/4700 | 3.5mm | 4" | 2" | +9,-9 | |
| Buchla | 100/200/200e | 4U | Banana & TiniJax | 7" (4U) | 4.25" | +15,-15,+5, +12,+24 |
| Serge | Modular | Rack | Banana | 7" (4U) | 17" | +12,-12 |
| Polyfusion | 2000 | 1/4" | 7" (4U) | 3" | +15,-15 | |
| PPG | 300 | 1/4" | 220mm | 110mm | +12,-12 | |
| Steiner-Parker | Synthasystem | 3.5mm | 150mm | 45mm | +12,-12 | |
| EMU | 2000 | 1/4" | 6" | 3" | +15,-15,+5 | |
| ARP | 2500 | 3.5mm | 8" | 3" | +15,-15,+12 | |
| Roland | 100M | 3.5mm | 230mm | 104mm | +15,-15,+22 | |
| Digisound | 80 | 3.5mm | 9" | 3" | +15,-15,+5 | |
| Aries | 300 | TiniJax/3.5mm | 9" | 3" | +15,-15,+5 | |
| Modcan | A Series | Banana | 9" | 2.25" | +15,-15,+5 | |
| Cynthia | A Series | Banana | 9" | 2.25" | +15,-15,+5 | |
| KB Elec. | Wavemakers | 1/4" | 10" | 2" | +12,-12 | |
| CMS | Modular | 3.5mm | 10.3" | 3" | +15,-15 | |
| Wiard | 300 | 3.5mm | 10.5" (6U) | 2.83" | +15,-15 | |
| Roland | 700 | 1/4" | 11" | 2.56" | +15,-15,+14.4 | |
| Technosaurus | Selector | 1/4" | 15.75" (9U) | 1.6" | +18,-18 |
Spannungsversorgungsstecker
Mein Netzteil ist ein +15V, -15V, 5V, 0V Netzteil – dieses ist verbunden mit einer Synthtech Stromverteilerplatine
Die Synthesizers.com Module habe ich mit einen selbstgebauten Kabel angeschlossen, dazu habe ich bei distrelectric MTA-100 Kabelbuchsen gekauft (6polig). Diese Steckertypen sind eigentlich als Quetschschneidverbinder ausgelegt und sollten mit einen MTA Tool eingepresst werden - diese lassen sich jedoch auch ohne Probleme löten (Kabel abisolieren, Kabel verzinnen, Kabel mit kleinen Schraubendreher leicht in die Schneidbuchse drücken, Kabel anlöten – am besten mit sehr dünnen Lötzinn.
Die Synthtech und oakley Module welche einen MTA-156 Stecker (4 polig dicke Stifte) haben, werden normalerweise auch mit einen MTA tool eingepresst, man kann diese aber auch einfach anlöten – siehe oben.
Hier die Teilenummern von distrelectric (deutscher Lieferant)
Here you find Mouser /digikey/tme.eu partnumbers for Power headers/jacks/ductcaps
Montagewerkzeug MTA-100 (Crimping tool)
TE Connectitity Nr. 59803-1
https://www.distrelec.de/werkzeug-t-griff-für-schlitzkontakte/te-connectivity/59803-1/123399
Preis: 27,05€
Stecker, Pfosten, Abdeckungen
Dotcom System:
Kabelbuchse 6P (dotcom Standard jack)
MTA -100 6Polig
TE Connectivity Nr. 3-640441-6
AWG 24 0,2mm²
raster 2,54mm
0,37€
Kabelbuchse 6P (dickeres Kabel - use for big cables)
MTA-100 6pol
TE Connectivity Nr. 3-640440-6
AWG 22 0,3-0,4mm²
0,41€ ab 10Stück 0,40€
Deckel 6P MTA 100 (Abdeckung/dustcap )
für 6pol
TE Connectivity Nr. 640550-6
0,158€ ab10 0,144 €
Stiftleiste gerade 6P (PCB header dotcom)
MTA 100 6pol
TE Connectivity Nr. 640456-6
0,37€ ab 10 0,34€
MTA 156 – Synthtech Power header/jack MOTM -> 4Pin
Buchsenleiste 4P (jack for small cables)
MTA-156 4pol
TE Connectivity Nr. 3-640429-4
AWG24 0,2mm²
0,65€ ab 10 0,59€
Kabelbuchse gerade 4P (jack for small cables)
MTA 156 4 pol
TE Connectivity Nr. 3-640427-4
AWG 20 0,5-06mm²
0,57€ ab 10 0,54€
Kabelbuchse gerade 4P (jack for bigger cables)
MTA 156 4 pol
TE Connectivity Nr. 3-640426-4
AWG 18 0,8-0,9mm²
0,57€ ab 10 0,52€
Pin Header MOTM (solder on pcb)
TE Connectivity MTA-156 4pol
Deckel 4P (dustcap)
MTA-156 4pol
TE Connectivity Nr. 640551-4
0,242€ ab 10 0,214€
Adapter dotcom-MOTM MTA100/MTA156 - nicht Pinkomptabil/not Pin compatible
http://de.mouser.com/Search/Refine.aspx?Keyword=3-647000-6
Netzteilstecker für lange Strecken extern /Mikrofonstecker 4polig
Special thanks to: Sam, Mike, Mark, Steve, Bernie, Nicola, Andre, Steve, Ruud, and John for helping me collect this information. -Roger.