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Hey all,
I was searching through some stuff the other day and found an unmarked cardboard box, opened it up and found a pristine Spartan 3e EVB. I had bought it because I bid on a job that might requ ...

I've spent a *lot* of time trying to get the DecalPRo system to work for panel labeling. I'm trying to do white labels on black panels (MOTM-format).

First, the system does work for large-size ful ...

Bill-
Thanks for doing this, it sounds great!

Can you describe the pots and jacks included in the full kit? Are they 1/4" jacks?

Thanks,
Mike

Yep, two here as well!

clickmrmike

So naturally I missed this...and I've had 8038s waiting for this for a year. Will there be another run?

clickmrmike

{helps to put things in the right place...}

So I'm in need of a modular output mixer, and I've started to design one up. All along I've had the nagging idea that someone else had done this - of course, it was Yves.

It's remarkable how simil ...

Great stuff! I'd take one.

Any chance you'll be doing Tom's VC-ADSR? That looks neat as well.

click!

Anyone working on a set of part numbers for Mouser? I have an excel spread sheet started and would like to collaborate and cross-check with anyone else working on one.
Dave-
Bill Hall and I went ba ...

I've gotten pretty close with rattle cans from the local big box store...I've got the color right on, but the splatter texture is hard to match without an airgun. I can get close using a combination ...

+1 for Mouser - great service, fair prices (in US, anyway).
UPS? I once had the driver leave a Mouser shipment in my trash can. No kidding; he didn't bother to drive up the driveway and plop it b ...

Three pot versions are available from Synthesis Technologies.

Scott at Bridechamber has them in various sizes pre-drilled for CGS and MOTM, etc. About US$6.
(http://www.bridechamber.com/bridecha ...

I'd go for 4...maybe you could talk the wife into a run of 250?

Given your rep, I'd be willing to pay in advance, but that may open a can of worms....

clickmrmike

Sad cuz he was an insightful and knowledgeable member here. He definitely should have had somebody else handle the business side of this.

Anyone ever get a Fatar keyboard from him??? He was suppo ...

I like the idea, but I think your going to have to break down and go to a 3U panel...it's getting crowded in there!
You can try all you want but I can never listen to reason Wink

If it's too crowd ...

It seems that design a front panel means compromise! If you choose A win X but lose Y, If you choose B You win Y but lose X Very Happy

You can say that again! Here is the 5th(and better be final Evil or Very Mad

) v ...

So...
how do we calculate the parts for the AP section (Cap, Rap) on board #2?

Thanks for the wisdom,
clickmrmike

Where'd you get the little metal clips to hold the transistors together?

found a few of 'em in a junk box i bought. i usually just use glue and heatshrink.

Gnashville eh? i defected to californ ...

Looks great!

Where'd you get the little metal clips to hold the transistors together?

clickmrmike

How "black" is the black? In comparison to a MOTM panel or Schaffer panel? I realize the there's no texture like a painted MOTM, but is the balck glossy, flat or what? Is it really dark or ...

Actually, what happens is the cut fee kills you. The first two pieces cut to size are free, after that, it's $1.50 per item. If you're getting 3-4 big pieces, it's not a deal-breaker, but you want to ...

I've used them alot, and although not the cheapest mailorder metal shop, they have great service and fast turnaround. A couple of caveats:

1) The won't do any machining other than shearing/c ...

I also got my QFG PCB and am impressed with the silkscreen detail and mounting options. I would advise all to use an RMA flux when soldering to get good topside flow as the plated holes are not tinn ...

Got my boards and parts as ordered! Thanks Randal!

clickmrmike

I use 1/4" knobs on futurlec pots. They seem to have a normal fit, a little loose, but not much, and I use knobs with a setscrew anyway.

clickmrmike

Okay, here's an audio sample from Ian's Dwell2/EZChaos circuit. This is a very simple VCO drone, with the NL output of the chaos circuit patched to a CV input of the VCO. The circuit is driven by a ...

