Doepfer

Hi All

I'm moving this idea our of the A-101-6 thread so it doesn't get lost. Basically my idea for a new utility module is a 6HP module with 8 switches and 8 LEDs arranged in a row vertically. The LEDs only indicate the switch positions so are not 100% necessary - this could make it 4hp. Each switch simply has a ~70cm lead with a jumper-style connector on it to allow it to connect to the option jumpers on the back of many of Doepfer's modules. Changing the switch would effectively put on, or remove the jumper without having to remove the module(s) from the case.

There are so many modules with hidden jumper functions that I believe this module would be a very useful addition.

Florian has already mentioned that this is a very simple DY module, but I believe the Doepfer should make an official one because

1) Not everybody enjoys/is good at DIY

2) A DIY module may not look as good as a properly engineered and printed ones

3) I only want Doepfer modules in my box!

Also, Doepfer already successfully sell 'easy to DIY' modules - All four of the mult series for example.

Another idea for it would be to use DPDT switches and have 3-way cables/connectors to allow interfacing with other manufacturers' 3-way jumper blocks.

So, Dieter, what do you think of this idea?

Rich

I second this for a full 200%. 

Cheers, 

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Danny Budts 
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www.syndromeda.be 


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Verzonden: Zaterdag 24 mei 2014 12:40:45 
Onderwerp: [Doepfer_a100] New Module Idea: Jumper Switches (extracted from A-101-6 thread) 






Hi All 




I'm moving this idea our of the A-101-6 thread so it doesn't get lost. Basically my idea for a new utility module is a 6HP module with 8 switches and 8 LEDs arranged in a row vertically. The LEDs only indicate the switch positions so are not 100% necessary - this could make it 4hp. Each switch simply has a ~70cm lead with a jumper-style connector on it to allow it to connect to the option jumpers on the back of many of Doepfer's modules. Changing the switch would effectively put on, or remove the jumper without having to remove the module(s) from the case. 




There are so many modules with hidden jumper functions that I believe this module would be a very useful addition. 




Florian has already mentioned that this is a very simple DY module, but I believe the Doepfer should make an official one because 




1) Not everybody enjoys/is good at DIY 

2) A DIY module may not look as good as a properly engineered and printed ones 

3) I only want Doepfer modules in my box! 




Also, Doepfer already successfully sell 'easy to DIY' modules - All four of the mult series for example. 




Another idea for it would be to use DPDT switches and have 3-way cables/connectors to allow interfacing with other manufacturers' 3-way jumper blocks. 




So, Dieter, what do you think of this idea? 




Rich

I like the idea but I'll have to to some research for how many modules and
for which functions this makes sense. Another idea would be a voltage
controlled version with electronic switches. This would increase the price
not very much (the expensive parts are the front panel, the switches and the
pcb) but add the possibility to control the functions also via voltages (if
it makes sense).

Best wishes
Dieter Doepfer

> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com]
> Gesendet: Samstag, 24. Mai 2014 12:41
> An: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> Betreff: [Doepfer_a100] New Module Idea: Jumper Switches (extracted from
> A-101-6 thread)
>
> Hi All
>
>
> I'm moving this idea our of the A-101-6 thread so it doesn't get
> lost. Basically my idea for a new utility module is a 6HP module
> with 8 switches and 8 LEDs arranged in a row vertically. The LEDs
> only indicate the switch positions so are not 100% necessary -
> this could make it 4hp. Each switch simply has a ~70cm lead with
> a jumper-style connector on it to allow it to connect to the
> option jumpers on the back of many of Doepfer's modules. Changing
> the switch would effectively put on, or remove the jumper without
> having to remove the module(s) from the case.
>
>
> There are so many modules with hidden jumper functions that I
> believe this module would be a very  useful addition.
>
>
> Florian has already mentioned that this is a very simple DY
> module, but I believe the Doepfer should make an official one because
>
>
> 1) Not everybody enjoys/is good at DIY
> 2) A DIY module may not look as good as a properly engineered and
> printed ones
> 3) I only want Doepfer modules in my box!
>
>
> Also, Doepfer already successfully sell 'easy to DIY' modules -
> All four of the mult series for example.
>
>
> Another idea for it would be to use DPDT switches and have 3-way
> cables/connectors to allow interfacing with other manufacturers'
> 3-way jumper blocks.
>
>
> So, Dieter, what do you think of this idea?
>
>
> Rich