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LektroiD
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 Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 7:53 pm Post subject:
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I'm looking to build a modular system, I have plenty experience with electronics assembly, so that side of things shouldn't be a problem. I'm thinking of buying a full PCB etching kit, possibly this one: http://www.rapidonline.com/netalogue/zoomed/Large/34068501.jpg
My biggest concern is the availability of components, I still have 3 half populated filter boards that I started in 1989, due to the fact that I couldn't source all of the parts! I would hate the same thing to happen if I were to spend out on a PCB making kit.
I've seen a few projects in other areas of the forum, for various modules, I'm looking to build a ring mod & frequency shifter first, I'm in need of effects, as I already have a load of hardware I can use for the sound source.
I'm also thinking of stripping one of my hardwired analogue synths and rebuilding it into a modular, so that will give me the basics to get started with. I just need to source some module enclosures.
Is this the best approach, or is there a better way of going about this? I need as many hints and tips from the guys with a bit more experience in this area as possible. |
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JohnLRice
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Hi,
It sounds like a lot of excessive work to me to etch your own circuit boards since there are so many nice ones already done out there along with front panels.
Check out BrideChamber. They make front panels for a lot of the circuit boards from other designers. Check out the links for various panels and then go to the links for those circuit designers to see all they have to offer:
http://www.bridechamber.com/bridechamber.com/Synth%20Modules.html
Unless of course you are designing your own circuits then maybe an etching rig is the way to go!
Best of luck! |
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Luka
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There are heaps of designs that have not been released on pcbs, so etching is a good way to dive into the designs posted all around the net. Etching isn't too hard either, just a pain to drill the holes.
I wouldn't pull apart your synths.
DIY is mostly about being constructive, not destructive
Ordering parts is a pain, perhaps to get the process rolling quick order full components and pcb kits from places like elby-designs or bridechamber to get you started.
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LektroiD
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| Luka wrote: | There are heaps of designs that have not been released on pcbs, so etching is a good way to dive into the designs posted all around the net. Etching isn't too hard either, just a pain to drill the holes.
I wouldn't pull apart your synths.
DIY is mostly about being constructive, not destructive
Ordering parts is a pain, perhaps to get the process rolling quick order full components and pcb kits from places like elby-designs or bridechamber to get you started. |
My analogue synths are otherwise broken or temperamental and have classic chipsets in them, also used in the fairlight, so why not make something useful out of those well crafted bits of electronics..
unless someone wants to buy those analogue beasts from me at a good price, it's pretty much a closed deal  |
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