[sdiy] Inside the omnichord?

[Tom Arnold]

On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 02:35:07PM -0400, Michael O'Bannon wrote:
> I've just come across a non-functional Suzuki Omnichord OM-27.  I'm 
> considering removing the "strumplate" and using it as a control surface 
> for some of my synth circuits.  Is anyone familiar with the technology 
> behind the strumplate?  Finger temperature, body capacity, simple skin 
> resistance?  Any help would be appreciated.

Before you go destroying it, check for battery leakage.  If there is, clean
it up and then have a very very close look at the connectors that attack the
control board to the main board.  I've repaired a bunch of Omnichords with
exactly this failure.

They are way too cool to be circuit bent or mutilated...

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