I use the corners of the RS220 all the time. But I never used a A-174
to compare it with, so don't know if the round faceplate in a
disadvantage.
The PCB on the RS220 does not stick out.

--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , "jalmari3" <jari.jokinen@...> wrote:
>
> Thank you for your comments. I am still skeptical about the round mask
> in A-174.
>
> How about this
> "I would like to know, if the RS220 joystick PCB "sticks out" past the
> faceplate - to the space belonging to the adjacent module. This is the
> case with my RS230 and it might cause problems with modules from other
> manufacturers."
>
> Jari Jokinen
>