At 12:17 AM +0000 06/07/01,
jpotter2@... wrote:
>
>I'm coming up w/ a list of modules to order and part of my decision
>involves difficulty of assembly - Don't want to pick up too many
>fives right away but then again I don't want 10 Envelopes (well,
>maybe eventually).
>
>I've got things like the PSU, EG, SubOct up in front of things like
>the LFO, the 410 filter, and the OSC.
>
>The information helps - I'll be placing my order next week or maybe
>the following week.
I would select your modules purely on what you want, and ignore their level
of difficulty. It's much more important to end up with the system that is
right for you.
The first kit I built was the 320 VC LFO. While sorting out its bazillion
axial parts may be tedious, it doesn't require any more skill than any of
the other kits. It merely requires patience. From what I can tell, the
"difficult" kits simply take longer to build because they have more parts.
I wouldn't worry about that. Now that I'm done building my first batch, I
actually miss sorting and soldering parts. So consider the longer kits a
better entertainment value :)
Ironically, the easiest kit, the 800 EG, was the only kit I that didn't
work after I assembled it (I pinched a cable). I also had difficulty
calibrating the 110 VCA/Ring Mod, even though it is regarded as one of the
easier kits to build (I'd ignore the DVM instructions for adjusting the
Y-trim).
Also, you might want to check the archives -- there is plenty of advice for
new builders.