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== Dimensions ==
[[File:dotcomlip.jpg|thumb|right|250px|middle|The Synthesizers.com format module has side flanges and flanges at the top and bottom.]]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 Modular Construction|Krisp1]], [[Mos-lab]], [[Moon Modular ]], [[STG Sound Lab]], and [[ModuSonics]]. Other 5U manufacturers, like [[Synthesis Technology]], [[Oakley Sound Systems]] and [[Modcan B-series]], use the slightly narrower width of 1.75". Thus, MU and 5U modules cannot be mounted in the same row in racks that use metal pre-tapped holes.<ref name="mw6598">
=== Height Issues ===
[[File:motmnolip.jpg|thumb|right|250px|middle|The MOTM module panel is just flat, without flanges.]]Synthesizers.com and MOTM-format modules are ''technically'' the same height.<ref name="mw6598" /> The real difference is the fact that Synthesizers.com-format modules are formed on the sides for adding strength.<ref>Synthesizers.com:[http://www.synthesizers.com/technical.html#panels Technical,
[[File:motmmindthegap.jpg|thumb|right|250px|middle|The red shade highlights the gap left in order to centre the module.]]The mounting holes of MOTM-format modules are also placed at a slightly different vertical height to those on Synthesizer Dot Com modules. This means that if placing a MOTM-format module on the floor of a Synthesizer Dot Com cabinet its mounting holes will not reach the top rail completely. To counter this, make sure that any MOTM-format modules are centered in the rails before drilling
=== Width issues ===
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* [https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16488&start=all&postdays=0&postorder=asc I made some DotCom to MOTM power cables tonight], thread on Muffwiggler forum
* Synthesizers.com:[http://www.synthesizers.com/technical.html Technical]
* [http://www.modcan.com/bmodules/B%20Series%20manual.pdf
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