pritch Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Evenin' all, I'm trying to get some dimmers into a 19" rack, and am looking to finish it off with DMX in/outputs on a 19" plate at the top of the rack. I only want two ways, one in, one out, but can't seem to find anything. So, what do I do? Is there something available, or would I be better off attacking a 1U blanking plate with a dremel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 ...or get a 1U panel with 6 holes, and add 4 blanking plates http://cpc.farnell.com/productimages/farnell/standard/42392123.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew C Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 would I be better off attacking a 1U blanking plate with a dremel?A hole saw, or better yet a Q-Max punch would be MUCH easier than a Dremel any day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDP Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Usually XLRs come prefabbed in 8 or 16 way 1U panels. So, if you don't like Bruce's idea, you could look at talking to Andolite and ask them to make a custom panel, but it will be a LOT more expensive than an off the shelf one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 If you don't have a punch, take a blank panel to a local sheet metal fabricators (check the yellow pages - there'll be one on a small industrial estate near you, usually specialising in things like vent and extraction for commecial kitchens...) They'll drill/machine/punch the hole for beer money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedd Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 You're only talking 24mm here. I've succeeded in the past with a power drill and a step drill (cone cutter). Mine goes up to exactly 24mm. Just work your way up through the drill sizes, take it steady and clamp the panel well. If you don't go for "D type" fittings and just go for a standard XLR, you should get away with a smaller hole as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDP Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 You're only talking 24mm here. I've succeeded in the past with a power drill and a step drill (cone cutter). Mine goes up to exactly 24mm. Just work your way up through the drill sizes, take it steady and clamp the panel well. If you don't go for "D type" fittings and just go for a standard XLR, you should get away with a smaller hole as well. Can you put some links to what Cone Cutters are, not sure I can associate the name with the item :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew C Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Conecutter available from RS and others:- http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/searchB...t&R=0773354 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan slv-tech Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 proel do a 4 XLR hole 1U panel or drill it yourself- Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueflash Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I have several 4 hole XLR 1u plates if your interested, there going spare let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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