Discussion about the Korg PolySix synthesizer

Hi Jed,

 

Good idea, however, I think you would have more interest if the PCBs were
stuffed, tested and calibrated. I think only the hardcore electronics fans
in this group would go for a blank PCB , most would expect a finished
product. Another problem is that there are some components on the original
KLM-367 which you would need to salvage from the original to be replaced.
This will mean a new for old exchange program. I am thinking of the edge
connectors, mask ROM and the little red thermistor. Perhaps a few of us
electronics people in the group could do something collaboratively in terms
of putting out a working product and keeping the cost down? 

 

I wonder what others think?!

 

Cheers,
Andy

 

From: PolySix@yahoogroups.com [mailto:PolySix@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
hyperjed
Sent: 03 June 2009 05:09
To: PolySix@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [PolySix] Feeler: What's the interest level in a run of new KLM-367
PCBs?

 






Hi all,

Since I'm new to the group I probably ought to introduce myself before
opening my mouth for other reasons. My name is Jed Jorgensen and I live in
Portland, Oregon. I work on renewable energy projects by day and
occasionally find some time to solder up audio gear in my basement at night.

I'm thinking pretty hard about picking up where Old Crow left off, copying
his work essentially, to make some new, high quality KLM-367 PCBs.

My own PolySix is dead in the water without a new PCB (too badly corroded to
repair).

This would be an expensive undertaking. It's only feasible for me if it
appears that I can at least recoup the schematic capture and layout costs
through selling a batch of the PCBs. 

If there is sufficient interest, I would to hope to be able to sell the PCBs
for somewhere between $10 - $20 USD. It would probably require a run of
somewhere between 50-100 PCBs to get to that price point.

Again, this is only a feeler to see if there is enough interest out there,
but if you would consider buying one or several, let me know.

Happy oscillating,

Jed





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