How to build your own DIY Eurorack Modular Synthesizer case - Synthrotek rails & brackets

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This video shows you step by step how to make your our DIY Eurorack modular synthesizer case.
Make anything into a Eurorack case! These rails are cut to length for use in whatever DIY housing you like: a suitcase, coffee table or Grandma's meatloaf pan.*
Sold in pairs. Use the quantity to select your length in HP (1HP = 0.2 inches). For example, "Quantity: 40" would be 40HP. "Quantity: 300" would be 300HP. Maximum rail length is 300HP.

[@mootbooxle]

Steve, I wanna see this finished case! Something like that, that's the ticket man. I wanna look in that direction. 7U and that's just on the bottom...yeah that's excellent! Great video.

[@taoxproductions]

I have used this trick to remove adhesives in the past: Smear the glued areas with mayonaise and let it sit about 15 minutes to a half hour. The acidity of the mayo dissolves a lot of adhesives and makes it easier to scrape the gunk off. I have cases just like yours I have to do this with, so I haven't tested it on this particular adhesive, but it works like a miracle removing old bumperstickers and things like that.

[@nickpelkey]

This is great! Just got an old fiberglass ecs case that was made for HP (also $5!!) Top and bottom are equal depth.

[@frozennorth2150]

I like how tight everything is; the yellow is great.

[@jeanse27]

Nice tutorial. I bought a 7u 84 hp waterproof case 2 years ago exept that the bus board where double sided taped and they began to come off... I have super glued them to the bottom of my case and voila!

[@synthrotek]

totally, that is why we moved to the e6000, much better now.

[@linusyay5748]

Thanks for this nice tutorial 😄

[@impurfekt]

Sweet!

[@MuslimShortanov]

Very nice tutorial. I go out to get a case immediately and order rails and brackets from you :) hi from exUSSR!!

[@synthrotek]

Greetings! Thank you!

[@somedude....]

It's a JVC camcorder case

[@richardortiz5769]

very slick looking for a case

[@richardseymour6091]

This is rad cause it goes through all the nasty little bits that make this stuff hard to dive into. Thanks.

[@synthrotek]

Thanks for checking it out Richard!

[@urbannpa]

Your video was right on time, just got my old telecom case out of storage (same as the one your working on) and I'm going to order and install the rails. Can you show the finished modular setup?. I'll show you mines if you show me yours.

[@SiMills]

Sweet

[@akhellwig]

Great video and ideas! Quick question about doing more than one 3U rail kit. Do they need to be grounded to each other? I see some builders put a wooden strip on the sides to screw each one to vs rack rails. Thanks

[@synthrotek]

Hi Andrew, the modules should be already be grounded together so it should not be necessary.

[@D4GR0N]

Thanks for the great video DIY case run through! I was just wondering from your years of experience with DIY eurorack, what dimension depth wise do you personally look for from the top of the rail (panel level) to the bottom of the case and roughly in between top and bottom sections to be able to close the case with leaving the patches connected? To simplify my question further, what are the dimensions of that really sweet yellow case you thrifted for a fiver? Thanks Steve!

[@synthrotek]

Wow, just saw this comment, sorry for the extremely late response. the bodies of the 3.5mm cables vary in size from manufacturer. I would suggest 2" to be safe as to not damage jacks (by adding side pressure). Could be less if you have small bodied cables. Best of luck!

[@iangaplichnik7967]

Hey! Thanks for this video! What would you recommend as a minimal distance, from the bottom of the case, up to the top of the rail? Like, considering all of the modules are skiff friendly. Thanks!

[@synthrotek]

Sorry for the wait here. I figure a couple inches is all!

[@BadChizzle]

Cool

[@HumbleInitiative]

Did you make other videos using this yellow case?

[@sysexstudio]

Great video. It would be cool to see the rest of the process all the way to the final finished case. Not sure if you filmed it however or if you've already finished it.

[@synthrotek]

Not done filming yet, but we will!

[@sysexstudio]

synthrotek that's awesome! Thanks!

[@FuZZbaLLbee]

Cool video, having your modules on the go in a sturdy case is very nice. But you might want to finish your house first :-p

[@synthrotek]

No way, a grungy garage is the mark of busy synthesist

[@erfling1]

What are the right inner dimensions for 6u 84 hp with brackets?

[@telegraph_hill]

any issues with the hinges and the modules when closing?

[@housemachine509]

So that at power distribution board what power panel or what is needed after that? I’m doing a 104hp project build and I’m looking for a power supply kit.

[@housemachine509]

Ahh found the power panel I needed on website thx!!

[@GangiFilms]

Cool man. Do you sell completed cases with everything installed.

[@synthrotek]

Yessir! We have lots of options

[@GangiFilms]

synthrotek Can you please link me to the page where I can buy a complete case with power, eurorack ready. How much?

[@tilliinfinity]

Where can i get a suitcase like the yellow one in germany?

[@synthrotek]

I dunno! It's from an old JVC camcorder tho

[@johnwood2387]

can anyone tell me what case he's using to build it, and where i can get one

[@jearl961]

Would also like to know! Much appreciated!

[@johnwood2387]

hey, if anyone knows if it's possible to build a eurorack setup with the basic modules for a budget of maximum 200 USD, that would be amazing

[@synthrotek]

Seems a bit low, you would have to build most everything from PCB/Panels

[@johnlee4364]

I searched yellow plastic brief case with power supply, I couldn’t find can you please post link to lovely plastic that cost you $5 ? Thanks

[@synthrotek]

I found it at a university thrift, gotta hunt for it!

[@ernieme101]

using the E6000 is the distribution board easily removable and reusable in another case . i have a feeling Eurorack cases somehow get too small over time and an upgrade may be required :)

[@synthrotek]

Its sticks pretty good, but it is flexible and can be ripped apart, it would have to be done carefully

[@dooleymurphy]

Turps'd probably make short shrift of that glue

[@channelite]

When will these rails be back in stock?

[@synthrotek]

hopefully in a couple days. Long lead times right now with manufacturing

[@dr.feelicks2051]

Your drill sounds broken

[@whiterottenrabbit]

Inches **facepalm**

[@averagepainter]

those countersinks look terrible.

[@sonnyobrien]

racist