[sdiy] Mikado: A DIY Analog Sequencing System

[Jim Johnson]

>Mikado Locomotive was a 2-8-2 wheel arrangement. But it. also, was named
>for the Japanese Mikado, as they were the first to order this wheel
>arrangement in a steam locomotive.

That's the last time I underestimate the Synth-DIY group's grasp of
esoteric trivia!

Jim

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On 3/30/02 at 3:42 PM Scott Evans, Gen Mgr wrote:

>Mikado Locomotive was a 2-8-2 wheel arrangement. But it. also, was named
>for the Japanese Mikado, as they were the first to order this wheel
>arrangement in a steam locomotive.
>
>Scott Evans
>
>Jim Johnson wrote:
>> 
>> You-all may remember that a few months ago, I was whining about my
>> difficulty in locating a sequencer that suits my artistic needs <sniff>.
>> Well, I have the solution. For the past couple of months, Jim Patchell
>and
>> I have been working out the design for this sequencer, and we (hell,
>let's
>> be frank: the other Jim is doing all the work) have just reached the
>point
>> were circuit design and front-panel layout are nearly complete.
>> 
>> I've put together a Web site describing the project, at
>> http://www.technotoys.com/mikado. Your comments are invited!
>> 
>> >From my perspective, I have a special plea for anyone familiar with the
>> Schaeffer Frontplatten system: if you see any impracticalities in this
>> panel, please let me know. In particular, I have several places where
>> engraved lines overlap drilled holes.. mostly due to my laziness and use
>of
>> a grid for layout. All other comments are of course welcome.
>> 
>> Special thanks to Paul Perry for suggesting this route.
>> 
>> And I bet nobody can guess where the name Mikado comes from (hint: not
>the
>> Emperor of Japan).
>> 
>> Jim Johnson
>> Metaphoric Software
>> -------------------
>> Makers of Techno Toys
>> Software for Electronic Music
>> http://www.technotoys.com
>> info at technotoys.com


Jim Johnson 
Metaphoric Software
-------------------
Makers of Techno Toys
Software for Electronic Music
http://www.technotoys.com
info at technotoys.com