First step of the Next Generation Formant Project is the housing and the PSU. I want my Elektor Formant based clone to be portable. Therefore I ordered a custom made 19’’ flightcase, build to my specifications. The enclosure holds four rows of modules in Eurorack format. As PSU two of my basic PSU with LM350 are used.
The first picture shows the enclosure, the rails and the PSU used. The lid is not shown.
Next Generation Formant Housing
The first step was mounting the stand offs for the PSU and power distribution. The hole for the mains connecter and switch was cut out and the mains connector mounted.
Next Generation Formant Housing: Enclosure
Next was to install the power supply unit, the power distribution and the mains transformer. The wiring was done and tested.
Next Generation Formant Housing: PSU mounted
The frame to hold the modules is build from 19’’ rails. The sides are plain aluminum stripes.
Next Generation Formant Housing: Frame
The frame is mounted in the enclosure, the first module attached. The enclosure is ready for more.
Next Generation Formant Housing: Ready for modules