This is an introduction to the Aluminum Blank Panel 3U Large 4-Piece Set from Takazudo's hobby blank panel series. The panels are 3U height and come in 4 widths: 10HP, 12HP, 14HP, and 16HP, one 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.
- Product Photos
- Overview
- Sizes and Quantities
- 3D preview
- Parts and dimensions
- Design Details
- Specifications
Product Photos
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10HP | 1 | 50.5 | 128.5 | 1.6 |
| 12HP | 1 | 60.6 | 128.5 | 1.6 |
| 14HP | 1 | 70.8 | 128.5 | 1.6 |
| 16HP | 1 | 80.9 | 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 4 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.
Aluminum Blank Panel 3U Large
See all 4 panels in the set, and each 10HP–16HP 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, 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.
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: 10HP, 12HP, 14HP, 16HP, one of each
Recommended for anyone with empty rack space who wants to keep the dust out.
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