a) Discovered today the LCD vendor for the '650 changed the LED backlighting from one date code to another. So, I have to swap a resistor out on the main board. Not that bad (it's a large 2010 size) but will slow me down a bit. Ah, the joy of being a 'synth designer'...sigh... b) Program update for V1.1 targeted on or before June 17th. This addresses the issues in the bug list and cleans up the Solo voice assignment a little. c) I called my solder supplier (Kester) and there will be "roll solder" that is lead-free (it has Tin-Silver-Copper alloy) and has both 'organic' and 'no clean' fluxes. The bad news it that it costs $40/roll (ack!!). But, this *will* allow me to ship assembled modules to EU! As far as kits go: for EU kits I will include this BUT there is a $5/kit "pain-in-the-ass" charge. I will see how to add a checkbox on the order form for selecting EU destination (yes, the address has it but that is not tied as a global field to the product pages). Now, this solder is *NOT* for use with older leaded boards! You have to use it in a RoHS environment, where all the parts are tin plated. I still suggest getting 63/37 tin-lead solder now for repair and use on current MOTM boards. Remember, you CAN use 63/37 solder on a lead-free board, but NOT the other way around (lead-free solder on a leaded board). d) I should have the tempcos this week so I can ship '300s/'310s. e) If anyone out there bought a Frac module, be curious what you think of it. Paul S.
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2006-06-05 by Paul Schreiber
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