MOTM

Hi there - we have a MOTM800 mouser-oriented BOM that we were
developing and could be used for reference.  here:
http://www.dragonflyalley.com/images/MOTM800/MOTM800BOM.xls

But this BOM might be a little confusing... so if you really want to
use it, we'll review it and finish it up.

Will and I first built a power supply.  Then an 830.  That turned out
to be a great into module.  Then we then built our 800s - but we
immediately complicated them by adding modifications... also a great
learning experience - but unnecessary.

But even with a power supply and those two modules built, you don't
have anything that makes sound yet, of course <g>.  So I understand
your interest in an oscillator right away but if you're really just
starting out, I'd advise to get a couple of the simpler modules out of
the way first.  You'd need an EG (800) for your oscillator anyway...

If you're truly starting out - and starting out with DIY in general,
we could look over where we bought our tools and everything over the
weekend.  And send you the URLs - I think we got everything but some
allen wrenches online.

And if you tell us the module you want to start with, we'll put
together a Mouser-BOM for you to get you started.

We have lots of pictures on our site that might be helpful.

http://www.dragonflyalley.com

We recently completed our 310s but we haven't tested them yet.

Let us know if we can help somehow.

Oh - and yes - the 310 takes the smaller bracket and also involves
installing a tempco resistor - not difficult, but you'd need the
special "silicone grease" to do it.

Bill (and Will in absentia)




--- In motm@yahoogroups.com, Stephen Drake <makeme1witheverything@...>
wrote:
>
> Assuming this was to go to the list, you've got the basics from MOTM
mostly,
> I'd add a hardware assortment. Also check the bracket size - I think
the 310
> uses the smaller one, but I may be wrong.
> I'd also recommend considering doing an easier module for a first
effort.
> This one is fairly expensive, has a bunch of parts that need to be
sourced
> correctly, and has a bunch of really tight solders, and is pretty
hard to
> debug if something goes wrong. 800's are quite  different -
inexpensive and
> easy, and good practice. Also perhaps the 380 and 390.
> 
> Whatever you build, you might want to ask here if anyone has a BOM for
> mouser part numbers - that'll help you get going.
> 
> On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 11:28 AM, jneilnyc <jneil@...> wrote:
> 
> > (I assume this was meant to go to the list...)
> >
> > From: Argitoth <argitoth@...>
> > To: jneilnyc <jneil@...>
> >
> > Thanks for the help!
> >
> > So, I want to DIY my first module, 310 uVCO to be specific. Besides
> > solder and tools, what do I buy from MOTM to make it possible to
> > complete a module?
> >
> > -PCB
> > -Front Panel
> > -Extra Parts
> > -Knobs
> > -PWR-20 4-conductor power cable?
> > -BR-1 Large Bracket?
> > -Wire Assortment???
> > -etc.????
> >
> >
> 
> 
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