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    I just saw VanGogo's post - basically exactly like that circular bracket with a threaded insert and then an double sided adhesive patch applied the mating surface.

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    Quote Originally Posted by midifidler View Post
    The Midi Fighter Twister might look like its constructed in exactly the same way as the Spectra but underneath it actually has a large circular recess.

    I plan on making a self adhesive stand mount which can be purchased and then applied to this recess to allow easy mounting to equipment stands.
    That sounds great! Thanks for the info.

    That will work for 1 MF Twister/stand, but for my original idea of having 2 MFs mounted together, does the Twister have the 4 assembly screws at the 4 corners?

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    good idea for the classic MF's mate, but no good for spectras or 3d's as they both have side buttons.
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    Agreeing with Jester here.

    Been thinking about something similar for my spectra/classic combo, but the side buttons keep biting me in the a$$...


    There is one option though, rotating the MFs with side buttons in an angle of 90 degrees, so the side buttons would be facing to the top and the bottom.
    (This would also imply rotating your mapping in the software, or the preset on your MIDIfighter, whatever tickles your preference.)

    I even think I have some old sketches burning away in my olde Moleskine. Might dig that up if people are interested.
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    I was thinking one on top of another like this.
    MFplate1.jpg
    The first drawing was oriented sideways just to show the plate design.

    However, with an inch plus in space in between the 2 MFs (for the USB plug when stacking one above another as in the pic) it should leave enough room to access the side buttons. Which is what the boxes to the right are supposed to represent. lol Although it would make it difficult for larger fingers.

    You could just make that space larger as the design still wasn't mixer length and just have optional mounting holes for different orientations. This will be a design change. Thanks for the input!

    My first thought was to join a Twister and a Spectra/Classic (or 2 spectras/Classics), maybe bring them up to mixer height with optional larger feet. Then Anti added in the stand mounting (great idea!). Now a sideways option.

    I do wish I could render my idea better though to get my idea across better. I'll attempt some better drawings with the changes.

    I appreciate any and all input though, as many minds are better than one (usually ) Keep it coming.
    Last edited by VanGogo; 11-05-2013 at 07:37 PM.

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    Well i have a spectra & 3d so this idea looks pretty sweet
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    Hmmm if any one was going to DIY this what you could do is create actuators for the side buttons which allow you to press them from the top surface of the stand .... if only my new 3D printer was here already ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by midifidler View Post
    Hmmm if any one was going to DIY this what you could do is create actuators for the side buttons which allow you to press them from the top surface of the stand .... if only my new 3D printer was here already ...
    That would be fantastic for a side by side mounting!

    Oh and to ask my question again...... Does the Twister have 4 assembly screws (one in each corner) like the other MF's?

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    Quote Originally Posted by midifidler View Post
    Hmmm if any one was going to DIY this what you could do is create actuators for the side buttons which allow you to press them from the top surface of the stand .... if only my new 3D printer was here already ...
    Boom! almost as good an idea as the official djtt mf carry case *whistle*
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    Ok, I tried drawing up the mounting plate a little better.

    This one shows the plate in both orientations with different mounting holes for either orientation, or just cut it off at the dotted line if you only want the "portrait" (stacked) orientation not the "landscape" (side by side) orientation.
    Plate.jpg
    3 inches in between the MFs in the side by side configuration should be plenty of room for almost anyone's fingers to hit the side buttons.

    This shows my original thought about joining 2 MF's to go beside you mixer/controller, and another crude rendering of the final product.
    plate2.jpg

    I didn't show any stand mounts, as those would be easy to add. Just drill and tap the holes for what ever mount you want. You could also bypass the rubber feet if you are only using it on a stand. You could also get larger rubber feet to raise the MF's to exactly mixer height, or use longer feet in the back and shorter ones up front to give them an angle.

    I priced aluminum plate on the web at $25.00-$30.00 USD for a 1 foot by 2 foot 3/16 inch thick 3003 aluminum. They will custom cut plate, so maybe get 2 plates for about $35-40.
    The rubber feet range from $.40-$1.50/each.
    The round flange mount for $5.00 or the tilting mount for $20.00

    So depending on how you want to configure it cost would run from $20-$25.00 up to $50.00.

    I need to shop around or see if I can get aluminum plate local cheaper.
    If you want to get it annodized, the more expensive 6061 aluminum would be better, but for a DIYer painting it black, the 3003 will be fine. You could leave it bare metal and polish it for a shiny finish, or bead blast it for a textured finish.

    Now all I need is a 3D, to figure out how to mount it so it could be easily removed/replaced,
    and Midifidler to confirm the Twister has the same assembly screws in the corners as the other MFs.
    Last edited by VanGogo; 11-06-2013 at 03:18 AM.

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