[sdiy] VCS3 Like Patch Panels (new)

[Steve Thomas]

Hi Rob..well as Juergen says thats quite a small row/column spacing (3mm) 
and patching could be tricky unless you are nimbled fingered. On my own 
synthi A clone I made the matrix and the spacing was 5mm which is just 
about ok for my hands. I think the main problem is modding the tiny 
diode pins to get resistors into them as J says. The larger more usable 
Ghillemeti panels are rather more expensive than £100 quid I think. 
cheers
steve thomas

On Mon, 4 Dec 2006, JH. wrote:

> They are quite small, at least for 20x20.
> 
> If you're determined to go for such a small size, be sure that you also get
> pins with resistors inside - shorting pins are practically worthless for
> a Synthi-style matrix.
> 
> JH.
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "rob" <rob at emulatorarchive.com>
> To: <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
> Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 9:59 PM
> Subject: [sdiy] VCS3 Like Patch Panels (new)
> 
> 
> Hi,
> I have located a UK distributor for audio patch panels, very similar to
> the EMS VCS3/AKS.
> 
> They are Ghielmetti Model 321 with 20 rows and 20 columns. The panel
> measures 99x99mm and it comes with 20 plain connecting pins. They are
> NOT exact replacements, but are useful to any Synth DIYers.
> 
> Price? Well just £105 plus VAT and postage. If you want the dark grey
> vertical stripes on the front panel to make patching easier it costs
> another £80. I'll be buying the plain one...
> 
> If anyone is interested contact me off list for details of how to order
> directly in the UK, and pictures of the panel.
> 
> Best Regards
> Rob
> www.emulatorarchive.com
> 
> 
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