CNC mono chassis $71.50ea + shipping Utah

Airborn · « **Reply #160 on:** 10 Jul 2012, 11:40 pm »

Quote from: Thanksgramps on 10 Jul 2012, 08:03 pm

Oh no, been dragging my heels and still don't have binding posts. I better get on it. These sure did get here quickly. Hope to find the same when I get home. How is the quality?

Yeah, I just ordered my binding posts, IEC/switch and XLRs. Hypex modules are supposed to arrive this weekend, so should have all the parts by next week. The build quality on the casework is good, tight fit with no gaps at the seams and all the screws fit snug except for one that seemed to thread a little crooked, but that was probably me. I'll fix that when I take apart the cases to put in the amps and PS.

Trung, thanks for the excellent CAD work for this GB.

Thanksgramps · « **Reply #161 on:** 14 Jul 2012, 03:41 pm »

Anyone else get their cases yet? Still waiting in Boston. Not sure what good that tracking number does for me since it was China Post.

EDIT: The mailman dropped them off this afternoon. Time to start building.

mjock3 · « **Reply #162 on:** 14 Jul 2012, 04:00 pm »

Once it shows up in the States it will show up under USPS. At least that's how it went for me.

santacore · « **Reply #163 on:** 15 Jul 2012, 05:21 am »

I just got mine in California. The box was beat, but the chassis parts were very well wrapped, and at first inspection, seem to be perfect. I hope to have some time this coming week to put them together.

Atlplasma · « **Reply #164 on:** 15 Jul 2012, 04:57 pm »

I was starting to assemble the chassis and discovered this.

srb · « **Reply #165 on:** 15 Jul 2012, 05:30 pm »

Quote from: Occam on 16 Jun 2012, 08:19 pm

The Neutrik D chassis XLRs share the same cutout dimensions as the Cardas chassis mount XLRs. at the hypotenuse's endpoints of a 24mm x 19mm right triangle. The Neutrik 'P' chassis mounts have different mounting dimensions.

Is that a Neutrik XLR? The Neutrik seems to be a bit less rectangular than yours with tighter screw hole spacing.

Steve

jtwrace · « **Reply #166 on:** 15 Jul 2012, 05:32 pm »

Quote from: srb on 15 Jul 2012, 05:30 pm

Is that a Neutrik XLR? The Neutrik seems to be a bit less rectangular than yours with tighter screw hole spacing.

Steve

His looks like a Radio Shack XLR...

Atlplasma · « **Reply #167 on:** 15 Jul 2012, 05:36 pm »

I purchased them from Apex Junior. They are supposed to be the NC3FD-L-B-1. I think the basic hole pattern is the same on all the Neutrik XLR connectors.

Also noticed that Hypex sends flat head machine screw, but the holes in the bottom plate are not counter sunk.

Atlplasma · « **Reply #168 on:** 15 Jul 2012, 05:37 pm »

Quote from: jtwrace on 15 Jul 2012, 05:32 pm

His looks like a Radio Shack XLR...

You can't see the stamp on the connector, but it is marked as Neutrik.

jtwrace · « **Reply #169 on:** 15 Jul 2012, 05:48 pm »

Quote from: Atlplasma on 15 Jul 2012, 05:37 pm

You can't see the stamp on the connector, but it is marked as Neutrik.

This is what I used. http://www.neutrik.com/en/xlr/dl-series/nc3fd-l-b-1

I'd check those dimensions vs. what you have

Atlplasma · « **Reply #170 on:** 15 Jul 2012, 06:04 pm »

The one I have is taller overall (35 mm vs 31 mm). Do you happen to know the thread size for the xlr openning? I'm missing a screw.

jtwrace · « **Reply #171 on:** 15 Jul 2012, 06:05 pm »

Quote from: Atlplasma on 15 Jul 2012, 06:04 pm

Do you happen to know the thread size for the xlr openning? I'm missing a screw.

For mounting? 3mm

Thanksgramps · « **Reply #172 on:** 15 Jul 2012, 06:19 pm »

I've got the same cock-eyed twist on my XLR input as well. Using Cardas CM F XLR (CARDAS-74525) - but I'm going to mount it internally so it will be less noticeable.

And yes, JT is right. The XLR and IEC use 3mm x.5 and the chassis uses 4mm x .7

Atlplasma · « **Reply #173 on:** 15 Jul 2012, 07:09 pm »

Quote from: Thanksgramps on 15 Jul 2012, 06:19 pm

I've got the same cock-eyed twist on my XLR input as well. Using Cardas CM F XLR (CARDAS-74525) - but I'm going to mount it internally so it will be less noticeable.

And yes, JT is right. The XLR and IEC use 3mm x.5 and the chassis uses 4mm x .7

Thanks. I'll probably order new xlr connectors and extra screws from Parts Express. Just want to do things right.

Occam · « **Reply #174 on:** 15 Jul 2012, 08:10 pm »

M3 bolts and nuts for the unthreaded Neutrik chassis mount connectors are often difficult to source locally in the States. But it is quite easy to source 4-40 nuts and bolts. When I received my chassis connectors they arrived with no nuts or bolts. So I went to my local ACE franchise hardware store and bought 4-40 stainless steel bolts and brass nuts. They fit perfectly. FWIW

edit: added descriptors in italics for clarity, prior to Jwtrace's quote

jtwrace · « **Reply #175 on:** 15 Jul 2012, 08:19 pm »

Quote from: Occam on 15 Jul 2012, 08:10 pm

M3 bolts and nuts for the unthreaded Neutrik chassis mount connectors are often difficult to source locally in the States. But it is quite easy to source 4-40 nuts and bolts. When I received my chassis connectors they arrived with none. So I went to my local ACE franchise hardware store and bought stainless steel bolts and brass nuts. They fit perfectly. FWIW

Plenty of them here: http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/118/3128/=if5cw0

mgalusha · « **Reply #176 on:** 15 Jul 2012, 09:58 pm »

That is a "P" style connector, it appears the holes are drilled for the more common "D" style Neutrik. If one mounts a D style in a cut out for a P style, the connector is skewed in a similar fashion.

Atlplasma · « **Reply #177 on:** 15 Jul 2012, 11:36 pm »

I think mgalusha is correct. I need a D connector like theone jtwrace put in his link. Thanks everyone for helping me with this puzzle.

Thanksgramps · « **Reply #178 on:** 16 Jul 2012, 06:08 pm »

I stopped by my local Lowe's to look for longer M3 screws and nuts for easy grounding, and they had very little to choose from. I found this place online with a large selection. Now it's back to the waiting game.

http://www.rcplanet.com/

1x Axial Hex Socket Flat Head M3x12mm Black (10) AXIA146 $2.50
1x Thunder Tiger M3 Nut TTRPD1196 $1.79
2x HPI Flat Head Screw M4x12mm (10) HPI94530 $2.75
2x Integy Shim Washer M4 (1mm to 4mm) Assorted Thickness INTC23235 $6.95

(Note, M3 screws and nuts for grounding IEC and XLR's and longer M4 screws and washers in case I want to insert a space between the top and bottom of the case for additional air flow).

mr_bill · « **Reply #179 on:** 21 Jul 2012, 12:18 am »

My XLRs are cock eyed too.

I may just leave them for now.