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Subject: Re: [motm] VC Divider opinion

From: Richard Brewster <pugix@...>
Date: 2004-08-11

If the output square waves go +/-5V instead of 0 to +5V, then they can
be inverted by any analog inverter. I find this useful to produce both
phases for control purposes. If you invert 0 to +5V you get 0 to -5V,
which can't be used as a gate or trigger.

-Richard Brewster

Paul Schreiber wrote:

>For newbies: this module can simultaneously divide an input by /2 to /32 or /1.5
>to /32.5 (the variable /N which ∗is∗ voltage controlled) along with "fixed"
>outputs of /2.../9 & /16). I'm whipping up a breadboard for Robert Rich to use
>on the new CD. It uses 2 PIC controllers and has a nice 3-digit LED display. I'm
>∗guessing∗ the kit price is in the $239 area. Has a LOT of jacks (like 17?) The
>outputs are 0 to +5V square waves at 50% duty cycle, so they can be used as
>audio OR triggers into EGs, etc.
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>Paul S.
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