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<font face="Arial">Drilling holes like that are one of the prime
reasons we eventually got a mill/drill machine. An overgrown
drill press with a precision table. Then for plastic panels we
went to tabletop CNC machines, first MaxNC and then cheap Chinese
bed routers. Now we have a CNC bed router and a larger floor
standing mill/drill with digital readouts. Luxury!<br>
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We used to sell stuff like this, but can't sell to you guys in the
west now, so I'm sorry to say we can't help.<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 01-Feb-26 10:33, Joe via Stagecraft
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<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">I am working to make a
custom DMX to Relay box. The circuit board has Relays
installed, and the power connections and DMX connections are
all screw terminals.</div>
<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">The reason I am not simply
using a dimmer pack set to serve as on/off only mode, is
that I have both 120v and 12vDC voltages. The 12vDC will be
to trigger sprinkler valves that are part of two
air-cannons. The 120v will be to power a miniature xenon
strobe. Though, perhaps I can use a standard dimmer pack,
and just plug 12vDC power supplies for the two channels I
need the DC control. I am a little concerned that the
inductive relays on the water valves may not play well with
my 12v wall warts. I suppose some diodes at the solenoid
may solve that.</div>
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<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Note that the DMX,
3-channel Relay module I have, has screw terminals for all
in/outputs.</div>
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<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">When I have made a similar
custom pack in the past. I obtained some XLR Panel
connectors. But, drilling the holes in the box was both
frustrating and not really good enough, even if I got it to
function. I looked for, but didn't find any generic
pre-punched panels to attach the two XLR connectors. Though,
I did find ones with 4 or 8 locations.</div>
<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Also, the box has to
provide for the 120vAC, and 12vDC in/out. In the past, I
just used cut extension cords, with a strain relief. The 12v
was easy, just a circular panel mount outlet.</div>
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<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">I feel I am somehow not
finding the right stuff to do this easily, and professional
looking.</div>
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<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">As I wright this, I think I
am convincing myself to just use a standard DMX dimmer
pack. But, decided to go ahead and post, in case anyone has
anything to suggest.</div>
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<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Are there any 4-channel
dimmer or relay packs that are for lower wattage, and so are
packaged without the weight/size of the higher wattage
units? Perhaps in the form factor of a power strip? I know
heavy-weight often means rugged. But there is also a kind of
ruggedness that comes with things that are small and light
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