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Hi All

I just got signed up and did a quick read of all the posting so far.
As background, I've been involved with programming for a living for
over 25 years, and as a hobby since 1970! I've messed just about
every platform since the original S-100 systems. (Intel 8080 8-bit
'cpu', 100 pin generic buss.)

Might I suggest we be sol bold as to create a reference platform.
Certain minimum requirements and then 'modular' options that may or
may not be included. This could even go so far as to make the cpu
itself modular, allowing different devices to be used, based on the
particular needs of the person building the module at hand. Any given
function would serve a specific purpose and be talked to the same way.
Basic 'cv' output, basic 'cv' input, display options, MIDI options, ...

The PSIM provides a good, overall reference, but it is a 'unified'
platform and not overly flexible in that regard. Maybe we are even
talking using a small buss (say 22 lines, more, less?) to allow
modules to be connected. Now you make a buss with x number of slots,
and populdate it. 1 slot for the CPU, 1 for CV in, 3 for CV out, 1
for display, 1 for MIDI, and so on. How many 'channels' on a CV out
module? How many 'channels' on a CV in? Lots of choices. Want a
'fixed' module, kust combine the reference circuits into a single PCB
and you are on the way.

Comments?

Larry T.