Solus Troubleshooting Results

[Chris & Ann MacDonald]

Arthur Harrison wrote:
> I was wondering if the resistors were PTC thermistors to act as
> self-regulating heaters for the '3086 arrays, or if they were used
> as compensating circuit elements.

In the Solus the tempco resistors appear to be used as part of a voltage
divider connected to the CV input of each oscillator.

> Here's another good technique:  Once you pull the component lead out
> of the hole, remaining solder can be blown out using a foot or so of medium
> gauge tubing and your lungs.  Minimal expense, there!

I'll have to try that next time, accidentally inhaling might be bad
though!  :-) 

Thanks,

-Chris M.