[sdiy] pcb design ROCKS !

[harry]

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Thomas Hudson wrote:

> - Several people would suggest improvements to the exponential
> converter.

Linear is, of course, out of the question.....

- Some would complain about the use of exotic parts.

I prefer the "exotic parts" myself....

> - Others would suggest part substitutions for better stability.

Stability... Hah! if I wanted stability I'd build a VCO... with NO
temperature
compensation...

>
> - Some would swear that it doesn't sound as good as their vintage
>   model.

I'd be happy if it didn't make noise at all...

>
> - Others would say it sounds better.

... if it makes no noise at all....

>
> - Someone would offer double sided PCBs, but
> - No one would be able to agree on a front panel layout.

I think the traditional layout is good here... maybe move the knobs to
the back panel for slow dance tunes...?

>
> - Everyone would argue whether to use 1/4, 1/8, or banana jacks.

The "Banana" is traditional also. I think it would be preferred.
Normalizing is,
of course, out of the question...

> - Someone would offer to post the manual.

in countries where permitted by law...

- Then we'd all discuss the best format to publish the manual.

any photos ???

> - Then some guy would complain that he owns copyright to the manual,
> and require everyone to pay for it, then ship it out a page at a time
> over several years.

(LOL !!!)

>
> - Doepfer announces the availability of G-101.

Purloined, of course, from God's original design. Uses cheap parts and
breaks
down often... hmmm on second thought maybe that would make it his best
clone
ever... keeps all the original features...

H^)  harry (who is now DOG meat with the ladies, I'm sure...)