--- title: "Takazudo Modular: Aluminum Blank Panel 3U Medium 9-Piece Set" url: "https://takazudomodular.com/en/products/blanks-medium-intro/" language: en description: "An introduction to the Takazudo Modular Aluminum Blank Panel 3U Medium 9-Piece Set. Made of aluminum with one side painted black, you can use whichever side you prefer. Available in 3 sizes: 5HP, 6HP, and 8HP, three of each." alternate_ja: "https://takazudomodular.com/products/blanks-medium-intro/" source: "Takazudo Modular" --- ![Takazudo Modular: Aluminum Blank Panel 3U Medium 9-Piece Set](https://imgs.takazudomodular.com/images/p/blank-3u-m-0-flat1__og/revisions/production/r1-f36d3b46f9f96b3fdd05e9086e34b684793a59fdef554d114d814b85f652a9ec/1200w.webp) # Takazudo Modular: Aluminum Blank Panel 3U Medium 9-Piece Set Author: Takazudo | Published: 2024/09/15 - [# Takazudo Modular](https://takazudomodular.com/en/tags/takazudo/) - [# Blank Panel](https://takazudomodular.com/en/tags/blank-panel/) This is an introduction to the **Aluminum Blank Panel 3U Medium 9-Piece Set** from Takazudo's hobby blank panel series. The panels are 3U height and come in 3 widths: 5HP, 6HP, and 8HP, three of each. Made of aluminum with one side painted black, you can use whichever side suits your rack's design. This product is available for purchase below. [![Takazudo Modular: アルミブランクパネル3U中 9枚セット](https://imgs.takazudomodular.com/images/p/blank-3u-m-0-flat1__og/revisions/production/r1-f36d3b46f9f96b3fdd05e9086e34b684793a59fdef554d114d814b85f652a9ec/2000w.webp) Takazudo Modular: アルミブランクパネル3U中 9枚セット 1,980 yen (tax & shipping included)](https://jp.mercari.com/shops/product/GfWXXceMd8CvNHEcQHLDLa) - [Buy this item via Buyee (International shipping)](https://buyee.jp/mercari/item/GfWXXceMd8CvNHEcQHLDLa) ## Product Photos ![Product photo](https://imgs.takazudomodular.com/images/p/blank-3u-m-0-flat1__og/revisions/production/r1-f36d3b46f9f96b3fdd05e9086e34b684793a59fdef554d114d814b85f652a9ec/2000w.webp) ![Product photo](https://imgs.takazudomodular.com/images/p/blank-3u-m-1-flat2/revisions/production/r1-29279a0cafa214039bffa8f1b957bf438fdeb876a97cf837adc5acdd43595122/2000w.webp) ![Product photo](https://imgs.takazudomodular.com/images/p/blank-3u-m-2-stack/revisions/production/r1-f1d08a1033ce40f282721db46b4e56fe64e0cca8ac9c96846c2488671e158423/2000w.webp) ![Product photo](https://imgs.takazudomodular.com/images/p/blank-3u-m-3-in-case/revisions/production/r1-9a174b4f802a210cb650b66e1241bc22d17f957119a6a2b29be96166ba234cfb/2000w.webp) ## Overview These blank panels were designed by Takazudo using CAD data and manufactured at a factory. The material is **aluminum**, with one side painted **black**. Since they are ordered from an affordable factory, some panels with scratches or uneven aluminum texture may occasionally be mixed in, but these are screened out for this product. ## Sizes and Quantities The sizes and quantities are as follows. | HP | Qty | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Thickness (mm) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 5HP | 3 | 25.0 | 128.5 | 1.6 | | 6HP | 3 | 30.0 | 128.5 | 1.6 | | 8HP | 3 | 40.3 | 128.5 | 1.6 | ## 3D preview Rotate the model to see the black painted face, the bare aluminum face and the shape of the mounting holes. Switch between all 9 panels in the set and a single panel of each size. Turn it around to see the unpainted aluminum side. The viewer's labels are in Japanese. ![3D model of the Aluminum Blank Panel 3U Medium 9-piece set](https://takazudomodular.com/zudo-viewers/panels/posters/medium.webp) ### Aluminum Blank Panel 3U Medium See all 9 panels in the set, and each 5HP, 6HP and 8HP panel, in 3D. Drag to rotate, scroll to zoom ## Parts and dimensions Switch between the whole set and a single panel to check dimensions. Use the icons on the right to zoom, compare or go full screen. Dimensions are design values, and the on-screen size is not true scale. The viewer's labels are in Japanese. ## Design Details It's just a blank panel, so there's nothing particularly remarkable to highlight, but one design consideration worth noting is that the screw holes on this panel are **sized with a slight margin on both sides to accommodate two screw positions**. When determining screw hole positions for panels, most people reference the [dimensions published by Doepfer](https://doepfer.de/a100_man/a100m_e.htm), which established the Eurorack standard. However, if you match those dimensions exactly, modules can end up fitting too tightly. These panels have their screw holes positioned with that consideration in mind, placed to allow some clearance. ![Design note 1](https://imgs.takazudomodular.com/images/p/panel-hole1/revisions/production/r1-fe647bf8cd58e6c483e4c9eb8d266fbe9d070b524d44f78732ea07fc8a1daf26/2000w.webp) ![Design note 2](https://imgs.takazudomodular.com/images/p/panel-hole2/revisions/production/r1-fd185d106a3866eabfc31c211f7d8c9996222c4cc21e3eb01c723f1013bc2da0/2000w.webp) As for colors, the factory offers several painting options, but after ordering panels in various colors, I chose black because it shows the least unevenness and blends most easily with other module panels. The back is left as raw aluminum, so you can choose which side to use. These are by no means premium-quality products, but since blank panels can be surprisingly expensive when you actually try to buy them, I thought it would be good to offer an affordable option. ## Specifications - Material: Aluminum - Widths: 5HP, 6HP, 8HP Recommended for anyone with empty rack space who wants to keep the dust out. [![Takazudo Modular: アルミブランクパネル3U中 9枚セット](https://imgs.takazudomodular.com/images/p/blank-3u-m-0-flat1__og/revisions/production/r1-f36d3b46f9f96b3fdd05e9086e34b684793a59fdef554d114d814b85f652a9ec/2000w.webp) Takazudo Modular: アルミブランクパネル3U中 9枚セット 1,980 yen (tax & shipping included)](https://jp.mercari.com/shops/product/GfWXXceMd8CvNHEcQHLDLa) - [Buy this item via Buyee (International shipping)](https://buyee.jp/mercari/item/GfWXXceMd8CvNHEcQHLDLa) We'll keep making various products! ## Product information (catalog snapshot) This is the catalog information published on the site when it was built. It is not a guarantee of live Mercari Shops inventory; check the purchase page for current availability. ### Aluminum Blank Panel 3U Medium, 9-Piece Set - Brand: Takazudo Modular - Price: ¥1,980 (JPY) - Status: Listed for sale (on Mercari Shops) - Width: 5-8HP - Purchase page: - Purchase page: > Note: this page contains embedded or interactive elements (iframe) that are not represented in this Markdown. See the original page for them.