[sdiy] I've figured out the 40106, now where to go?

[Bob K]

Thanks again RL and Dave.

Looks like I have a bunch more reading to do.  Looking forward to it.

-Bob


On Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 4:19 PM, Dave Kendall <davekendall at ntlworld.com> wrote:
> Hi Bob.
>
> As well as the widely-used TL071/TL072/Tl074 op-amps which you probably
> already know about, another chip to maybe check out is the LM13700 dual OTA.
> There are other OTA chips out there that are of higher spec (and cost), but
> for many synth apps it is perfectly adequate. All sorts of things - LFOs,
> VCAs, VCFs, phasers and other fun circuits can be built with them.
>
> FWIW, there is a very useful page on the MFOS website showing how you can
> build many useful logic circuits (if that interests you) using a 40106.
> http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/analogsynth/mmlogic.html
>
> just my 2 pennies worth.... :-)
>
> cheers,
> Dave
>
>
>
>
>
> On Oct 21, 2011, at 21:14, Bob K wrote:
>
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> First off, thank for the responses a few weeks ago regarding my
>> question about what types of chips to pick up for people new to
>> electronics.
>>
>> I've been playing with the 40106, the TLC555 and the LM556 and am
>> quite happy with the way things are going.
>>
>> Because of Beavis Audio's website, I have a four 4-oscillator noise
>> machine.
>>
>>
>> Sooo... the next question is.... now where should I go regarding ICs?
>>
>> I was reading around online about Thomas Henry's "The VCO Chip
>> Cookbook" but I can't find anywhere online to purchase it.
>>
>> Is this book still available?
>>
>> Better yet, is this book current to what's available to purchase from
>> supply stores?
>>
>>
>> I know these are vague questions, but I'm still just starting.
>>
>> I know there's a shit-ton to learn and would just like to know where I
>> should be going?
>>
>> Should I stick with the three chips above for a while, or move around
>> into learning as much as I can about new things?
>>
>> Too many questions, I know.  Sorry about that.
>>
>>
>> I'm just happy because it's Friday and the girlfriend is in LA for the
>> weekend so that means I can turn the dining room table into a
>> workbench for three days.  :)
>>
>> -Bob
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