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    Default Anyone modded their DDJ SX flightcase?

    Has anyone here modded their DDJ-SX flightcase so it has powercon and XLR on the case etc?

    I am looking to do mine . I have the older swan case and just want a plug and play setup (not inc laptop etc).

    I have this:

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Swan-Fligh.../222048199466?

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    Not that particular style of case, but it should be easy enough.

    Some of the things in this thread may be of some help http://www.forum.mobilediscodirector...ht=Panel+patch


    One thing though make sure there is enough room between the rear of the SX & the case before you do anything.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Corabar Steve View Post
    Not that particular style of case, but it should be easy enough.

    Some of the things in this thread may be of some help http://www.forum.mobilediscodirector...ht=Panel+patch


    One thing though make sure there is enough room between the rear of the SX & the case before you do anything.
    Cheers Steve.

    First thing i did was look at the room at the back of the flight case.
    There is room to fit a 4 slim 4 bar and xlr's etc etc.

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    The only problem I can see then is making sure your connections are tucked away from being pulled out / off & ensuring nothing can touch the terminals of the Powercon. A rubber boot or some heat-shrink should solve the latter, but as there are no rack rails on the case, putting in a blanking plate or door might prove difficult, unless you want to attach a couple of small sections of rack strip at the rear of the case (that said, I don't know how wide the case is, so that might not be feasible)

    How are your soldering skills? You might find the feed through sockets I used easier for your XLR connections. Also another thing to consider is dust caps over the sockets, if they're going to be on the outside of the case, they will be exposed to the elements.
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    All good advice from Steve, who has trodden this path before.

    Just a couple of questions/ideas.
    1) Do you need four sockets? Using a single or double socket might save space.
    2) Did you know that you can also bring the USB socket into the panel?
    3) Same goes for phono sockets. There are ones which go singly into the larger round holes used for XLRs and the like.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Excalibur View Post
    All good advice from Steve, who has trodden this path before.
    & is about to again, with a vintage tin trunk for his Steampunk rig.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Corabar Steve View Post
    The only problem I can see then is making sure your connections are tucked away from being pulled out / off & ensuring nothing can touch the terminals of the Powercon. A rubber boot or some heat-shrink should solve the latter, but as there are no rack rails on the case, putting in a blanking plate or door might prove difficult, unless you want to attach a couple of small sections of rack strip at the rear of the case (that said, I don't know how wide the case is, so that might not be feasible)

    How are your soldering skills? You might find the feed through sockets I used easier for your XLR connections. Also another thing to consider is dust caps over the sockets, if they're going to be on the outside of the case, they will be exposed to the elements.
    My soldering skills do not exist.I tried years ago for simple stuff and simply could not get to grips.
    I saw a video on youtube of a guy doing a similar thing as i want and he indeed had the covers on all the sockets.

    The four bar socket was just for illustration. I only need a two bar socket as one for laptop and a spare.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaEfPURD17M

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    Quote Originally Posted by Excalibur View Post
    All good advice from Steve, who has trodden this path before.

    Just a couple of questions/ideas.
    1) Do you need four sockets? Using a single or double socket might save space.
    2) Did you know that you can also bring the USB socket into the panel?
    3) Same goes for phono sockets. There are ones which go singly into the larger round holes used for XLRs and the like.
    I wont be using the phonos but i guess at least one could future proof.
    USB i won't want done .The laptop is so close i wont feel the need.

    Deffo helped me think on the phonos though

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrrawuk View Post
    I wont be using the phonos but i guess at least one could future proof.
    USB i won't want done .The laptop is so close i wont feel the need.

    Deffo helped me think on the phonos though
    If I were you I'd still do the USB if only because a feedthrough connector will save wear & tear on the SX's port. Also known as a sacrificial connector

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    Quote Originally Posted by Corabar Steve View Post
    & is about to again, with a vintage tin trunk for his Steampunk rig.
    Interesting.

    Quote Originally Posted by juski View Post
    If I were you I'd still do the USB if only because a feedthrough connector will save wear & tear on the SX's port. Also known as a sacrificial connector
    Agreed.
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