MOTM parts: Difference between revisions

===MU Panels===

====MU Panel Specs====

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

====MU 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)

====MU 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

====MU Custom Panels====

Custom panels can be manufactured by:

* Big Blue Wave: http://www.bigbluewave.co.uk

* Front Panel Express [US]: http://www.frontpanelexpress.com

* Schaeffer [EU]: http://www.schaeffer-ag.de

(Note: for FPE/Schaeffer, you need to supply a blank MU panel.)

===MU Panel Parts===

====MU 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

====MU Potentiometers====

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

Available at:

* Mouser:

** 100K Linear - 31VA501-F

** 100K Log - 31VJ501-F

* Small Bear Electronics: http://www.smallbearelec.com/Detail.bok?no=9

* Synthesizers.com: http://www.synthesizers.com/cabinets.html#parts (100K, 1M)

====MU Switches====

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Available at:

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

====MU Pushbuttons====

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Available at:

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

====MU Jacks====

Dotcom modules use enclosed Switchcraft-style jacks.

Available at:

* Small Bear Electronics: http://www.smallbearelec.com/Detail.bok?no=90

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

Of course, other open-frame 1/4 jacks can be used (and are used by 3rd party manufacturers), and are especially handy for normalizing jack connections.

====MU LEDs====

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

===MU PCB Mounting===

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. <ref>http://guitarfool.com/modules/hardware.html</ref>

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. <ref>http://guitarfool.com/modules/hardware.html</ref>

===MU Connectors===

Dotcom uses MTA-100 connectors.

MTA-100 connectors use 24 awg wire.

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

====MU Module Power====

Dotcom modules and power supplies are connected using 6-pin keyed MTA-100 connectors. <ref>http://www.synthesizers.com/technical.html#internaldc</ref>

Pinout:

* 1 = +15v (White)

* 2 = KEY - pin missing and plugged

* 3 = +5v (Red)

* 4 = gnd (Black)

* 5 = -15v (Green)

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

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

====MU 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.<ref>http://www.synthesizers.com/technical.html#internalpot</ref>

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.

* http://guitarfool.com/modules/index.html (MU)

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