{"id":7892,"date":"2026-05-20T18:09:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T23:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pugix.com\/synth\/?p=7892"},"modified":"2026-05-20T18:09:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T23:09:40","slug":"ala-7u-84hp-adventure-case-lid-conversion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pugix.com\/synth\/ala-7u-84hp-adventure-case-lid-conversion\/","title":{"rendered":"ALA 7U 84hp Adventure Case Lid Conversion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"572\" data-attachment-id=\"7893\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pugix.com\/synth\/ala-7u-84hp-adventure-case-lid-conversion\/ala-lid-conversion-on-stand-with-case-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-on-stand-with-case-1.jpeg?fit=640%2C572&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,572\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 16&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1779275740&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.960000038147&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ala-lid-conversion-on-stand-with-case\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-on-stand-with-case-1.jpeg?fit=640%2C572&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-on-stand-with-case-1.jpeg?resize=640%2C572&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-on-stand-with-case-1.jpeg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-on-stand-with-case-1.jpeg?resize=500%2C447&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-on-stand-with-case-1.jpeg?resize=220%2C197&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-on-stand-with-case-1.jpeg?resize=250%2C223&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-on-stand-with-case-1.jpeg?resize=355%2C317&amp;ssl=1 355w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-on-stand-with-case-1.jpeg?resize=90%2C80&amp;ssl=1 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lid converted to case on stand with base<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I have an <a href=\"https:\/\/pugix.com\/synth\/after-later-audio-84hp-7u-adventure-case\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/pugix.com\/synth\/after-later-audio-84hp-7u-adventure-case\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">After Later Audio 7U 84hp Adventure Case<\/a>.  It comes with a latching cover for portability.  Their 104hp 7U Adventure Case has an <a href=\"https:\/\/afterlateraudio.com\/collections\/case\/products\/104hp-7u-case-expander\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">optional kit<\/a> for converting the cover into another full size case.  But they don&#8217;t offer such a kit for the 84hp version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I thought I would be taking my Adventure case for playing out.  But I have become so accustomed to taking small cases to play out with, the Adventure case just became another of my collection of Eurorack cases.  The lid just sat around unused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the 84hp lid has features that indicate the powered expansion was considered and then abandoned.  For instance, it has a spot where a power supply would go and cutouts for the power entry and switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"440\" data-attachment-id=\"7894\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pugix.com\/synth\/ala-7u-84hp-adventure-case-lid-conversion\/ala-lid-conversion-original-lid\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-original-lid.jpeg?fit=640%2C440&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,440\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 16&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1779201995&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.960000038147&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0083333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ala-lid-conversion-original-lid\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-original-lid.jpeg?fit=640%2C440&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-original-lid.jpeg?resize=640%2C440&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-original-lid.jpeg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-original-lid.jpeg?resize=500%2C344&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-original-lid.jpeg?resize=220%2C151&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-original-lid.jpeg?resize=250%2C172&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-original-lid.jpeg?resize=355%2C244&amp;ssl=1 355w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-original-lid.jpeg?resize=90%2C62&amp;ssl=1 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Original lid with a piece of aluminum painted with After Later Audio text.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also holes for a handle and side holes for affixing 84hp rails.  It seemed a relatively easy project to add some rails, a power module, and a passive power distribution board.  That is what I did, and there was really only one small glitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I ordered two sets of 84hp rails with nut strips.  These come with the end screws needed to attach the rails to a case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"233\" data-attachment-id=\"7895\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pugix.com\/synth\/ala-7u-84hp-adventure-case-lid-conversion\/ala-lid-conversion-rail-set\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-rail-set.jpeg?fit=640%2C233&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,233\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 16&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1779201942&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.960000038147&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ala-lid-conversion-rail-set\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-rail-set.jpeg?fit=640%2C233&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-rail-set.jpeg?resize=640%2C233&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-rail-set.jpeg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-rail-set.jpeg?resize=500%2C182&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-rail-set.jpeg?resize=220%2C80&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-rail-set.jpeg?resize=250%2C91&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-rail-set.jpeg?resize=355%2C129&amp;ssl=1 355w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-rail-set.jpeg?resize=90%2C33&amp;ssl=1 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One set of rails and nut bars<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now the glitch.  The rails were just a few millimeters too long to fit the ALA cover.  I just had to file down one end (all four rails) to make them fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"568\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"7896\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pugix.com\/synth\/ala-7u-84hp-adventure-case-lid-conversion\/ala-lid-conversion-rail-filing\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-rail-filing.jpeg?fit=568%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"568,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 16&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1779201756&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;2.2200000286119&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;64&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0023255813953488&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ala-lid-conversion-rail-filing\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-rail-filing.jpeg?fit=568%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-rail-filing.jpeg?resize=568%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-rail-filing.jpeg?w=568&amp;ssl=1 