Magic Smoke Electronics
Alternative Mankato Panel Designs

These are other alternate panel designs I considered.  These following design files are available on request.  On the left is a 3U design with all three audio inputs and attenuators.  On the right is the same design in a 2U panel using  smaller controls similar to the Encore UEG and my ComputerVoltageSource.

                                  

 

Another alternative to fit in a 2U panel is to compress the jack spacing and use standard sized controls.  These designs vary in the jack placement and spacing.

   

Alternative 1

Alternative 2

Alternative 3

The jack rows and columns are compressed.

The jack rows and columns are compressed.

The jack columns are compressed.

Output jacks are horizontal.

Output jacks are vertical.

The jack rows on the right are compressed. The jack rows on the left are standard MOTM spacing.

Here is a comparison of my Alternative 3 design along side other MOTM panels. The jacks are 'tight' but I like the knob and left jack alignment.

 

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