MU parts
Panels/Faceplates
MOTM
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
MU
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:
- 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.)
Panels Parts
MOTM
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 Moog-style knobs.
Moog-style knobs available at:
- Small Bear: http://www.smallbearelec.com/Detail.bok?no=739
- Synthesizers.com: http://www.synthesizers.com/cabinets.html#parts
Moog-style pointer knobs:
- 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:
- 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/Panel Mounting
MOTM
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
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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. [1]
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. [2]
Internal Connectors
MOTM
Module Power
4-pin MTA-156 connectors
Pinout:
- 1 = +15V
- 2 = GND
- 3 = GND
- 4 = -15V
MU
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)
Additional Resources
Online resources
DIY builder sites:
Muffwiggler threads
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Notes
- I'm not wanting to do a list of every possible panel part or knob (everyone has preferences), but to list the common/major/most-wanted parts in these formats. I'd love to eventually list the sizes and have templates/sizes for panel design too.
- Some of this info I've taken from others sites (so far just from manufacturers). I haven't explicitly credited them for that info, but have linked to them in places. If people think this needs explicit credits, rather than just a link in the "additional resources" section needed, I can do that.
References
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