Modular Synth Panels

That kid of yours is something else.  Actually a 7u panel is sensible if it is the main vco in the cabinet it is going into. When working on a synthi the VCO is what you tend to obsess on. Small vco knobs don't hunt. I guess I am down for a 7 and a 5.

If it is a short run perhaps Scott could use  Metalphoto , MF makes stick on panels that that are really thin metal and very cheap after art costs, (relatively you  send them a punched panel and they can print and stick on an overlay that will be punched and match or they can do a regular panel. They use all art types prbly not .fpd.
>
> Hi Guys - On our site, we show a 4U version with some tiny (1/2") knobs.  We're almost certain everything will fit behind the panel but we're going to do a very careful experiment to make sure.  Before Scott makes any panels, we'll buy some of the 1/2" knobs and lay them out and photo it all so everyone can see exactly what it will look like, OK?
> 
> At Scott's suggestion, Will developed an alternative 5U version.  It's exactly the same layout, except it has a slightly larger (and less expensive) vernier (counting) dial and it uses the "Tellun" Standard .67in dia knobs that match MOTM standard except are smaller.
> 
> In both these layouts, Will kept as many as possible of the control elements on the standard MOTM grid - especially the horizontal - and they both look real good (to my eye).
> 
> In our case, if either the four or five U version is made, we intend to build a 1U sister module with three wave-shapers to supply SIN, SAW, TRI, and SQR outputs for each VCO.
> 
> We've already done the research on this - it looks like it can be accomplished by using three MFOS VCO PCBs and feeding the "core" output of each Living VCO into the Wave-Shaper section of the MFOS circuit at R12.  (please review)
> 
> So at my request, Will also developed yet another panel layout that includes the wave-shaper outputs in the same panel as the Living VCO.  It's 7U, (one unit larger than the 5U plus the 1U daughter-board), uses all MOTM standard knobs (except the larger counting dials), and has the SIN, SAW, TRI, SQR outs at the bottom (a-la the MOTM-300) as well as the standard Living VCO outputs.
> 
> At the moment, I haven't got time to give the 5U and 7U versions a final review and post them, but I promise I will when I have time later on tonight.
> 
> As for me, I'm leaning toward Will's 7U version.  I know it sounds crazy - and most people will want the 4U or 5U versions.  So I'll probably ask Scott to do a one-off for us (although I have heard interest in the 7U from at least one other builder).
> 
> Still the 4U or 5U is going to suit most people just fine.
> 
> Again, I'll post them later one way or another.
> 
> Thx.
> 
> Bill (and Will)
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In ModularSynthPanels@yahoogroups.com, Scott Deyo <contact@> wrote:
> >
> > The 'ills have some designs they've been working on:
> > http://dragonflyalley.com/constructionJHLivingVCO.htm
> > 
> > Scott Deyo
> > The Bridechamber
> > contact@
> > http://www.bridechamber.com
> > Jealous Edison Record Kompany
> > http://www.jealousedison.com
> > 
> > 
> > On May 25, 2009, at 11:48 AM, adaaxs wrote:
> > 
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >  I know this is down the road (wish it wasn't) but are there any ideas 
> > > for JH living vco panels ? is it going to be one w controller and add 
> > > ons or full three w controller like on a Moog ? I have been dropping 
> > > threes of every type I have ever done except lfos.
> > >  For me it lvco is an easy build, couldn't resist starting on one. I 
> > > found that the smaller smd bypass caps (1205 ?) are easier to attach 
> > > to the pcb, much neater and I don't melt them.
> > >
> > >
> >
>