[sdiy] Going beyond kits

[Florian Anwander]

Hello Trevor

The next move after building kits should be building a module with an 
already existing schematic. This will train the skills, that are most 
important for satisfying synthdiy: conquering the mechanicals 
challenges. Nothing is mor frustrating, than having already an 
unstable/unfirm circuit, which resides in shaky mechanical housing and 
on an unreliable pcb.

My first  complete DIY module (pcb, and panel) was a simple mixer. There 
were enough of mechanical challenges (at least for me).

And another recommendation if you want to start with circuit design too: 
digital modules with simple logic based on 4xxx CMOS-series chips are 
much simpler to develop than analog modules. You may start with a 
trigger sequencer, a divider or similar.

Florian