Can i have confirmation on one thing -
The red holes, in this image (click to make it bigger!) -
Should i *not* cut these for the panels?
And to be 100% clear - the photo above is the REAR of the panel, not the side you see.
(ie a mirror image of the top side)
Im sorry if this is obvious, but i just need to be 100% certain before the next stage of cutting! : )
I took those holes off, they were only there for the 2 piece prototype panels where you needed to wire them together and you dont need them with the current CS PCB.
Are you seriously going to do the LCD window cutouts on the back? I can understand the blind holes for the mounting (I dont really agree though, counter sunk holes with the right hardware are just as good at a fraction of the price IMHO) but the LCD window cutouts are a pretty dated concept, You can get 20 windows cut laser cut for the price of one machined one and those dont require a cutout on the back of the panel. I’ve been using the “snap in” plexi windows for everything project I’ve done in the last 5 years and those are perfectly fine (see SamichSID/FM)
I took those holes off, they were only there for the 2 piece prototype panels where you needed to wire them together and you dont need them with the current CS PCB.
As Altitude says.
If you like cutting recesses, the pic should give you some hints for useful recesses. Also a 25mm wide hole for the data wheel makes sense, as this makes you able to choose between the Albs DK45 & the original DK38.
In answer to you both - the attachment was simply to look at the hole positions, not how anything was to be cut at all. Its a very old photo of a panel cut years ago. All i was wanting to draw attention to were the two redundant holes.
You have given me the information i was looking for though - thank you! : )
Please add me to the list for qty. 1 Heidenreich case.
I don’t need a front panel. Thanks Julian! 
I don’t need a front panel. Thanks Julian!
: )
(chris helped me with some woocommerce stuff, so i sent him a set of panels for the case previously)
And now for some photos -
And for kristal, just to show that the panel really does not come off the case, a shot of it hanging off my claw -
I only have one panel set finished right now (the one in the photos above) and i have it listed in my shop - http://thebeast.co.uk/?post_type=product (again, thank you xtrmnt)
The back panel is not that clear in the photos above, but it matches the screen grab i posted previously. Ie it has the OSC port, the power switch has been changed to a common SCI part, and an additional DIN port added.
Im out all day tomorrow, but i will add three more units on Wednesday. The shop will update as / when any units sell.
hello guys … are you talking about a 300e box ??? :getlost:
hello guys … are you talking about a 300e box ??? :getlost:
This is the case -
http://www.ucapps.de/midibox_seq/mbseq_case_measures.pdf
Do not 100% trust the datasheet (ever?) when looking at measurements though.
What are the “real” measurements?
What are the “real” measurements?
I discussed it in detail here -
http://discourse.midibox.org/t/topic/16936
134.8mm dimension in the visible y-axis
(It is the y that is the hard one on these enclosures)
The x can be copied from the rear part without concern, but, from memory it was about 0.5mm larger than datahseet. (i can confirm this later)
And for kristal, just to show that the panel really does not come off the case, a shot of it hanging off my claw -
Now I understand what you mean. Well, the reason why I proposed rails is that your design is probably a 1,5mm one and now looks recessed. If you use a 3mm design and add rails, it would look flush mounted. But I guess it’s a matter of taste and budget.
Also be careful with altering the original design, the screw holes should have the original alignment. There’s probably only space left for a LED lead when you finally assemble case and panel.
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I think budget more than anything.
300+ euro for a case is ridiculous. You might get 5 people willing to pay that for a “premium” case. You’re getting taxed BIG TIME for the low volume, that case should be 30 euro, not 90. It’s not ill will, it’s simple economics. There is a cost to set up to run those and that cost is passed to you so getting 10 cases cut will cost not that much less than getting 50 cases cut except the per piece cost will be spread over 10 cases, not 50.
For that kind of money, there are dozens of one off prototype case places that will punch, fold, and silk screen aluminum however you want. I pay 130 euro TOTAL for one off prefabbed hammond cases machined and engraved front and back. I’ve actually had Hammond quote cases similar to this (and that means punched THEN powder coated) and it was half that in quantities over 50 pcs..
re: panels -
for my own personal build, for which i could cut the panels however i wanted, where machine time, or metal cost would be largely irrelevant, i will use the design above, as i think it is a stronger, neater panel than the original design. to re-iterate, i can cut my own panel however i choose, and i will cut it to this design (unless the hardware changes by the time i get around to it!)
And now for some photos -
Wow, those panels look wonderful! I’ll get in touch with you later.
In case anyone needs the original Albs DK38-144 wheel I have 15 of them “in stock”. I think they are just the right size for the unit. Take a look at http://www.midibox.org/dokuwiki/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=wilba_mb_seq:prototype_0.jpg
Link for the datasheet: http://www.albs.de/ecom/images/866003.pdf
EDIT: All the wheels are now gone, sorry.
Update:
Good news everyone, I phoned with Heidenreich today:
Also thanks go to casius & xtrmnt, who relieved me from paying Paypal fees. I’ll donate the fees to Twin-X (hosting costs), when the financial details are processed.
Edit: Invoice is paid.
Please ignore this. 
Oh snap! Is this still available? I’ve been looking to get one of these cases and panels for a long long time!
EDIT: I’m gonna put my name on the Batch #2 list just in case.
Oh snap! Is this still available? I’ve been looking to get one of these cases and panels for a long long time!
Yes, it’s still available.
EDIT: I’m gonna put my name on the Batch #2 list just in case.
Thanks, I fixed the amount for you. For a panel set please PM julianf.
