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easiest modules to build?

2009-04-07 by djxpat

as much as i'd love to purchase each MOTM module assembled and tested, my quest to eliminate as much of my debt as possible tells me that i should consider building some on my own if i want any modules in the next year. i actually want to build some of them, but i don't want to get in over my head. i've soldered kits (non-audio) together before. i've never done lead-free.

anyway, anyone recommend easier MOTM modules?

top of my wish list:
480
420
410
490

of course, i'd love to built more than just filters, but these are my first choices as my modular currently has lots of other modules, a 440, 485 and dotcom Q107.

erik

Re: [motm] easiest modules to build?

2009-04-07 by Jeff Laity

On your list I've built the 490 twice and didn't have a problem. Not
sure what you mean by lead free, the parts or the solder? Search the
archives on this list for Paul's recommended solder, he may list it on
his site too. He likes organic solder for basic parts that you have to
wash in a sink. It's fun. :)

MOTM modules are super easy to build. You can find parts lists here
and there and Paul sells special parts kits for the hard to find
stuff. In the US you can find most stuff on Mouser or Digikey.

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On Apr 7, 2009, at 12:33 PM, djxpat wrote:

> as much as i'd love to purchase each MOTM module assembled and
> tested, my quest to eliminate as much of my debt as possible tells
> me that i should consider building some on my own if i want any
> modules in the next year. i actually want to build some of them, but
> i don't want to get in over my head. i've soldered kits (non-audio)
> together before. i've never done lead-free.
>
> anyway, anyone recommend easier MOTM modules?
>
> top of my wish list:
> 480
> 420
> 410
> 490
>
> of course, i'd love to built more than just filters, but these are
> my first choices as my modular currently has lots of other modules,
> a 440, 485 and dotcom Q107.
>
> erik
>

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Re: [motm] easiest modules to build?

2009-04-07 by Paul Schreiber

> 480 most difficult of the list
> 420 is easy
> 410 is medium to "slightly" hard
> 490 is the easiest of the list
>

Paul S.

Re: [motm] easiest modules to build?

2009-04-11 by Henrik

Most modules in the 100-, 800- and 900- range seems to be the easiest. At least fewest components. Correct me if I´m wrong.

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From: djxpat <djxpat@...>
Subject: [motm] easiest modules to build?
To: motm@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2009, 9:33 PM

as much as i'd love to purchase each MOTM module assembled and tested, my quest to eliminate as much of my debt as possible tells me that i should consider building some on my own if i want any modules in the next year. i actually want to build some of them, but i don't want to get in over my head. i've soldered kits (non-audio) together before. i've never done lead-free.

anyway, anyone recommend easier MOTM modules?

top of my wish list:
480
420
410
490

of course, i'd love to built more than just filters, but these are my first choices as my modular currently has lots of other modules, a 440, 485 and dotcom Q107.

erik

Re: [motm] easiest modules to build?

2009-04-11 by Richard Brewster

Here's my view. I think that a higher number of parts does *not*
increase the difficulty of building a module. It simply takes longer.
No one should be in a hurry when building a module for themselves.
Whether a small or large number of parts, you have to first obtain
everything. You need to know how to identify the components and put
them into the correct places. It takes the same soldering skill to
build a small or a large module. You need to proceed carefully, checking
your work. All of this applies, regardless of the size of the module
and its parts count. That said, if you are starting out, it is still a
good idea to begin with smaller modules, because you probably will be a
little impatient at first, and you need to learn about general
technique, such as what kinds of solder to use. But if you take your
time, no MOTM 2.0 DIY module is really difficult. MOTM is much simpler
than, say, a Ken Stone CGS module where you have many decisions to make
about parts, panels, options, etc., before you get started. So have no
fear!

Richard Brewster
http://www.pugix.com

Henrik wrote:

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> Most modules in the 100-, 800- and 900- range seems to be the easiest.
> At least fewest components. Correct me if I´m wrong.
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> --- On *Tue, 4/7/09, djxpat /<djxpat@...>/* wrote:
>
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> From: djxpat <djxpat@...>
> Subject: [motm] easiest modules to build?
> To: motm@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2009, 9:33 PM
>
> as much as i'd love to purchase each MOTM module assembled and
> tested, my quest to eliminate as much of my debt as possible tells
> me that i should consider building some on my own if i want any
> modules in the next year. i actually want to build some of them,
> but i don't want to get in over my head. i've soldered kits
> (non-audio) together before. i've never done lead-free.
>
> anyway, anyone recommend easier MOTM modules?
>
> top of my wish list:
> 480
> 420
> 410
> 490
>
> of course, i'd love to built more than just filters, but these are
> my first choices as my modular currently has lots of other
> modules, a 440, 485 and dotcom Q107.
>
> erik
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