MOTM

Where does the 101 Noise/S&H module sit on the difficulty scale?  

The MOTM website doesn't specify.

Thanks,

John

I would say medium to medium-hard.  I've built 16 modules, but I am 
not a skilled EE type.  The 101 has a mix of a substantial part 
number and some wiring, plus a calibration.  You get the gammet with 
this kit.

But if you take slow and methodical you will not have a problem.  One 
of the beautiful things about Paul's kits is that he designs things 
so that screwing up is actually hard.  All the ICs face the same way, 
so do the polarized caps, for example.  The instructions are *very* 
good, so even if you are a beginner, this kit is way do-able. 

Mike

--- In motm@y..., jpotter2@t... wrote:
> Where does the 101 Noise/S&H module sit on the difficulty scale?  
> ...

Thanks Mike - 

I'm coming up w/ a list of modules to order and part of my decision 
involves difficulty of assembly - Don't want to pick up too many 
fives right away but then again I don't want 10 Envelopes (well, 
maybe eventually).

I've got things like the PSU, EG, SubOct up in front of things like 
the LFO, the 410 filter, and the OSC.

The information helps - I'll be placing my order next week or maybe 
the following week.

Thanks alot.

John

--- In motm@y..., "Mike Marsh" <mmarsh@s...> wrote:
> I would say medium to medium-hard.  I've built 16 modules, but I am 
> not a skilled EE type.  The 101 has a mix of a substantial part 
> number and some wiring, plus a calibration.  You get the gammet 
with this kit.

That's cool!  My suggested building order would be PSU, EG, and 
SubOct.  This will get you progressively into it.  Then the 410 
(which is a very cool module on its own!) then dive into the 300.  
After that, the rest are cake...

--- In motm@y..., jpotter2@t... wrote:

> Thanks Mike - 
> 
> I'm coming up w/ a list of modules to order and part of my decision 
> involves difficulty of assembly - Don't want to pick up too many 
> fives right away but then again I don't want 10 Envelopes (well, 
> maybe eventually).
> 
> I've got things like the PSU, EG, SubOct up in front of things like 
> the LFO, the 410 filter, and the OSC.
> ...

> 
> I've got things like the PSU, EG, SubOct up in front of things like 
> the LFO, the 410 filter, and the OSC.

Don't forget the 420--definitely the easiest of the filters to build, &
a nice addition to any modular.

tomr

Thanks for the advice tomr - but I've got a Frostwave Resonator so I 
likely won't be adding a 420 (at least initially).

Thanks again.

John

--- In motm@y..., "klem klemmingberg" <klem_klemmingberg@w...> wrote:
> 
> > 
> > I've got things like the PSU, EG, SubOct up in front of things 
like 
> > the LFO, the 410 filter, and the OSC.
> 
> Don't forget the 420--definitely the easiest of the filters to 
build, &

> a nice addition to any modular.
> 
> tomr

At 12:17 AM +0000 06/07/01, jpotter2@... wrote:
>
>I'm coming up w/ a list of modules to order and part of my decision
>involves difficulty of assembly - Don't want to pick up too many
>fives right away but then again I don't want 10 Envelopes (well,
>maybe eventually).
>
>I've got things like the PSU, EG, SubOct up in front of things like
>the LFO, the 410 filter, and the OSC.
>
>The information helps - I'll be placing my order next week or maybe
>the following week.

I would select your modules purely on what you want, and ignore their level
of difficulty.  It's much more important to end up with the system that is
right for you.

The first kit I built was the 320 VC LFO.  While sorting out its bazillion
axial parts may be tedious, it doesn't require any more skill than any of
the other kits.  It merely requires patience.  From what I can tell, the
"difficult" kits simply take longer to build because they have more parts.
I wouldn't worry about that.  Now that I'm done building my first batch, I
actually miss sorting and soldering parts.  So consider the longer kits a
better entertainment value :)

Ironically, the easiest kit, the 800 EG, was the only kit I that didn't
work after I assembled it (I pinched a cable).  I also had difficulty
calibrating the 110 VCA/Ring Mod, even though it is regarded as one of the
easier kits to build (I'd ignore the DVM instructions for adjusting the
Y-trim).

Also, you might want to check the archives -- there is plenty of advice for
new builders.

Yep, that's what I was planning on doing - I'm just trying to roughly 
sketch out in my mind what order I'm going to assemble them in.  I'm 
going to be picking up 8-10 modules at the same time.  Just thought 
I'd work out a couple 1s and 2s before I tackle a 4 or 5.

Thanks for the help.

John

--- In motm@y..., mark@i... wrote:

>> I would select your modules purely on what you want, and ignore 
their level of difficulty.  It's much more important to end up with 
the system that is right for you.