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DIY: MOUNTING MPC 2000XL 8-OUTS WITHOUT SUPPORT PLATE
If you choose to mount your 8-Outs for your 2000XL without using a modified support plate from the doner machine, this is the guide for you. If you would like to know how to modify the support plate from the S series doner machine, follow this link:
http://star.edorbz.com/index.php/projects-diy/8-s3000xl-s2000-8-out-install-in-mpc-2000-2000xl?showall=&start=2
With a single screw on the digital, and using nuts to secure the 1/4" jacks down. And this is sufficient enough to hold it up.
Now the important thing with that shelf, is grounding. You'll notice theres a visable ground plane in each corner where the screws would normally go. This grounds to the brass posts, and into the chassis.
IF you mount it this way, the way I have, it will be a VERY good idea to make this simple ground for each side.
This is what you will need. 2 screws, 2 nuts, 2 peices of wire (one longer then the other) and 2 of these little clips (Can get them at auto part shop!)
Longer one on the right side
I had a bunch of old screws, when I find old electronics laying around outside, I take them home and salvage stuff from them. These are the same size as the ones on the bottom panel of your 2000XL if you want to take 2 of those, it's your choice
IMPORTANT! Now the resistors the post side thats next to your screw is on the ground plane, so it won't matter, but whenever doing this sort of thing, make sure your clearing any leads or pads of something else
See how to make the 34-Pin cable shown here! HERE:
