Question about Euro rack enclosures.

[Anthon]

I'm building a DIY modular synth in standard Euro rack format (like Doepfer or API modules). I'm almost finished soldering PCBs, so it's about time to think about where to put them.

I came across this particular enclosure.

The thing I don't understand, is how to actually mount the front panels on the enclosure. Normally it's done with screws, but it seems like this enclosure doesn't have holes - only some kind of rails. Actually, I noticed the same in Doepfer housing.

So how do you actually attach the modules to this thing?

Also, I would like to attach the PSU circuit board on the back of this thing.
Should I purchase additional items? (look below, when you press the link).

I would also consider other possible enclosures (19" Euro rack). Any help would be appreciated!

 

[DUG]

Enclosure setup like this?:

What is a Eurocard? | Peak Servo Corporation

Your pcb has mounting holes like this?:

http://www.elma.com/~/media/general...s/pdfs/us-corporate-dimensions-of-pcbs-d.ashx

Or this:

http://docs-europe.electrocomponents.com/webdocs/002e/0900766b8002ed3c.pdf

A picture of your card would help.

 

[Anthon]

Thank you for your reply.

What I want to use, are just these aluminium panels.


Modules will look something like this.

The PCB will be attached to the front panels by couple of L brackets. Modules would be powered by PSU, placed somewhere in the enclosure, connected with cables.

 

[Juergen Knoop]

So how do you actually attach the modules to this thing?

don't know that specific brand...maybe with a threaded strip or the frame has special furrows that work like threads.

 

[DUG]

This one has the mounting holes:

http://docs-europe.electrocomponents...6b8002ed3c.pdf

page 3

 

[Anthon]

This one has the mounting holes:

http://docs-europe.electrocomponents...6b8002ed3c.pdf

page 3

Could you provide an other link, please? This one doesn't work 🙁

 

[pinkmouse]

Looks like, (in the OP) the unit has rails along the top and bottom that enclose square nuts that can slide along to wherever required. They may come as part of the enclosure, or you may have to buy them separately.

 

[marce]

Dimension drawings etc in this...
http://www.verotec.co.uk/web_book/03/03- Km6-1_16.pdf

Depending on the make, usually the bar that holds the card guides has ready tapped holes that the front panel screws to, though as Pinkmouse has said captive nuts are also used.

 

[DUG]

Could you provide an other link, please? This one doesn't work 🙁

See post #8...marce's got it

 

[Anthon]

I figured it out (with your help of course! 😀)

You are supposed to buy drilled rails that slide into the other rails. See attachment.

 

[Tape Echo]

You'll need a power supply and a distribution board and connectors between it and each module.

PSU example:

https://www.synthrotek.com/kit-asse...tructions/eurorack-power-supply-instructions/

Distro board:

4ms: Eurorack Power Distro

 

[Juergen Knoop]

I figured it out (with your help of course! 😀)

You are supposed to buy drilled rails that slide into the other rails. See attachment.

since it is sold as enclosure I would expect them to be supplied with the kit. Guess it is time now for you to mail the support at Reichelt...

 

[AuroraB]

Don't know where in the world you are, but a search for Schroff or Elma at the larger vendors should give you all you need......
Downloading a catalogue to scan through all the samll parts you heed might help....