[sdiy] Moog Source encoder issue

[Paul Cunningham]

Whatever you prefer, but my Moog still had all original parts except a bad LED. I also added the Octave O mod to it which was great. The Source is a very good performing synthesizer, if not a bit delicate for that kind of regular use. Fortunately they are easy to fix!

Here are the photos:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=302018378876


On Sep 12, 2012, at 7:01 PM, Tom Wiltshire wrote:

> I'd just replace the regulator for something like this. After all, the one that comes out is how many years old?
> Stick a nice new one with shiny legs in. They don't cost much.
> 
> T.
> 
> On 12 Sep 2012, at 23:51, Paul Cunningham wrote:
> 
>> Also... don't waste your time trying to use a pencil eraser to clean the regulator pins. Try some fine grit sandpaper or an emory board and be *very* careful that you do not bend the pins -- they can break easily! -pc
>> 
>> On Sep 12, 2012, at 6:46 PM, Paul Cunningham wrote:
>> 
>>> Yeah, if you haven't addressed the "crazy source" problem, you should go about doing that first! It will dramatically effect the stability of your power supply. Chances are this is causing your problem:
>>> 
>>> http://www.encoreelectronics.com/images/crazy.jpg
>>> 
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