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Note that Grant didn't mention the first run of the 300 Series Wiard modules,
which also had UV visable ink for the labeling.



--- In SynthModules@yahoogroups.com, "grantrichter2001" <grichter@a...> wrote:
> Royal Air Force fighter planes used UV visable instrument 
> markings for night flying during WWII. If you shine a UV light on a 
> Synthi or Putney, the knob pointer glow from the UV ink because 
> they are military surplus knobs. The strange things your find out 
> on tour.
> 
> The UV visable thing is a great idea. There was a DJ mixer for 
> sale with UV visable ink. Can't remember the brand, Roland 
> maybe.
> 
> 
> 
> --- In SynthModules@yahoogroups.com, "Dave Randalls" 
> <eclipsedave@d...> wrote:
> > Hi folks,
> >   Dave here in WV...I'm new to the group and just wanted to 
> introduce
> > myself...
> >   I am currently waiting on a shipment of MOTM modules in kit 
> form
> > and will be building a custom case using thick UV glow 
> plexiglass.
> > I'll also attempt to cover each knob with a laser-cut UV glow
> > plexidisc in 4 different colors according to module function. 1/4"
> > cables will be sleeved with UV tubing with heatshrink on the 
> ends to
> > prevent fraying...I'll keep you posted on this nuclear reactor...
> > 
> >   Any other UV
> > glow ideas? Hit me up!
> > 
> > Can anyone please tell me:
> > 
> >   *If* an oscilloscope is needed to test my assembled MOTM 
> modules, 
> > what is the least expensive, but decent model to buy?
> > 
> >   Are the 4-pin power connectors for this brand of modules 
> > called "Molex" connectors?  If so, can I connect those crazy 
> custom 
> > PC accessories to them at the same time?  If I may, will they 
> create 
> > any noise in the final signal?
> > 
> >   Is there any *serious* risk in using plexiglass for the module 
> > cabinet concerning static electricity?
> > 
> > Is that your final answer?
> > 
> > Thanks in advance...
> > -Dave