Doepfer

> Yes, I've replaced leds in all of my modules with blue leds, I've 
> even fitted blue 7 segment displays to the A-113 subharmonic 
> generator and a blue LCD display to my Schaltwerk sequencer as well 
> as 200 rectangular blue leds - not for the faint hearted! (see files 
> area of Schaltwerk Yahoo group for pix of this mod)
You almost read my mind there!  I also have an MAQ16/3 that is going
to require not only the LED replacements but also the LCD will need to
be replaced with blue as well.  Although I'll more than likely see if
Doug at Sonic Highway can perform this task.  At some point, I'm sure
to end up in the future with at least one module that has the LED
display so I hope that ordering those modules in blue will also come
with the LCD already replaced.


> For standard modules use 3mm Blue leds, if your UK get them from 
> Rapid electronics, Kingsbright L-934m series at 70 pence each. No 
> need to worry about changing current limiting resistors, they just 
> drop straight in.
I'm in the US so I just had Doug order the "official" blue LEDs from
Doepfer for updating my current modules like the A145, A118, A170 and
A127.  My other modules already have blue LEDs (and I love them!).  



> Be particularly careful on the modules that use double sided pcb's, 
> the tracks are very thin and easily damaged - easiest way to remove 
> the old led is to heat both pads simultaniously with soldering iron 
> and then very carefully pull led out. Then use a de-soldering braid 
> to remove the old solder from the holes before inserting the new 
> led.
Thanks.  I appreciate the advice.  

Kindest regards,
John