Dimensions
Rails
The rails I got are not specifically made for Eurorack but I tested it with some blank panels and it works. I used M3 square nuts and 6mm long screws. 6mm screws are a bit short so I should get 8mm long ones.
Length
https://synthracks.com/blog/eurorack-rails-diy-guide The standard rail lengths are as follows:
- 60HP - 304.8mm
- 84HP - 426.72mm
- 104HP - 528.32mm
- 110HP - 558.8mm
- 126HP - 640.08mm
- 168HP - 853.44mm
I will go for a single row 84HP case. So that would be a length of 426.72mm. I would cut a bit more so it would give me some room for error. I will go for a length of 427mm. I have to cut my rails. I have a total of 90cm to cut. I could only cut it into two so I went for 84HP.
Depth
- From the top of the rails it should measure about 10cm or more depending on your power supply
Module height
I fit two blank modules on my rails and then measured the height between rails. I got 13.4 cm.
Design Inspiration
I chose this design because I like how you can change the orientation.
My design
I used google Sketchup to draft what I had in mind then I used Librecad to draw the side panel guides so I could transfer the template easily.
Initial drafts:
Final Design:
I would recommend using half inch or 10 - 15 mm thick plywood I used scrap wood. Make sure to screw in your rails first with some blank panels or modules in order to keep error low. My workflow:
- I’ll cut the rails into two
- Try them out with blanks
- Measure the height
- The height I measured was 13.4cm
- Think of the wood panel design, either beveled view or not
- Design the side panels
- Then cut wood panels
- Build!