The first rack is now finished (o.k., I could make the side parts even prettier), tested and works fine. The designs of some plugins are more difficult than expected because they are not built in a standard grid. With some plugins the knobs etc. have to be moved a bit. This is no problem, but takes time.
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This looks really nice!
I’m in the middle of building my own MIDI-controller for Rack 1.0, and my first idea was also to use a rack and add individual modules, although I would keep them generic and not model specific modules (make one with 5 knobs, a small one with 3, another with 4…). I decided against it for now and took a ready made case and stuffed 64 knobs into it - but I figured out a nice layout where I can visually discern individual modules with various configurations easily. I’ll post a picture when it’s ready.
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That’s an interesting idea. I’m very curious about that.
Hello, Leonardo,
I think that on some modules (tangents, lateralus i.e.) the switches at the bottom are missing. This is also the case in the current version. I don’t think that’s what it’s supposed to be?
The free versions don’t have the switches that are there in the paid versions.
The first modules are ready and work fine. There was still a lot to try with the mechanical construction and the type of potentiometers used. At the end I found a version with which very cheap potentiometers can be used (you can see it at the Vult module) and which are built fast. Now I can start with the “mass production” of the modules to build up my “pool”… and the main thing… to make music with VCV-Rack.
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The modules look super nice.
Regarding the switches, what @PaulPiko says is correct. The switches are not available in the free versions.
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Ouaaa ! Stabile is my favourite filter ! It’s really nice to see it as "kind of " hardware 
Thank you for the information. I never noticed the thing with the switches because I use the Premium and Compacts modules.
Thanks, this is a great compliment from the master of modules
I’d like to ask you what hardware you are using and how it works for you so far.
What platform are you using? is it stable and reliable?
I have just finished the soldering of my MIDI-controller, I just connected 64 knobs to 8 multiplexers to an Arduino Nano V3 clone… but not all knobs work as expected, I get some strange behaviour here and there, and I don’t really know if I can fix it enough to make all knobs work… maybe I should have invested in some solid MIDI platform…
Hi, I’m using the Doepfer USB64 USB/Midi module. This is very stable and reliable. I have been using the same module in another controller for years. This is completely uncomplicated, super documented and works (if everything is connected correctly) at the first go without any programming or the like. You only have to map the potentiometers and/or buttons in VCV or another DAW. Let me know if I can help you any further.
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Thanks!
At first sight this looks just like an Arduino with 8 multiplexers… And it’s quite expensive for that…
I don’t know what the differences are or why I have such problems with my controllers… but I think I will give up on it, at least for now, and just buy 2 more Akai Midimixes for about the same price to be ready for 1.0 and start making music again… 
Meanwhile… I used the time until V1 to build a bunch of modules.
and now… i already need a second rack…
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These look absolutely amazing!
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Thank You very much. Proud to hear that.
Look pretty good alright, I wonder would printing the panels on glossy paper look better?
That could be, but the paper I use is smooth and matt, but above all it is smudge-proof.
Photographic paper?