Elektor Formant Modular

Hi zombie_tron

The connectors seem unnecessary extra work at first glance. It all depends on what you plan to do with the modules.
Building a cabinet with connectors to accomodate different modules is an investment that pays itself back many times as soon as you want to modify or repair a module.  To be able to just pull out a module and slide it back in is a wonderful experience :-D

As I am an avid experimenter, I built an extension cable, basically two connectors with a long flatcable in between. This allowed me to work on a module outside of the cabinet while it was operating.

I do have other equipment without connectors, just quickly soldered together. But when these need repair (and eventually they all do) it is a lot of hassle.

 Gerard


>i wanted to say hi and express my relief in finding this group.
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>i thought i would jump in with a question. ive accumulated a few formant modules and ordered a power supply for them (from curetronics). i noticed that some of the modules have a 31 pin connnector on the back of the card, whereas some of the (older?) modules only have a few pins attached to the back.
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>im thinking to do away with these connectors, and just solder to the proper pins to power the module / connect it others.  does anyone else have experience with or opinions on this?
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>thanks
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