568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-rail-filing.jpeg?resize=500%2C563&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-rail-filing.jpeg?resize=220%2C248&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-rail-filing.jpeg?resize=250%2C282&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-rail-filing.jpeg?resize=355%2C400&amp;ssl=1 355w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-rail-filing.jpeg?resize=90%2C101&amp;ssl=1 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Filed rail next to an original length<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The ALA steel case sides are welded, so they cannot be removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"505\" data-attachment-id=\"7906\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pugix.com\/synth\/ala-7u-84hp-adventure-case-lid-conversion\/ala-lid-conversion-welded\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-welded.jpeg?fit=640%2C505&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,505\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 16&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1779202062&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.960000038147&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.025&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ala-lid-conversion-welded\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-welded.jpeg?fit=640%2C505&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-welded.jpeg?resize=640%2C505&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-welded.jpeg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-welded.jpeg?resize=500%2C395&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-welded.jpeg?resize=220%2C174&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-welded.jpeg?resize=250%2C197&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-welded.jpeg?resize=355%2C280&amp;ssl=1 355w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-welded.jpeg?resize=90%2C71&amp;ssl=1 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The corner is welded.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Power and Distribution board<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I ordered an <strong>ACL EVE1<\/strong> power distribution board, which I had used in a <a href=\"https:\/\/pugix.com\/synth\/diy-eurorack-case\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/pugix.com\/synth\/diy-eurorack-case\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">previous case build<\/a>.  The EVE1 is a very high quality low impedance board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"133\" data-attachment-id=\"7897\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pugix.com\/synth\/ala-7u-84hp-adventure-case-lid-conversion\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1.jpeg?fit=640%2C133&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,133\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 16&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1779202621&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.960000038147&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0023094688221709&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ala-lid-conversion-eve1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1.jpeg?fit=640%2C133&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1.jpeg?resize=640%2C133&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1.jpeg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1.jpeg?resize=500%2C104&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1.jpeg?resize=220%2C46&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1.jpeg?resize=250%2C52&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1.jpeg?resize=355%2C74&amp;ssl=1 355w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1.jpeg?resize=90%2C19&amp;ssl=1 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">EVE1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"144\" data-attachment-id=\"7899\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pugix.com\/synth\/ala-7u-84hp-adventure-case-lid-conversion\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1-mounted\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1-mounted.jpeg?fit=640%2C144&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,144\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 16&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1779213473&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.960000038147&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0028571428571429&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ala-lid-conversion-eve1-mounted\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1-mounted.jpeg?fit=640%2C144&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1-mounted.jpeg?resize=640%2C144&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1-mounted.jpeg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1-mounted.jpeg?resize=500%2C113&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1-mounted.jpeg?resize=220%2C50&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1-mounted.jpeg?resize=250%2C56&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1-mounted.jpeg?resize=355%2C80&amp;ssl=1 355w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1-mounted.jpeg?resize=90%2C20&amp;ssl=1 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">EVE1 mounted on the thin aluminum decorative panel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The only drilling I had to do was eight 1\/8&#8243; holes in the very thin aluminum panel.  The EVE1 mounts on that panel with eight 4-40 machine screws and eight 1\/8&#8243; thick nylon spacers.  The screws that hold the panel to the case are still accessible on either side of the EVE1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"406\" data-attachment-id=\"7900\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pugix.com\/synth\/ala-7u-84hp-adventure-case-lid-conversion\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1-in-lid\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1-in-lid.jpeg?fit=640%2C406&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,406\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 16&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1779267909&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.960000038147&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0083333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ala-lid-conversion-eve1-in-lid\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1-in-lid.jpeg?fit=640%2C406&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1-in-lid.jpeg?resize=640%2C406&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1-in-lid.jpeg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1-in-lid.jpeg?resize=500%2C317&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1-in-lid.jpeg?resize=220%2C140&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1-in-lid.jpeg?resize=250%2C159&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1-in-lid.jpeg?resize=355%2C225&amp;ssl=1 355w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1-in-lid.jpeg?resize=90%2C57&amp;ssl=1 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">EVE1 on panel, mounted in the case.  It&#8217;s very sturdy.  I removed the latches and feet.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Power Module<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I chose a 4ms Row Power 45 module.  I&#8217;ve had excellent results with Row Powers in the past, being careful not to overload them.  