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Topic: Spartan 3e/FPGA synths/Scott Gravenhorst
clickmrmike Replies: 4 Views: 1811	Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2023 7:31 pm Subject: Spartan 3e/FPGA synths/Scott Gravenhorst Forum: DIY Hardware and Software
clickmrmike Replies: 4 Views: 1811	Hey all, I was searching through some stuff the other day and found an unmarked cardboard box, opened it up and found a pristine Spartan 3e EVB. I had bought it because I bid on a job that might requ ...
Topic: DIY Front panel graphics
clickmrmike Replies: 17 Views: 29572	Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 10:14 am Subject: DIY Front panel graphics Forum: DIY Hardware and Software » The layout factory
clickmrmike Replies: 17 Views: 29572	I've spent a lot of time trying to get the DecalPRo system to work for panel labeling. I'm trying to do white labels on black panels (MOTM-format). First, the system does work for large-size ful ...
Topic: Appendage Parts Order Feedback
clickmrmike Replies: 111 Views: 56944	Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 7:32 pm Subject: Appendage Parts Order Feedback Forum: DIY Hardware and Software
clickmrmike Replies: 111 Views: 56944	Bill- Thanks for doing this, it sounds great! Can you describe the pots and jacks included in the full kit? Are they 1/4" jacks? Thanks, Mike
Topic: Gate Control Expansion Board for LPG 292 (Thomas White PCB)
clickmrmike Replies: 189 Views: 164675	Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:07 pm Subject: Gate Control Expansion Board for LPG 292 (Thomas White PCB) Forum: DIY Hardware and Software » fonik's place
clickmrmike Replies: 189 Views: 164675	Yep, two here as well! clickmrmike
Topic: AS21C "Super LFO" PCBs available
clickmrmike Replies: 51 Views: 86484	Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 2:22 pm Subject: AS21C "Super LFO" PCBs available Forum: DIY Hardware and Software » Thomas Henry designs
clickmrmike Replies: 51 Views: 86484	So naturally I missed this...and I've had 8038s waiting for this for a year. Will there be another run? clickmrmike {helps to put things in the right place...}
Topic: Output mixer
clickmrmike Replies: 1 Views: 3790	Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 1:33 pm Subject: Output mixer Forum: DIY Hardware and Software » YuSynth
clickmrmike Replies: 1 Views: 3790	So I'm in need of a modular output mixer, and I've started to design one up. All along I've had the nagging idea that someone else had done this - of course, it was Yves. It's remarkable how simil ...
Topic: TOM WHITSHIRE VCLFO PCB
clickmrmike Replies: 104 Views: 50626	Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 7:24 pm Subject: TOM WHITSHIRE VCLFO PCB Forum: DIY Hardware and Software
clickmrmike Replies: 104 Views: 50626	Great stuff! I'd take one. Any chance you'll be doing Tom's VC-ADSR? That looks neat as well. click!
Topic: frequency shifter
clickmrmike Replies: 573 Views: 576631	Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 4:49 pm Subject: Re: Mouser Parts List Subject description: Collaboration on a parts list Forum: DIY Hardware and Software » Jürgen Haible designs
clickmrmike Replies: 573 Views: 576631	Anyone working on a set of part numbers for Mouser? I have an excel spread sheet started and would like to collaborate and cross-check with anyone else working on one. Dave- Bill Hall and I went ba ...
Topic: panel finish
clickmrmike Replies: 5 Views: 1602	Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 6:29 pm Subject: panel finish Subject description: ! Forum: DIY Hardware and Software
clickmrmike Replies: 5 Views: 1602	I've gotten pretty close with rattle cans from the local big box store...I've got the color right on, but the splatter texture is hard to match without an airgun. I can get close using a combination ...
Topic: Some kind words about MOUSER
clickmrmike Replies: 14 Views: 3847	Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 11:51 am Subject: Some kind words about MOUSER Forum: DIY Hardware and Software
clickmrmike Replies: 14 Views: 3847	+1 for Mouser - great service, fair prices (in US, anyway). UPS? I once had the driver leave a Mouser shipment in my trash can. No kidding; he didn't bother to drive up the driveway and plop it b ...
Topic: "stooge" style brackets? for sale?
clickmrmike Replies: 9 Views: 2870	Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:14 pm Subject: "stooge" style brackets? for sale? Forum: DIY Hardware and Software
clickmrmike Replies: 9 Views: 2870	Three pot versions are available from Synthesis Technologies. Scott at Bridechamber has them in various sizes pre-drilled for CGS and MOTM, etc. About US$6. (http://www.bridechamber.com/bridecha ...
Topic: Resonant Lopass Gate PCB's (New Batch 4/29/12)
clickmrmike Replies: 926 Views: 719221	Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 8:34 am Subject: Resonant Lopass Gate PCB's (New Batch 4/29/12) Forum: DIY Hardware and Software
clickmrmike Replies: 926 Views: 719221	I'd go for 4...maybe you could talk the wife into a run of 250? Given your rep, I'd be willing to pay in advance, but that may open a can of worms.... clickmrmike
Topic: THD107 Quadrature Function Generator PCB's/Randaleem
clickmrmike Replies: 40 Views: 32520	Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:24 pm Subject: THD107 Quadrature Function Generator PCB's/Randaleem Forum: DIY Hardware and Software » Thomas Henry designs
