Will there be a matching case for the BLM? That would be veeeeeeery nice 
hello,
the seq pcb is larger than mb808 pcb , so the 808 can fits to this case if i change the end panels .
i’m right ?
I’m interested to what this ‘power board’ entails, since the core32 already has a power section.
I’m also interested in looking at your back panel fpd, since I finally have my Hammond sloping case that needs to get milled.
The “powerboard” is just a simple PCB with the same power socket and rocker switch as I use on sammichSID. It is designed to work well with a Core32 PCB. Since the switch is DPDT, one pole is used to control power going into Core32:J1, and the other pole can open/close Core32:J17 so that if power is being supplied to J1, J17 is open (don’t use USB power), and if power is not being supplied to J1, J17 is closed (use USB power). Thus if either USB or DC power is connected, the switch will work as an on/off switch. If both USB and DC power are connected, the switch controls which is used.
You don’t really need this PCB, it’s just for convenience. I originally designed it for phunk’s BLM16x16 but it is also useful for MB-SEQ, so I will get a small batch made and sell them bulk order style along with the switch and socket.
[PowerBoard.pdf](< base_url >/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=7721)
Damn,
was bypassing the threads too long… Okay: I want at least Desktop Case as well.
(actually, may i get TWO ? i have a klee sequencer which i’d like to put in a case as well.
Those are the 19" Version, but do they fit ? Maybe i can add wooden endcheeks then (similar to the FR Mobius)
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was bypassing the threads too long… Okay: I want at least Desktop Case as well.
(actually, may i get TWO ? i have a klee sequencer which i’d like to put in a case as well.
Those are the 19" Version, but do they fit ? Maybe i can add wooden endcheeks then (similar to the FR Mobius)
It should work if you change it to a 17" panel (resp. if you reduce the sides which are used to mount the panel into a 19" rack)
TK,
Can you glance at the linked FPE panel and confirm these are the changes that need to be made for correct slots?
Currently I cannot confirm your changes as I’m waiting for input from Heidenreich.
Background: I made some errors with my backpanel. The “rectangle in rectangle” wasn’t specified correctly, so that only 1 mm of the border has been milled away instead of 2 mm. As a result it wasn’t possible to plug the panel into the slots.
Fortunately I was able to fix this with a file…
Thereafter I noticed a misadjustment of the panel by ca. 1 mm, which doesn’t look so nice. My tools are not good enough to measure dimensions with such an accuracy.
And maybe it’s better to have a frame of 1.5 mm at top/bottom (but not left/right side) instead of 1 mm…
Therefore I have to redesign the layout based on the exact specs from Heidenreich, and probably should order a second prototype before publishing the .fpd file to ensure that you won’t do the same errors.
I also want to say: I’m the wrong person to ask for confirmation - somebody with more experience should do this! 
The good news: mounting of internals is almost finished, pictures soon!
Best Regards, Thorsten.
Here are the exact measures:
http://www.ucapps.de/midibox_seq/mbseq_case_measures.pdf
Best Regards, Thorsten.
TK,
can you tell me how to “cut” the 19" to 17" ? Sending the Panel to Schaeffer ? Or are they other alternatives ? (just wondering)
TK,
can you tell me how to “cut” the 19" to 17" ? Sending the Panel to Schaeffer ? Or are they other alternatives ? (just wondering)
Use a saw… :blink:
Ok,
That drawing helps a bunch. So add 1.8mm tall, 1.5mm thick lip to the top and bottom of the front panel. One question however, the drawing shows 1.3mm lip on the sides of the rear, front, and bottom panels in addition to the 1.8mm lip on top. I dont see these in any of the pictures and I dont really know why they are there, can you confirm/clarify?
Also, the front panel as Wilba designed it is 431.8mm wide, the print shows the width as 434.50 (which is 431.9 wide when you subtract the two lips, within tolerance), is there a slot on the end panels for those features to fit into?
Is that print available in DXF? Id like to go over it in autoCAD if possible..
That drawing helps a bunch. So add 1.8mm tall, 1.5mm thick lip to the top and bottom of the front panel. One question however, the drawing shows 1.3mm lip on the sides of the rear, front, and bottom panels in addition to the 1.8mm lip on top. I dont see these in any of the pictures and I dont really know why they are there, can you confirm/clarify?
The sidepanels have slots as well.
Also, the front panel as Wilba designed it is 431.8mm wide, the print shows the width as 434.50 (which is 431.9 wide when you subtract the two lips, within tolerance), is there a slot on the end panels for those features to fit into?
yes
Is that print available in DXF? Id like to go over it in autoCAD if possible..
I got it as a .pdf file, and I don’t know if the original format was a DXF file - is a DXF really required?
(I don’t want to bother Heidenreich too often with such special requests…)
Best Regards, Thorsten.
Ok, that explains it.
Adding the 1.8mm lips to the top and bottom of the Wilbapanel should be it then..
There are some new pictures:
Note that they are commented.
Best Regards, Thorsten.
So to get it right: in order to use the 19" panel for the Case:
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cut it down to 17"
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make lips on top and bottom of panel.
Or can i omit it ? It does look very closed to me …
TK: When the Backpanel is ready, can you make it avail for download / order ?
So to get it right: in order to use the 19" panel for the Case:
cut it down to 17"
make lips on top and bottom of panel.
Or can i omit it ? It does look very closed to me …
TK: When the Backpanel is ready, can you make it avail for download / order ?
No, you cant add the lip to an already made panel, it is already the right height. It will fit just like TK’s and can be attached with fasteners like shown in the pics. The panel with the lips needs to be made that way from the start.
@ TK. Thanks for the pic of the slots. Do you think it is worth it to add the lip to the side of the front panel also?
What connects to to the inner side of the CV expansion port?
@ TK. Thanks for the pic of the slots. Do you think it is worth it to add the lip to the side of the front panel also?
Yes, if you have the possibility it would be better.
What connects to to the inner side of the CV expansion port?
J5A/B/C (Gates/Clk) and J19 (AOUT interface)
I’m using the same pin layout as on my MB6582, so that I can connect the same breakout-box
Best Regards, Thorsten.
I just noticed that there may not be enough clearance between the SD slot and the expansion port to accomodate a D25 plug and an SD card at the same time, or at least allow one to swap cards while the plug is inserted.
Another thing… Analogue sequencers (ie Dotcom Q960 or Moog Q960) are capable of being used as complex waveform generators if you run the sequencer fast enough. Midi is too slow for stunts like this. Is MIOS capable of driving CV outputs that fast?