[sdiy] Big Stumbling Block in Synth Project

[Harry Bissell]

sigh... I cant read them either

I don't like searching the web pages at any rate. I used to READ the Digi-Key and Mouser cataclogs
before they started printing in 2pt. type. When the publishers of those catalogs get to He!! I hope they have to set
all that type by hand (for those who remember that process :^).

I use Opti-Visor DA-5 to see those catalogs, as well as the circuits that were once in sharp focus.

If I can help you in a parts search, feel free to contact me on or off list... I might know where to find what
you are looking for

H^) harry


----- Original Message -----
From: James Patchell <patchell at cox.net>
To: synthdiy diy <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:44:01 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [sdiy] Big Stumbling Block in Synth Project

For the last several days I have been doing the detail work on the 
schematic for my new synth project.  Things like part values, PCB 
footprints, and catalog numbers for Mouser and Digikey.  The problem I 
am having is that I used to use these AMP connectors that are 2 X xx 
pins.  (you know, 5,7,10, etc) that have a plastic shroud.  I have old 
BOMs so I was looking up part numbers from those.  To my horror, I have 
discovered that those parts no longer exist.  OK, not too bad, just look 
through the catalog and find some substitutes.  Well, for me, that is 
easier said than done.  When I had all my vision, I could barely read 
the Digikey catalog, and the Mouser was only slightly better.  But with 
the loss of my vision, even with a magnifier, it is imposible.  
Ah...download the electronic version and use my screen reader.  
Oppss...No good.  Adobe Acrobat knows I have accessibility software 
running on my computer, so it processes the PDFs before I read them.  In 
the process, it crashes....

All I can say is GRRR....

Well, there is always more than one way to skin a CATalog.

-Jim

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