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RE: MOTM-900 debugging advice...

1999-12-21 by Brousseau, Paul E (Paul)

Er, for the list s reference, according to Paul S. (who s job it is to know these things), you test positive-negative on the AC... NOT ground-negative and

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RE: RE: MOTM-900 debugging advice...

1999-12-20 by Brousseau, Paul E (Paul)

OK, I didn t think it was directional, but best to ask stupid questions... ;) Is there anything I need to know about testing AC? My meter is actually a

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Re: RE: MOTM-900 debugging advice...

1999-12-20 by JWBarlow@xxx.xxx

... No, it s not. I would start by check the AC part of the 900 as well (carefully) with the meter in the AC setting up to the transformer. JB

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RE: MOTM-900 debugging advice...

1999-12-20 by Brousseau, Paul E (Paul)

Duuhhhhhh... --PBr, looking for that dunce cap. (Reguarding the fuse... I know its in there. Is it directional? And if so, how can I tell direction? I

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RE: MOTM-900 debugging advice...

1999-12-20 by Dave Bradley

Test your meter: Set your DVM to DC volts and see if it will measure a battery, like a 9 volt. Any good AA, A , C, or D cell should read around 1.5 volts. Dave

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Re: MOTM-900 debugging advice...

1999-12-20 by JWBarlow@xxx.xxx

Are you sure you have the fuse installed (I think it goes inside the power connector, but I can t remember)? Let s just say I know someone who made such a

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MOTM-900 debugging advice...

1999-12-20 by Brousseau, Paul E (Paul)

So I finally got a chance to test my MOTM-900 this weekend. And of course, my DVM reports 0 volts across the COM / -15V or COM / +15V terminals on the power

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Re: When it rains...

1999-12-20 by hodad1@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx

Now I m doing it too--sending private mail to public list. Ah, well. Chalk it up to a bad case of stoogeishness tomr

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When it rains...

1999-12-20 by hodad1@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx

-Paul-- It seems I m not getting Exponential FM on my FM1 pot on my 300. It used to be there, but it left me in mid switch-flick. I ve looked at everything &

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Re: Oscillator Driver

1999-12-20 by Paul Schreiber

Fair question. I d say probably most output stages can drive about 10-12 inputs, easy. 20, probably. There will be a point where the voltage each module sees

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Oscillator Driver

1999-12-20 by Tkacs, Ken

Anybody have any thoughts on this? It may be premature, since I only have one MOTM VCO built at the moment with two more on the way, but... With multiple VCOs,

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Re: Korg KP-30 vinta...

1999-12-20 by J. Larry Hendry

You are the man. No doubt, that is a Sigma. I never put two and two together. Ooh, this same brochure has the Trident MkII, PS-3200, BX and CX-3, mono poly,

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Re: 320 LFO

1999-12-20 by J. Larry Hendry

... You said a mouthful there Andy. I love PWM and the shape control on the 320 adds a new dimension to that whole process. ... Oh yes. I ordered two to start

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320 LFO

1999-12-19 by Andy Finch

The best thing for me about the 320 is how it brings to life my other modules. Now I can get those Sub Octaves switching in, and simultaneously find myself in

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Re: [OT] Martix 1000

1999-12-18 by Gur Milstein

Hi Paul. thanx for the help (-: i try IOTech but gut no response yet. i would try DIY once again. thanx Gur Milstein

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Re: OT: things to do with a mac plus???

1999-12-18 by improv@xxxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx)

... Check out M 2.5 at www.cycling74.com. It s an algorithmic/constrained randomness midi composition program, good for hours of fun. Couldn t find minimum

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Re: Wacky Kovacy cables question

1999-12-18 by Elhardt@xxx.xxx

Thanks Stooge Larry and jmw for the USA-1 cable info. I bought some samples of DGS Gotham cable, but was looking to see what other company might provide more

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Re: Stupid tool question...

1999-12-18 by J. Larry Hendry

... This makes a huge difference. I find my kitchen table to be about the best spot. I have lots of other choices, but this one works for me. I only bring

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Re: Stupid tool question...

1999-12-18 by velure

my setup is simple: a soldering iron, a voltmeter, a diag cutter, and a pair or regular pliers. i usually put a towel over the k5000 and solder there. i have

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Re: OT: things to do with a mac plus???

1999-12-18 by J. Larry Hendry

I have a friend in Los Angeles that has been doing her music stuff on Mac for quite some time. I will ask her if she knows of anything interesting for that

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OT: things to do with a mac plus???

1999-12-18 by jmw/cmu

Since a few of you esteemed MOTMers seem to be hip to vintage computers, I was wondering if anyone has interesting/odd music software that ll work on a Mac

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RE: Stupid tool question...

1999-12-18 by Doug Pearson

... Ah yes, the kinds of things you forget are useful until you try to do without them. Actually, I can sort of do without number one for the soldering phase

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RE: Stupid tool question...

1999-12-18 by Brousseau, Paul E (Paul)

So far, my workstation includes: 1) A space in front of my computer moniter where my keyboard usually is. About the same size as the keyboard. 2) Soldering

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RE: Stupid tool question...

1999-12-18 by Tentochi

I have the Craftsman set and love it! I bought it specifically when I started building MOTM kits. I believe I have ONLY used the 1/2 and 5/16 for MOTM

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Re: Wacky Kovacy cables question

1999-12-17 by J. Larry Hendry

... and as ... believe ... Well, you specifically asked about the colored cable. I don t have any of that, BUT the black cable is USA-1. Stooge Larry

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Re: Soldering, etc

1999-12-17 by The Old Crow

... This used to be a MAJOR problem at my old workplace. It took me a long time to get this one board assembly person to not clip the connection off flush

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Re: Soldering, etc

1999-12-17 by Paul Schreiber

Let s see em! Paul S. ... From: Cary Roberts To: motm Sent: Friday, December 17, 1999 10:46 AM Subject: Re: [motm]

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Re: Soldering, etc

1999-12-17 by Paul Schreiber

If it s not severe, a remelt shold work *as long as* there is still some of the lead sticking out the hole. Paul S. ... From: Christopher Jeris

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Re: Soldering, etc

1999-12-17 by william Hanson

yeah- I would get a new part - ....start over - if Ya clip em sometimes the solder point is half cold and half hot (connection wise) and clipping it too close

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Re: Soldering, etc

1999-12-17 by Christopher Jeris

... I do this accidentally sometimes, then I usually remelt the blob of solder. Should I give up and replace the offending component instead? peace, Chris

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Re: Soldering, etc

1999-12-17 by hodad1@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx

I think that doing a somewhat more extensive soldering guide would be a good idea. I m sure I m not the only person whose first diy experience was an MOTM

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Re: Soldering, etc

1999-12-17 by Cary Roberts

I have a DIY modular someone else built. If you need examples of what NOT to do I can take some pictures. -Cary

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Re: Digest Number 305

1999-12-17 by jmw/cmu

... My Wacky cables say : USA - 1 high definition instrument cable You can email John Kovacy and ask any questions that you might have. rehards, jmw

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Soldering, etc

1999-12-17 by Paul Schreiber

**DISCLAIMER: this is not indended for any 1, 2 or number of people specifically. ** The following tips are based on 1 year of MOTM soldering/failure issues a)

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