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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 25, 2020 14:36:37 GMT
Marvelous!
Can't wait myself lol
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2020 14:57:04 GMT
It is being planned for a christmas lock down build.
I will neex something to do wbilst stuck at home.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2020 8:39:37 GMT
The case is arriving today.
It is time to order the standoffs, so I can start positioning all the bits.
I assume a small piece of aluminium will be ok for a Mezzanine? 2mm thick should be fine?
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Post by firebottle on Nov 26, 2020 8:47:06 GMT
That's fine Kevin.
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Post by bigbird on Nov 26, 2020 9:48:49 GMT
The case is arriving today. It is time to order the standoffs, so I can start positioning all the bits. I assume a small piece of aluminium will be ok for a Mezzanine? 2mm thick should be fine? Hey mate can I ask what the reason for adding the mezzanine is? I’ve been discussing with Tom and he says that with a single supreme 800va traffo , all of the boards will fit into the chassis fine no issues . I would only need a shelf if using two traffos. Is this what you are planning ?  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2020 10:07:08 GMT
Because I am fitting two 400VA transformers.
And don't forget the new amp boards don't match the CAD files. The mounting hole spacing is different.
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Post by bigbird on Nov 26, 2020 10:32:18 GMT
Because I am fitting two 400VA transformers. And don't forget the new amp boards don't match the CAD files. The mounting hole spacing is different. Ok great that explains it then. Wasn’t sure if I’d missed a trick . And yes Tom is doing me a new cad file for my requirements so all is good there. Cheers |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2020 18:50:14 GMT
Well, I got my "Ikea" case today. It arrived flat packed...
Unfortunately, they drilled the heat sinks identically, meaning that one side of the case will be arse about face.
Dropped them an e-mail to see what they have to say/propose....
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 26, 2020 18:53:45 GMT
Well, I got my "Ikea" case today. It arrived flat packed... Unfortunately, they drilled the heat sinks identically, meaning that one side of the case will be arse about face. Dropped them an e-mail to see what they have to say/propose.... That's right.....your cables should all be the same length then....if I have followed your problem correctly. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2020 19:01:40 GMT
Well, I got my "Ikea" case today. It arrived flat packed... Unfortunately, they drilled the heat sinks identically, meaning that one side of the case will be arse about face. Dropped them an e-mail to see what they have to say/propose.... That's right.....your cables should all be the same length then....if I have followed your problem correctly. That is what I was aiming for, but not what I have... |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 26, 2020 19:08:06 GMT
That's right.....your cables should all be the same length then....if I have followed your problem correctly. That is what I was aiming for, but not what I have... Oh? One board being upside down? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2020 19:12:38 GMT
They drilled the heatsinks exactly the same on the left and right sides.
I placed the Guardian 686 near the rear panel in the drawings.
When I fit the heatsinks to the case, the LH is correct, and the RH has the Guardian 686 near the front.
SO, input and output cables will be different lengths, unless I use a crazy route...
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Post by macca on Nov 26, 2020 19:17:40 GMT
That's a pain. They will just have to do it again for you, it's their fault.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2020 20:23:58 GMT
They have already replied asking for pictures.
I am confident they will put it right.
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 26, 2020 20:58:34 GMT
They drilled the heatsinks exactly the same on the left and right sides. I placed the Guardian 686 near the rear panel in the drawings. When I fit the heatsinks to the case, the LH is correct, and the RH has the Guardian 686 near the front. SO, input and output cables will be different lengths, unless I use a crazy route... Oh I see! Oooops....that's gonna be costly for them. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2020 12:50:26 GMT
Feeling lest confident now, as although the plan drawing shows that the Mod 686 are installed near the front and the drawing clearly shows the front panel location, I got the following response: I have responded politely, pointing out the mistakes in his response... Looks like I need to think about drilling the correct holes myself. I am really pleased I paid for it to be done properly.  |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 27, 2020 13:37:32 GMT
Feeling lest confident now, as although the plan drawing shows that the Mod 686 are installed near the front and the drawing clearly shows the front panel location, I got the following response: I have responded politely, pointing out the mistakes in his response... Looks like I need to think about drilling the correct holes myself. I am really pleased I paid for it to be done properly. Gianluca is a very reasonable guy and I've dealt with him a fair bit, so don't be put off by that response. Translation between languages can also an issue. Wait and see. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2020 13:40:43 GMT
I shall wait and see. I was polite. Being polite always helps. Worst case, my amp will have a few more holes in it.  There is no real argument when this plan view was included in the drawings provided. |
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Post by sq225917 on Nov 27, 2020 19:02:23 GMT
Theyll be blind tapped so not an issue, invisible from 5he outside
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2020 19:28:43 GMT
Theyll be blind tapped so not an issue, invisible from 5he outside The only issue is after having paid to have the case done, I need to do it myself... |
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Post by sq225917 on Nov 27, 2020 21:26:12 GMT
One hole easy, two holes awkward, more forget it, find a machine shop.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2020 10:07:58 GMT
Robots in dusguise?  |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 28, 2020 10:12:53 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2020 12:57:53 GMT
I am hoping they are Autobots, after my deceptocon case episode.  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2020 14:00:51 GMT
I have ordered most of the remaining parts I need for this now, including the drills I need to put the new holes in the case. I already have the taps.
I will be able to reuse some of the existing holes, but I have a few to drill and tap. It's a shame.
Modushop have not yet responded to my polite e-mail pointing out the error of their ways... So, I have given them a polite prod.
I just need to order my mezzanine, and fasteners for the traffos.
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 28, 2020 14:32:04 GMT
I have ordered most of the remaining parts I need for this now, including the drills I need to put the new holes in the case. I already have the taps. I will be able to reuse some of the existing holes, but I have a few to drill and tap. It's a shame. Modushop have not yet responded to my polite e-mail pointing out the error of their ways... So, I have given them a polite prod. I just need to order my mezzanine, and fasteners for the traffos. It's frustrating....100% |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2020 15:53:18 GMT
Mezzanine and fasteners ordered.
Just need the harnesses. May as well get Tom to add these to my order, then I don't need to worry about crimping the JST connectors.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2020 16:24:58 GMT
The mezzanine is going to be a 150mm x 250mm shelf, 3mm thick aluminium alloy.
This will give me plenty of space to fit the power 686 on, and it will cover the two Traffos nicely, as they are 135mm diameter.
The case is probably going to look a bit empty.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2020 17:35:27 GMT
Playing with the layout seems to be the done thing, so as I have to reposition one of the Guardian 686s, I may as well fit them to the base plate?  |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 28, 2020 17:41:21 GMT
Playing with the layout seems to be the done thing, so as I have to reposition one of the Guardian 686s, I may as well fit them to the base plate? Don't see why not? |
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