clickmrmike Replies: 40 Views: 32520	Sad cuz he was an insightful and knowledgeable member here. He definitely should have had somebody else handle the business side of this. Anyone ever get a Fatar keyboard from him??? He was suppo ...
Topic: 281 clone project- taking orders now for last run of these..
clickmrmike Replies: 925 Views: 607451	Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 7:27 pm Subject: 281 clone project- taking orders now for last run of these.. Forum: DIY Hardware and Software
clickmrmike Replies: 925 Views: 607451	I like the idea, but I think your going to have to break down and go to a 3U panel...it's getting crowded in there! You can try all you want but I can never listen to reason If it's too crowd ...
Topic: 281 clone project- taking orders now for last run of these..
clickmrmike Replies: 925 Views: 607451	Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:45 am Subject: 281 clone project- taking orders now for last run of these.. Forum: DIY Hardware and Software
clickmrmike Replies: 925 Views: 607451	It seems that design a front panel means compromise! If you choose A win X but lose Y, If you choose B You win Y but lose X You can say that again! Here is the 5th(and better be final ) v ...
Topic: frequency shifter
clickmrmike Replies: 573 Views: 576631	Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 7:52 pm Subject: frequency shifter Forum: DIY Hardware and Software » Jürgen Haible designs
clickmrmike Replies: 573 Views: 576631	So... how do we calculate the parts for the AP section (Cap, Rap) on board #2? Thanks for the wisdom, clickmrmike
Topic: 281 clone project- taking orders now for last run of these..
clickmrmike Replies: 925 Views: 607451	Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 7:02 pm Subject: 281 clone project- taking orders now for last run of these.. Forum: DIY Hardware and Software
clickmrmike Replies: 925 Views: 607451	Where'd you get the little metal clips to hold the transistors together? found a few of 'em in a junk box i bought. i usually just use glue and heatshrink. Gnashville eh? i defected to californ ...
Topic: 281 clone project- taking orders now for last run of these..
clickmrmike Replies: 925 Views: 607451	Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 1:44 pm Subject: 281 clone project- taking orders now for last run of these.. Forum: DIY Hardware and Software
clickmrmike Replies: 925 Views: 607451	Looks great! Where'd you get the little metal clips to hold the transistors together? clickmrmike
Topic: interest in group-buy of I.D.Mark? (Photosensitive Aluminum)
clickmrmike Replies: 34 Views: 8161	Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 6:41 pm Subject: interest in group-buy of I.D.Mark? (Photosensitive Aluminum) Forum: DIY Hardware and Software
clickmrmike Replies: 34 Views: 8161	How "black" is the black? In comparison to a MOTM panel or Schaffer panel? I realize the there's no texture like a painted MOTM, but is the balck glossy, flat or what? Is it really dark or ...
Topic: online metals.com is great!!
clickmrmike Replies: 13 Views: 3471	Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:41 pm Subject: online metals.com is great!! Forum: DIY Hardware and Software
clickmrmike Replies: 13 Views: 3471	Actually, what happens is the cut fee kills you. The first two pieces cut to size are free, after that, it's $1.50 per item. If you're getting 3-4 big pieces, it's not a deal-breaker, but you want to ...
Topic: online metals.com is great!!
clickmrmike Replies: 13 Views: 3471	Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:46 pm Subject: online metals.com is great!! Forum: DIY Hardware and Software
clickmrmike Replies: 13 Views: 3471	I've used them alot, and although not the cheapest mailorder metal shop, they have great service and fast turnaround. A couple of caveats: 1) The won't do any machining other than shearing/c ...
Topic: THD107 Quadrature Function Generator PCB's/Randaleem
clickmrmike Replies: 40 Views: 32520	Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 11:17 am Subject: THD107 Quadrature Function Generator PCB's/Randaleem Forum: DIY Hardware and Software » Thomas Henry designs
clickmrmike Replies: 40 Views: 32520	I also got my QFG PCB and am impressed with the silkscreen detail and mounting options. I would advise all to use an RMA flux when soldering to get good topside flow as the plated holes are not tinn ...
Topic: THD107 Quadrature Function Generator PCB's/Randaleem
clickmrmike Replies: 40 Views: 32520	Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 1:59 pm Subject: THD107 Quadrature Function Generator PCB's/Randaleem Forum: DIY Hardware and Software » Thomas Henry designs
clickmrmike Replies: 40 Views: 32520	Got my boards and parts as ordered! Thanks Randal! clickmrmike
Topic: which knobs fit on the futurlec pots?
clickmrmike Replies: 7 Views: 3099	Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 8:41 pm Subject: which knobs fit on the futurlec pots? Forum: DIY Hardware and Software
clickmrmike Replies: 7 Views: 3099	I use 1/4" knobs on futurlec pots. They seem to have a normal fit, a little loose, but not much, and I use knobs with a setscrew anyway. clickmrmike
Topic: That's not a waveshaper ...
clickmrmike Replies: 108 Views: 110906	Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 12:19 pm Subject: That's not a waveshaper ... Forum: DIY Hardware and Software
clickmrmike Replies: 108 Views: 110906	Okay, here's an audio sample from Ian's Dwell2/EZChaos circuit. This is a very simple VCO drone, with the NL output of the chaos circuit patched to a CV input of the VCO. The circuit is driven by a ...