A nice feature of the later Row Powers is having holes for a four-terminal Molex connector, which I take advantage of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"277\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"7901\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pugix.com\/synth\/ala-7u-84hp-adventure-case-lid-conversion\/ala-lid-conversion-row-power-45-front\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-row-power-45-front.jpeg?fit=277%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"277,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 16&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1779202443&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.960000038147&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002724795640327&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ala-lid-conversion-row-power-45-front\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-row-power-45-front.jpeg?fit=277%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-row-power-45-front.jpeg?resize=277%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-row-power-45-front.jpeg?w=277&amp;ssl=1 277w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-row-power-45-front.jpeg?resize=220%2C508&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-row-power-45-front.jpeg?resize=250%2C578&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-row-power-45-front.jpeg?resize=90%2C208&amp;ssl=1 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 277px) 100vw, 277px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Row Power 45 with header and plug for the unused power inlet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The power brick I used was one I already had, a 90 Watt, 19 Volt brick from Meanwell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"201\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"7902\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pugix.com\/synth\/ala-7u-84hp-adventure-case-lid-conversion\/ala-lid-conversion-row-power-45-rear\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-row-power-45-rear.jpeg?fit=201%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"201,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 16&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1779202549&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.960000038147&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;40&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0021052631578947&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ala-lid-conversion-row-power-45-rear\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-row-power-45-rear.jpeg?fit=201%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-row-power-45-rear.jpeg?resize=201%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-row-power-45-rear.jpeg?w=201&amp;ssl=1 201w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-row-power-45-rear.jpeg?resize=90%2C287&amp;ssl=1 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rear of Row Power 45, showing where the Molex header gets soldered.<br \/><br \/>I also solder a ground wire to bring out to a banana jack for distributing 0V across cases.  I used an old heavy duty wiring harness, being careful to insure the wires from the Row Power 45 to the EVE1 went to the correct terminals.  I made Red be +12V, Yellow -12V, but since there were two black wires in the old harness, one of them got used for +5V.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"419\" data-attachment-id=\"7903\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pugix.com\/synth\/ala-7u-84hp-adventure-case-lid-conversion\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1-power\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1-power.jpeg?fit=640%2C419&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,419\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 16&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1779274853&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;2.2200000286119&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0083333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ala-lid-conversion-eve1-power\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1-power.jpeg?fit=640%2C419&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1-power.jpeg?resize=640%2C419&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1-power.jpeg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1-power.jpeg?resize=500%2C327&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1-power.jpeg?resize=220%2C144&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1-power.jpeg?resize=250%2C164&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1-power.jpeg?resize=355%2C232&amp;ssl=1 355w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-eve1-power.jpeg?resize=90%2C59&amp;ssl=1 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">EVE1 wired with the screw terminals<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a 5-pin Molex header on the board that can connect to an ACL power supply (which is quite expensive).  ACL nicely provide the screw terminals as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"7904\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pugix.com\/synth\/ala-7u-84hp-adventure-case-lid-conversion\/ala-lid-conversion-lid-powered\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-lid-powered.jpeg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 16&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1779274932&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.960000038147&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;64&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0083333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ala-lid-conversion-lid-powered\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-lid-powered.jpeg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-lid-powered.jpeg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-lid-powered.jpeg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-lid-powered.jpeg?resize=500%2C375&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-lid-powered.jpeg?resize=220%2C165&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-lid-powered.jpeg?resize=250%2C188&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-lid-powered.jpeg?resize=355%2C266&amp;ssl=1 355w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-lid-powered.jpeg?resize=90%2C68&amp;ssl=1 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The lid with rails and power installed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You notice that the 1U extra row at the top is left empty.  That is because there are no side holes for mounting screws for that.  With a lot of drilling through steel, it could probably be done, but I didn&#8217;t want to complicate this build.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"7905\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pugix.com\/synth\/ala-7u-84hp-adventure-case-lid-conversion\/ala-lid-conversion-row-powered-up\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-row-powered-up.jpeg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 16&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1779274874&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;2.2200000286119&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ala-lid-conversion-row-powered-up\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-row-powered-up.jpeg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-row-powered-up.jpeg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-row-powered-up.jpeg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-row-powered-up.jpeg?resize=220%2C293&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-row-powered-up.jpeg?resize=250%2C333&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-row-powered-up.jpeg?resize=355%2C473&amp;ssl=1 355w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pugix.com\/synth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ala-lid-conversion-row-powered-up.jpeg?resize=90%2C120&amp;ssl=1 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Closeup of the installed Row Power 45 powered up<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The above image also shows the rubber plug and the ground wired to the banana jack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It fits on the stand!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I didn&#8217;t know if this would work, but it does!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure 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