The cases I built for my DIY Eurorack synthesizer modules

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:47 Background
02:15 Case 1: The Big Case
03:04 3D-printed rails
03:32 Power Distribution
03:56 Sponsor: PCBWay
04:37 Power Supply
05:00 Case 2: Gig Case
05:50 Case 3: Mini Case
06:31 Power using a laptop adapter
07:01 Future Plans
07:49 Outro

[danielmcanulty]

This is my first time watching your youtube videos, but they are so cool! I'm surprised that the JST is more convenient than the IDC connector, if it's just an issue with crimping I could maybe help out with that, but if it's the form factor than JST is better, and makes sense.

I decided to expand my eurorack case space and ordered a 9u box from Italy recently, a handmade case with Meanwell supplies and threaded strips. I think your 3d printed tappable plastic strips are brilliant. The sliding nuts seem so flexible but they're sooo fiddly and frustrating.

Quick review of the received italian case is that it's great, the meanwell supplies are quiet, and everything is as-expected. It allowed me to resurrect a lot of modules I'd had to put on my shelves, and I'm having fun exploring them again with my other units. But now my desk space is all messed up.

Fun problems though :)

[pinxysphynxy]

great sharing ! i want to build one then. one love from north borneo <3

[redwoodword]

Nice. I've been making angled cases by first making a box similar to what you have here. I then glue a rectangle of 3mm ply onto the side of the box that will be the highest point of the case. The size of the rectangle determines the height and angle. I then cut two more pieces of 3mm ply based off the angle created by the first piece. I glue those onto the sides. 3mm ply can be cut with a Stanley knife. It's hands down the simplest way to make an angled case that I know of. I use 12mm ply for the box and don't use rails at all. Jus little wood screws straight into the ply. I reckon its up there with the easiest DIY case solutions going around.

[JamesPearson]

Great stuff Benjie - I'm planning to build my first "nice looking" rack soon as I'm currently using a very roughly built rack that I quickly built from scrap wood to get me going. I love your 3D printed rails; such a good solution. I don't have a 3D printer just yet though so I'll probably continue with screwing into the wood, which works fine. Thanks for sharing!

[g_marquitos]

Increible video!!! Gracias por compartir :)

[dingalarm]

Thanks for the interesting and useful video! 🙂 How much did it cost to make the 3D printed rails?