NANO BLANK Panel 8HP Modular System

Eurorack Blank Panel — Clean Up Empty Slots and Protect Your Rack

The NANO BLANK Panel 8HP is a purpose-built Eurorack blind panel that turns unused rack space into a tidy, intentional part of any modular setup. Designed and manufactured in Spain by NANO Modules, this 8 HP / 3U panel fills empty module slots while shielding the power distribution board beneath from dust, debris and accidental short circuits. For builders who treat their rack as both instrument and studio furniture, this panel is the small finishing touch that makes the whole system look deliberate.

Beyond its protective role, the panel doubles as a visual divider. Place one between two dense module groups to create breathing room, or use several to separate functional zones — sound sources, modulation, effects — across a single row. The result is a cleaner workflow and a rack that reads as a curated instrument rather than a half-finished project.

Lissajous-Inspired Aesthetics and Tool-Free Mounting

What separates this panel from generic blanks is its design language. NANO Modules draws direct inspiration from Lissajous curves and oscilloscope aesthetics, giving the panel a subtle decorative identity that complements the look of vector graphics, scopes and waveform displays already present in many modular patches. The result is a blank that feels intentional rather than utilitarian.

Mounting is equally considered. Each panel ships with two M3 knurlie screws — knurled thumbscrews that tighten by hand — so installation and removal require no screwdriver and no risk of dropped hardware inside the case. The panel is part of a matching series that also includes the 2HP, 4HP, 6HP, 12HP, 16HP and 20HP blank panels.

Standard Eurorack Form Factor — Drop-In Compatibility

Every Eurorack builder knows that HP measurements are unforgiving: one millimetre off and the panel will not seat. NANO Modules builds to the standard Eurorack rail spacing, so this 8 HP panel drops cleanly into any 3U row from Doepfer, TipTop Audio, Intellijel, Make Noise, 4ms and the rest of the format's manufacturers.

• Width: 8 HP — covers a single 8-module slot in any standard Eurorack row
• Module Height: 3U — matches the standard Eurorack vertical row height
• Depth: 2 mm — sits flush with neighboring modules, never protrudes into the case

Passive Design — Zero Load on Your Power Supply

A blank panel has no circuitry, and this one is no exception. Because it carries no PCB, jacks or active components, it draws no current from the +12 V / -12 V / +5 V bus and adds no noise floor to the system. Builders running tight power budgets can fill every empty slot without worrying about headroom.

• Current Draw: 0 mA on all rails — purely passive, no power consumption
• Bus Cable: Not required — no ribbon cable included or needed

Black Finish and Tool-Free Mounting Hardware

The panel has a black finish that matches the most common Eurorack color schemes, and its negligible weight matters when filling multiple slots in a portable case. The included knurlie screws are sized to the standard M3 thread used across the Eurorack format.

• Colour: Black
• Mounting Hardware: 2 × M3 knurlie screws included — hand-tighten, no tools required
• Compatible With: Eurorack format (3U rows, standard rails)

For Modular Builders Who Care About the Finished Look

The NANO BLANK Panel 8HP is the right choice for Eurorack builders who need to fill empty module slots while keeping the rack visually coherent and the power distribution board protected. It suits first-time builders who have just received a half-loaded case and want to ship a tidy system, as well as experienced patch designers who deliberately leave gaps between functional zones and want those gaps to look intentional rather than unfinished.

It is also a smart pick for anyone running a portable or touring rig. Empty slots in a soft case or backpack rack collect dust, cables and the occasional stray patch cable tip — covering them with a rigid panel keeps the internals clean between gigs. Because the panel draws no current, it is safe to leave installed permanently without affecting power budget calculations.

NANO Modules — Spanish Modular Design

NANO Modules is a Spanish Eurorack manufacturer. The Blank Panel series — covering 2HP, 4HP, 6HP, 8HP, 12HP, 16HP and 20HP sizes — is one of the brand's foundational product lines, alongside utility modules and effects such as the FUM stereo multi-FX processor. The Lissajous-curve-inspired aesthetic that runs through the Blank Panel range has become a recognizable signature across the NANO Modules catalogue.