Carrying Assembly for Roland MIDI Devices

Introduction

The Roland MIDI half-width devices stack nicely onto each others, but unfortunately slide around too easily, making it precarious to operate or move around. Therefore, I've created this assembly to solve this issue.

This design has been tested on SB-55 and SC-88VL. Please report if more devices are supported.

The design was inspired by the "twin tower" Sharp X68000 computers. My design is an attempt to honour it in my own way.

The handle stays inside until it's pulled out, then stays in position when fully extended to the limit.

Side panels for covering up exposed metal chassis are provided for both SoundCanvas and SoundBrush devices.

You may choose to install the two units in the same orientation, or different orientations like the style of the Sharp X68000, by flipping the RIGHT unit.

It's fine to still use the device in the horizontal position. Designs of replacement feet are provided.

An optional extra parts holder lets you store any extra padded feet and their screws removed from the units inside the assembly for safe storage.

A very fine gap is kept between the plastic and the right unit to prevent potential of scratching the paint.

Parts

• Handle parts

  • Handle Holder

  • Handle

  • Stopper (x2)

  • (Optional) Extra parts holder

• Joint panels (x2)

• (Optional) Bottom Panel Cover with SoundBrush/SoundCanvas logo

• Replacement feet (Thin/Thick)

  • M3x6/8mm self-tapping screws depending on your choice of feet thickness (original screws are supported and recommended)

  • Felt pads, max diameter 23mm, thickness 2mm

Printing

Print all parts in default orientation. No support is needed.

Assembly

The two units of this assembly are called the LEFT unit and the RIGHT unit for easy identification.

This design has been tested on SB-55 and SC-88VL. Both work as either the LEFT or the RIGHT unit.

Other possible compatible devices:

• SC-55 (Mk II) seems to be compatible on either side.

• Sound Canvas ST devices also seem to be compatible on either side.

• The thicker SC-88 (Pro) will fit as the LEFT unit, but the handle mechanism might not fit (though it looks possible.) As the right unit, you will have to mount it in the inverted position.

Please report if more devices are confirmed supported.

If your units came with felt-padded feet, remove them.

Handle Installation

Drop the handle into the handle holder. Then push the stopper pieces into their places.

Note the raised part of the handle should face outwards in this step.

Install Parts Holder (Optional)

You might end up with extra padded feet and its flat head screws with this installation. You can keep them safely inside the parts holder. Simply drop the feet into the opening, and tighten the screws into the given holes. If they attempt to come loose, put a piece of tape over to help.

Drop the holder into the big handle holder piece, with the lip on the top and facing inwards. The piece should sit nicely and flush to the surrounding.

Handle Installation (Continued)

Lay the LEFT unit onto the handle assembly. Pay attention to the front and top indicator, then flip the whole thing over.

Tighten down with M3x6mm self-tapping screws. It's recommended to use the original screws for the feet.

Joint Panel Installation

Left Unit

Remove the FOUR side screws from the LEFT unit.

Install one joint panel on the top of the LEFT unit with two of the screws.

(Optional) Install Bottom Panel Cover And/Or Feet Onto The Right Unit

You may choose to print and install the bottom panel cover onto the RIGHT unit. This will help with the visuals if you decide to install the two units in the SAME orientation.

Use M3x6mm self-tapping screws to fix the panel onto the RIGHT unit. You MAY use the original screws for the feet, but the flat head makes it uncomfortable to the touch.

If you wish to reinstall the original feet, or have printed the thick replacement feet, you will need M3x8mm screws instead, since the panel adds 2mm to the thickness.

If you wish to keep the original horizontal sitting height of the unit, you may print the thin version of the replacement feet and use the original M3x6mm flat heat screws.

The diameter of the felt pad to use with the replacement feet is 23mm maximum. You may wish to punch a hole of ~6mm to allow later access to the screws.

Right Unit

Remove the FOUR side screws from the RIGHT unit.

Fix the right unit to the top joint panel with two screws.

Flip the assembly and install the bottom joint panel with the remaining 4 screws.

Finish! Now you can carry this lovely thing around with ease!