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Subject: Re: BOM for BrideChamber Rotary Klee MOTM Panel

From: "sduck409" <sduck409@...>
Date: 2009-01-08

I think Thomas is confusing his rotary sequencer designs. There's no inner circle on the
klee, and no central "big knob". I just took a look at his design, and it appears to use the
smaller knobs exclusively.

The lumex leds that fit those size hole (5/16in) are part no. 67-1157-ND (yellow) from
digikey, 1.13$ each. They also come in green and red, and perhaps some other colors.

And Thomas is correct - don't scrimp on switches! They get a workout, especially the
pattern select switches. If you can afford the switches that motm uses, get those - the nkk
bat handle ones. When I was buying switches for the klee, I compromised and got the
nkk's with the cheaper handles, which saved me perhaps 50$ (its a lot of switches!), but i
miss the better feel of the bat handle ones.

Shameless self promotion - here's a video that features my klee (not TW's design) and
TW's rotary sequencer - http://www.vimeo.com/2702873

--- In ModularSynthPanels@yahoogroups.com, "Steve" <steve@...> wrote:
>
> Does the Klee have an inner circle of knobs? It appears on the FPD
> that there is an outer circle of knobs, and inner circle are LEDs...
>
> or am I misreading it? this is why I put the question out there.
>
> The MFOS has two rings of knobs to be sure based on the photos...
>
>
> --- In ModularSynthPanels@yahoogroups.com, thomas white
> <djthomaswhite@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Steve,
> >
> > No worries on the content. The knobs you'll need are
> > the larger MOTM knobs and smaller ones for the inner
> > circle and corner pots. The center knob is a size up
> > from the MOTM standard knob.
> >
> > I didn't know the Lumex LED's now cost $9! They were
> > only 2 each for the extra bright ones when I got them
> > I think.
> >
> > Parts can be expensive, but don't skimp on your step
> > switch quality. You want these to last a while.
> > They'll take the brunt of the abuse when playing with
> > the module.
> >
> > Thomas
> >
> > --- Steve <steve@> wrote:
> >
> > > Forgive me if any of this is redundant or already
> > > answered.
> > >
> > > I'm looking to complete the front panel BOM for the
> > > Thomas White
> > > Rotary Klee MOTM panel soon in production by
> > > BrideChamber.
> > >
> > > After some quick emails with Thomas, I put together
> > > a PRELIMINARY BOM.
> > >
> > > His rotary design and the BOM is in the KleeRotary
> > > folder I just
> > > created here in the Files area.
> > >
> > > There are a few parts that I need help on- namely
> > > some of the toggles,
> > > and confirmation of whether the knobs should be the
> > > large MOTM size or
> > > the small ones. They are highlighted in yellow.
> > >
> > > I'm also going to probably substitute the $9 Lumex
> > > panel LEDs with a
> > > $.09 LED panel mount and a T1 standard LED to save
> > > about $175 on the
> > > build. Suggestions for proper T1 LEDs are welcome.
> > >
> > > Thomas- if you see this and find any of this content
> > > objectionable let
> > > me know and I'll remove it.
> > >
> > > Please let me know if you have any suggestions for
> > > the BOM so that I
> > > can complete it.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance,
> > >
> > > Steve from Modularland.com
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > Thomas White
> > Natural Rhythm
> > www.naturalrhythmmusic.com
> >
>