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[[File:dotcomlip.jpg|thumb|right|250px|middle|The Synthesizers.com format module has a side lip.]]This section only discusses wooden cabinets, not racks. To fit MOTM-format modules, (including Modcan B-series), into a wooden Synthesizers.com type of cabinet, there are three main things to consider
==Dimensions==
The width of 5U modules varies. Some manufacturers use the width of the original Moog modules (1U = 2.125"), and as such, these fall into a sub-format called [[MU]] (for Moog Unit). MU module manufacturers include [[Synthesizers.com]], [[Club Of The Knobs]], [[Krisp1]], [[Mos-lab]], [[Moon Modular ]], [[STG Sound Lab]], and [[ModuSonics]]. Other 5U manufacturers, like [[Synthesis Technology]] [[MOTM]], [[Oakley Sound Systems]] and [[Modcan B-series]], use a slightly narrower width, (a 2U wide panel is 3.485 inches wide). This is an important factor in mounting the modules. Since the module widths are different, the mounting holes are also in different positions. Thus, MU and 5U modules
▲The width of 5U modules varies. Some manufacturers use the width of the original Moog modules (1U = 2.125"), and as such, these fall into a sub-format called [[MU]] (for Moog Unit). MU module manufacturers include [[Synthesizers.com]], [[Club Of The Knobs]], [[Krisp1]], [[Mos-lab]], [[Moon Modular ]], [[STG Sound Lab]], and [[ModuSonics]]. Other 5U manufacturers, like [[Synthesis Technology]] [[MOTM]], [[Oakley Sound Systems]] and [[Modcan B-series]], use a slightly narrower width, (a 2U wide panel is 3.485 inches wide). This is an important factor in mounting the modules. Since the module widths are different, the mounting holes are also in different positions. Thus, MU and 5U modules can't be mounted in the same row in racks that use metal pre-tapped holes.
▲[[File:dotcomlip.jpg|thumb|right|250px|middle|The Synthesizers.com format module has a side lip.]]This section only discusses wooden cabinets, not racks. To fit MOTM-format modules, (including Modcan B-series), into a wooden Synthesizers.com cabinet, there are three main things to consider. First, how to physically mount the MOTM-format modules. Second, what number of each module format can be fitted. Third, the power considerations (see below).
===Height Issues===
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If using one manufacturer's format then the easiest thing to do is to stick with their power supply and distribution system.
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[[File:motm4pinconn.jpg|thumb|right|250px|middle]]MOTM Synthesis Technology use a 4 pin connector on most modules – those that only need +/- 15v. These are the same power connectors that Frac and Wiard 300 series module use. Some of the newer modules, that also require 5v, use the same type of connector but with 6 pins (not the same one as Synthesizers.com use). Power is distributed from the power supply via power distribution boards.[[File:motm960.jpg|thumb|right|250px|middle]][[File:motm990.jpg|thumb|right|250px|middle]] There are two main versions – one with only 4 pin connections (i.e. +/- 15v only) and one with a mix of 4 and 6 pin connectors (providing +/-15v and 5v).
[[File:motm3pinconn.jpg|thumb|right|250px|middle]]Modcan and Cyndustries have the same type of connector as MOTM to distribute power to modules except they only use a 3 pin version which provides +/-15v only.[[File:modcandistro.jpg|thumb|right|250px|middle|The Modcan distribution board.]]Power is distributed from the power supply via a distribution board. The Modcan one is completely compatible with Cyndustries modules.
===Synthesizers.com with MOTM format===
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===Modcan with Cyndustries===
[[File:cyncombodistro.gif|thumb|right|250px|middle]]Adding Modcan and/or Cyndustries is a relatively straightforward task and in many ways similar to connecting Synthesizers.com and MOTM together. The only difference is that Modcan/Cyndustries use 3 pin, rather than MOTM’s 4 pin connectors. With Modcan probably the easiest option is to ask for the power cables to be terminated with MOTM style 4 pin connectors. Then use exactly the same type of distribution system used with a MOTM or MOTM/Synthesizers.com mix system. Modcan are +/-15v only, 5v can be disregarded. This would also work for Cyndustries modules. The other option would be to use a Cyndustries power distribution board, which provides connectors for 4 pin MOTM and 3 pin Modcan/Cyndustries. This could be wired to a suitable power supply using binding posts as with the MOTM distribution boards.
===STG Soundlabs Distro Board ===
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