[sdiy] Powering up for the first time

[harrybissell]

IMHO if ICs are socketed, leave them out at first and check all the
sockets for correct supply voltages. Then add ICs to eash functional
stage at a time... maybe keyboard control, then LFO, ADSR... then the
VCO VCF VCA...

If you find a problem, fix it (or understant it at least before you go to the
next stage.

WATCH out for any CMOS logic chips (if any) because missing chips might leave
inputs floating, and prone to static damage

H^) harry

"Jimmy ." wrote:

> So I've been working on an Octave CAT for a long time.. basically rebuilding
> almost the whole thing because it was completely screwy when I first got it.
>   It is almost time to power it up for a test and I'm hoping nothing goes
> wrong.  I've checked the power supply with no load and it reads +/- 15.75v
> so that seems good.  Should I leave the ICs in or out for the first power
> up.. any other cautionary measures or tips?
> Thanks,
> Jimmy
>
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