Description
We designed these 10U (84HP, 446mm long) rails to suit not just the Eurorack format but others as well. These extrusions are equally useful for creating instrument enclosures in general.
Focusing on modular synth cabinets, there is one vitally important consideration that dictates whether these rails can even be used or not. The crucial dimension is the distance from the edge of the module panel to the centre of the fixing hole. Another important consideration is the panel thickness, it may not stop it from fitting but the aesthetics may suffer.
What may not be immediately obvious is the rail profile differs between the top and bottom edges.
Referencing the cross sectional drawing above, the left hand profile suits modules where the distance between the panel edge and the fixing hole centre is less than 5mm and the panel thickness is less than 2.5mm. This suits formats such as Eurorack and MU.
The right hand profile suits panels where the fixing hole distance from the panel edge is less than 7mm and panel thickness is less than 5mm. This suits MOTM, M²Synth & Serge to name just three.
Incorporate into the extrusion is a slot to slide in PCBs (65.5mm width) as we do with our range of power supplies. In the case of our power supplies, they are contained within the overhand thus offering full case depth over the entire module area. This avoids clashes with power supplies, connectors etc as so often found on other manufacturer's cases / skiffs.
The ends are tapped to accept M3 fixings for the end cheeks. Our end cheeks are sized to ensure the spacing between the top and bottom module fixing holes is correct for the intended modular format.
A pair of 104HP extrusion sides to suit the Eurorack format. Find out more about Sonic Synth's extrusion on the 10U/84HP page. These extrusions are equally useful for creating instrument enclosures in general.
The ends are tapped to accept M3 fixings for the end cheeks. Our end cheeks are sized to ensure the spacing between the top and bottom module fixing holes is correct for the intended modular format, Eurorack in this particular product.
Length 529mm, width 70mm.
