Anyone use a old Hayes 14.4 Aluminum chassis to build a GG?

JCoffey · 20th August 2003, 06:28 PM

I have two of them, so I can build a couple Monoblocks. Only issues at this point are power supplies, since I dont think theres a Torroid that will fit in it. (have to see) Probably have to build an external PS................

analog_sa · 20th August 2003, 06:41 PM

Amusingly my prototype (2years old) fit in a HP aluminum modem

2400bps

davesaudio · 26th August 2003, 02:07 AM

I'm about half done. I think I solved the dimension problem, I'll post more when I dig out my capture card/cam.

purplepeople · 26th August 2003, 02:15 AM

Sounds cool. Now I have to dig up a pair of old modems - maybe at a garage sale. I was originally thinking of using an old 5-1/4" plastic floppy case.

Do you think there is a source for used surplus cases?

:)ensen.

JCoffey · 26th August 2003, 02:21 AM

If you know anyone in the IT field, ask around enough and you'll find some for free. They're everywhere, and most of the time sitting in boxes or on shelves collecting dust. Thats where I found mine.

r0cket- · 26th August 2003, 03:44 AM

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Originally posted by purplepeople
Sounds cool. Now I have to dig up a pair of old modems - maybe at a garage sale. I was originally thinking of using an old 5-1/4" plastic floppy case.

Do you think there is a source for used surplus cases?

ensen.

Do you have Goodwill in Canada? Or a similar thrift store chain? The ones down here in the states always have all kinds of old computer equipment. The non-chain stores don't seem to get as much in the way of electronics, but Goodwill just gets tons and tons of that stuff, so definitely check there if you're able.

In addition to old modems, you might keep your eye out for old external disk drives. External SCSI boxes in particular are usually very well-built and would probably make a good amp chassis.

planet10 · 26th August 2003, 03:48 AM

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Originally posted by purplepeople
I was originally thinking of using an old 5-1/4" plastic floppy case.

I've used 800 k Apple External Floppy cases for PLLXOs and a speaker switch... i've got some of the larger 400k cases kicking around... hmmmm

dave

JCoffey · 26th August 2003, 12:10 PM

Ya, I have stuff like that laying around as well, but I just dont like the nasty ivory color, and the fact they're plastic. Just reminds me of work. Very blah to me.

20th August 2003, 06:28 PM	#1
JCoffey diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA	Anyone use a old Hayes 14.4 Aluminum chassis to build a GG? I have two of them, so I can build a couple Monoblocks. Only issues at this point are power supplies, since I dont think theres a Torroid that will fit in it. (have to see) Probably have to build an external PS................

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davesaudio diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: GTA	yes I'm about half done. I think I solved the dimension problem, I'll post more when I dig out my capture card/cam. __________________ intentionally blank

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purplepeople diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: London, Ontario, Canada	Sounds cool. Now I have to dig up a pair of old modems - maybe at a garage sale. I was originally thinking of using an old 5-1/4" plastic floppy case. Do you think there is a source for used surplus cases? :)ensen. __________________ Those who claim to be making history are often the same ones repeating it.

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20th August 2003, 06:41 PM	#2
analog_sa diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sofia	Amusingly my prototype (2years old) fit in a HP aluminum modem 2400bps

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JCoffey diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA	If you know anyone in the IT field, ask around enough and you'll find some for free. They're everywhere, and most of the time sitting in boxes or on shelves collecting dust. Thats where I found mine.

26th August 2003, 12:10 PM	#8
JCoffey diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA	Ya, I have stuff like that laying around as well, but I just dont like the nasty ivory color, and the fact they're plastic. Just reminds me of work. Very blah to me.

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