Modular Synth Panels

Since we are on this subject, I would like to offer a little
explanation on screening of Stooge panels. There will always be some
room for error in this process.  In fact, I am finding variations in
my actual MOTM panels in these terms (2/100s of an inch seems to be
the max).  During screen set up, any error in positioning of the
screen will be translated into some offset.  This is less visible on
MOTM panels because the screen is made to match the holes already in
the panel.  However, since we do custom work and not 100 of each
panel, we print our panels without holes.  So, the holes must be put
in AFTER the screen is applied.  This will no doubt result in error
that may not be detectable by the printer.  The bottom line is that
some small variations are inherent to the process.  We strive and
continue to stress to our printer careful alignment.  But, we will
never be able to match the precision of an etched panel like
Schaeffer.  Our mission is to closely match MOTM (tough paint BTW). 
Therefore, we are stuck with the screening process and the slight
inherent inaccuracies.
Larry

--- Richard Brewster <pugix@...> wrote:
> It isn't true!  It was a mistake to imply that *all* Stooge panels
> have this vertical alignment variation from MOTM.  In fact my
> remarks apply only to the Oakley OMS-410 and OMS-902 (Multimix)
> Stooge panels, where I first noticed it.  I hold in my hand a shiny
> new MOTM-320R Stooge panel, which is perfectly aligned on the same
> grid as the MOTM-320.  Likewise for the MOTM-120R panel.  And today
> I built an Oakley Equinox, and its Stooge panel is nicely aligned,
> too.  I apologize for over-generalizing.


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On Sun, 31 Aug 2003, Larry Hendry wrote:
> In fact, I am finding variations in
> my actual MOTM panels in these terms (2/100s of an inch seems to be
> the max).
I cannot imagine why a maximun of 2/100 of an inch offset on
Stooge panels would have any impact on a person's impression of
Stooge panels' appearance.  I'm impressed and grateful to Larry and Dave
for taking a lot of their time and effort to provide and support Stooge
panels.  Yes, I have a fair number of Schaeffer panels.  The Stooge
panels outdo my designs in appearance every time.  If you're worried about
2/100 of an inch, you're spending too much time staring at your modules
and not enough time making noise.

Jeff

> > On Sun, 31 Aug 2003, Larry Hendry wrote:
> > In fact, I am finding variations in my actual MOTM panels in
> > these terms (2/100s of an inch seems to be the max).
--- Jeffrey Pontius <jpont@...> wrote:
> I cannot imagine why a maximun of 2/100 of an inch offset on
> Stooge panels would have any impact on a person's impression of
> Stooge panels' appearance.  I'm impressed and grateful to Larry and
> Dave for taking a lot of their time and effort to provide and
> support Stooge panels.

I may not have been clear Jeff.  2/100 is the max I have seen on
official MOTM panels.  Some of our screen positioning errors are
somewhat greater.  Of course, we will continue to work with our
printer to minimize these errors.



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