MOTM parts

Panel Specs
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Blank Panels
Blank panels can be purchased from:
 * Bridechamber: http://bridechamber.com (1, 2, 3, and 4 U)
 * Synthesis Technology: http://www.synthtech.com (1 and 2 U)

Project Panels
Panels for specific projects (CGS, I. Fritz, etc.) can be purchased from:
 * Bridechamber: http://bridechamber.com

Custom Panels
Custom panels can be manufactured by:
 * The Beast: http://www.thebeast.co.uk/cnc/
 * Front Panel Express [US]: http://www.frontpanelexpress.com
 * Schaeffer [EU]: http://www.schaeffer-ag.de

Panel Specs
Details can be found here: http://www.synthesizers.com/technical.html#panels

Blank Panels
Blank panels can be purchased from:
 * Moon Modular: http://www.lunar-experience.com (1 and 2 U)
 * STG Soundlabs: http://stgsoundlabs.com (1U)
 * Synthesizers.com: http://www.synthesizers.com (1, 2, 4, and 8 U)

Project Panels
Panels for specific projects (CGS, YuSynth, etc.) can be purchased from:
 * Big Blue Wave: http://www.bigbluewave.co.uk
 * Bridechamber: http://bridechamber.com

Custom Panels
Custom panels can be manufactured by: (Note: for FPE/Schaeffer, you need to supply a blank MU panel.)
 * Big Blue Wave: http://www.bigbluewave.co.uk
 * Front Panel Express [US]: http://www.frontpanelexpress.com
 * Schaeffer [EU]: http://www.schaeffer-ag.de

Knobs
MOTM uses ALCO PKES90B1/4 knobs.

Available at:
 * Synthesis Technology: http://www.synthtech.com

Pots
MOTM uses Spectrol 149 pots.

Available at:
 * Synthesis Technology: http://www.synthtech.com

Switches
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Pushbuttons
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Jacks
MOTM uses Switchcraft 112A 1/4" jacks.

LEDs
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Knobs
Dotcom uses fluted dual-dot 1" Moog-style knobs.

Available at:
 * Small Bear: http://www.smallbearelec.com/Detail.bok?no=739
 * Synthesizers.com: http://www.synthesizers.com/cabinets.html#parts

For pointer knobs, Dotcom uses 1.125" Moog-style pointer knobs.

Available at:
 * Small Bear: http://www.smallbearelec.com/Detail.bok?no=1109
 * Synthesizers.com: http://www.synthesizers.com/cabinets.html#parts

Pots
Synthesizers.com uses Alpha single-gang 24mm pots.

Available at:
 * Small Bear Electronics: http://www.smallbearelec.com/Detail.bok?no=9
 * Synthesizers.com: http://www.synthesizers.com/cabinets.html#parts (100K, 1M)

Switches
Available at:
 * Synthesizers.com: http://www.synthesizers.com/cabinets.html#parts (DPDT, SPDT)

Pushbuttons
Available at:
 * Synthesizers.com: http://www.synthesizers.com/cabinets.html#parts

Jacks
Available at:
 * Synthesizers.com: http://www.synthesizers.com/cabinets.html#parts

LEDs
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Note: Panel components sold by Synthesizers.com come with 6" wires and MTA connected.

PCB Mounting Brackets
MOTM PCBs are generally mounted perpendicular to the panel with L-shaped brackets affixed to pots or jacks.

Available at:
 * Bridechamber: http://bridechamber.com/Brackets.html
 * Synthesis Technology: http://www.synthtech.com (Stooge brackets)

Details on Stooge brackets: http://www.wiseguysynth.com/larry/brackets/modular_brackets.htm

MU
Synthesizers.com and some 3rd party manufacturers mount the PCB parallel to the panel with standoffs. Other 3rd party manufacturers mount PCBs perpendicular MOTM-style. #4-40 mounting hardware is ideal, and works with CGS boards too.

PCBs can be mounted parallel using 1" (Mouser: 534-8405) and 1.25" (Mouser: 534-8407) threaded standoff posts.

Black oxide screws, like the ones used by Synthesizers.com, are used to affix the standoffs to the front panel. Specifically, #4-40 x 3/8" Black oxide phillips pan head screws.

Screws available here: http://www.aaronsmachinescrews.com/cfusion/DisplayProduct.cfm?ITEM=1701SN1368

For perpendicular mounting, brackets as mentioned in the MOTM section can be used, or threaded right-angle brackets (Mouser: 534-621) can be mounted to the panel, using the same screws mentioned above.

Module Power
4-pin MTA-156 connectors

Pinout:
 * 1 = +15V
 * 2 = GND
 * 3 = GND
 * 4 = -15V

Module Power
6-pin keyed MTA-100 connectors

Pinout:
 * 1 = +15v (White)
 * 2 = KEY - pin missing and plugged
 * 3 = +5v (Red)
 * 4 = gnd (Black)
 * 5 = -15v (Green)

Female 24AWG cable mount: AMP #6404416 (Mouser: 571-3-640441-6)

Male PCB mount: AMP #6404566 (Mouser: 571-6404566)

More details: http://www.synthesizers.com/technical.html#internaldc

Panel Connectors
2-pin MTA-100 connectors are used for jacks, push-buttons, and LEDs.

Jack Pinout:
 * 1 = Signal (tip)
 * 2 = Ground (ring)

Female cable mount: AMP #6404412 (Mouser: 571-3-640441-2)

Male PCB mount: AMP #6404562 (Mouser: 571-6404562)

3-pin MTA-100 connectors are used for switches and pots.

Potentiometer Pinout:
 * 1 = CCW Side
 * 2 = Wiper
 * 3 = CW Side

Female cable mount: AMP #6404413 (Mouser: 571-3-640441-3)

Male PCB mount: AMP #6404563 (Mouser: 571-6404563)

MTA-100 connectors with more pins can be found with similar part numbers.

Additional Details
MTA-100 connectors use 24 awg wire.

MTA-100 "T"-handle tool: AMP #59803-1 (DigiKey: A9982-ND)

Online resources
DIY builder sites:
 * http://pugix.com/synth/ (MOTM)
 * http://guitarfool.com/modules/index.html (MU)

Muffwiggler threads
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