[sdiy] Am I crazy?

[David G. Dixon]

How about an array of DIP switches on a hand-etched pcb?  Not very pretty,
but certainly cheap!

David G. Dixon
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl [mailto:synth-diy-
> bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl] On Behalf Of Michael Bechard
> Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 9:55 PM
> To: Synth DIY
> Subject: [sdiy] Am I crazy?
> 
> Trying (unsuccessfully) to get to sleep tonight, my thoughts tumbling
> around my desire for a cheap, easy way to make a synth patch matrix, I
> stumbled across this ridiculously kindergarden idea. Please shoot this
> idea full of holes.
> 
> Materials: Foam-core board, conductive tape, thumbtacks
> 
> Directions: Place the tape in horizontal strips on one side, vertical
> strips on the other, all over the board. Horizontal strips are connected
> to inputs, verticals to outputs. Press thumbtack through board at
> intersections to make a connection.
> 
> Pros: Way cheap, way easy
> Cons: Not very sturdy, thumbtacks would eventually wear away tape
> 
> There appear to be a variety of conductive tapes on the market. Would this
> work? Can you guys think of any improvements?
> 
> Michael Bechard
> 
> 
> 
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