[sdiy] Re: diodes/LDR

[harrybissell]

Hi Dan...

I wasn't really attempting to be 'snippy'... just playful.
I might even reverse engineer one just for the fun of it.

The points were (as I saw them) that the MoogerFooger is
a current product for Big Briar and if they wanted to
post schematics it would be their business.

Most of the effect schematics on the web have been there for
many years, are often the result OF reverse-engineering and are
not scans of manufacturer's documents (unless they are long
out-of-business).  Even then, a scan of a schematic used without
permission violates copyright laws.

The comment (not mine) to "Ask Bob" was not flippant at all. Bob
Moog HAS been known to offer information when asked.  He gave me
permission to make the PV-1 pitch to voltage converter based on his
design.  All he asked was that the board have the text "Based on Etherwave
Pitch to Voltage converter by Bob Moog, used with permission" and that I
send him a unit to play with. So I did.

I think that Bob recognised that the product would not be commercially viable...

based on his knowledge of the Theremin market. He was actually doing everyone a
favor by giving permission... maybe some folks might even buy a theremin to go
with the converter...

The MoogerFoogers are a different story... posting schematics would probably
not enhance the sale of $300 units (expensive for you and me both....).  But I
think
the advice given (in a light-hearted way) is really valid.  Reverse Engineering
is a
protected practice (its NOT illegal)... and the community would benefit from the

information.

Its also possible that the information is "Trade Secret" (as opposed to
patented)
in which case there is no way that you will be given a schematic by Big Briar...

as trade secret protection implies that the only way you could have gotten the
information is by theft.

Again, sorry if I came off as snippy. Not my intention at all....

H^) harry

dan g+ wrote:

> p.s. it's impressive that you can be so snippy about the question when i've
> found just about every other stomp box schematic i'd want on the web.
> including moog schematics.
>
> it's not like it would actually hurt their buisness if some hobbyists had
> scanned them somewhere.
>
> maybe you don't get it, but i don't have 300 bucks, yet do have an
> insatiable quest for knowledge.
>
> once again, thanks.
>
> dan
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "harrybissell" <harrybissell at prodigy.net>
> To: "Theo" <t.hogers at home.nl>
> Cc: "dan g+" <streamofstudio at flashmail.com>; "Synth-DIY list"
> <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
> Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2003 1:53 PM
> Subject: Re: [sdiy] Re: diodes/LDR
>
> > 4) Buy ME the moogerfooger and I'll reverse engineer it for you.  Then you
> can
> > post the schematic on the web... or keep it a secret for yourself (I'll
> never
> > tell)
> >
> > of course I get to keep the fooger....    ;^P
> >
> > H^) harry
> >
> > Theo wrote:
> >
> > > 1) Get a job with Big Briar.
> > > 2) Ask Bob, you never know.
> > > 3) Buy the moogefooger you want the schematic from and reverse
> engenieer.
> > >
> > > Theo
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: dan g+ <streamofstudio at flashmail.com>
> > > To: Synth-DIY list <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
> > > Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2003 10:44 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [sdiy] Re: diodes/LDR
> > >
> > > > Hello all,
> > > > my name's dan. I just joined this list and have all ready learned
> quite a
> > > > few things. A wonderful resource it is.
> > > > So right now i have what i imagine to be a longshot question.. but
> that's
> > > > based on google searches and the lack of success there in.
> > > >
> > > > Does anyone have or know of a place to get MOOGERFOOGER schematics?
> > > >
> > > > thanks a bunch
> > > > dan
> > > >
> >
> >