SynthModules

Nice to read and great work!
I hope i'll be able to order a psim in the near future.

Regards,

Dennis

On 5/13/05, synthmodules <synthmodules@synthmodules.com> wrote:
>  Andrew,
>  
>  I can't wait to see your latest programs.  Your previous efforts have
>  been incredible.  Do you have any MP3's of completed works we can
>  listen to yet?  As far as the PSIM-1's go, I miscounted before.  There
>  are a total of 24 "In The Wild", plus 2 that were completed months ago
>  I've been using as templates (so two of you out there are going to get
>  earlier dated modules), and 30 more (12 of which are partials) that
>  are getting ready to ship.  That will make a total of 56 total with
>  six more following shortly as I'll be doing two prototype runs of
>  three modules to try out some new ideas for improving and cutting down
>  manufacturing time.  Next time I design a module and do a layout with
>  all vertically mounted resistors... someone please kick me in my head!
>  ;) 
>  
>  * Yes Grant... I know... next time I'll listen!  :) * 
>  
>  Mistakes I've made so far include using all (except the DAC)
>  through-hole parts, all vertically mounted individual resistors (could
>  have used a few resistor networks and reduced the parts count a lot),
>  screwed up the spacing on all the diodes (each had to be hand-formed -
>  don't trust PCB layout software!), and most importantly... back up all
>  the files as I go.  As most of you know, I had some computer problems
>  that caused some set-backs.  Well, what only a couple of you know is
>  to what extent.  My primary computer died.  That you know.  What you
>  probably didn't know was it actually died twice.  First, the mainboard
>  fried itself.  So, I built a new computer and trasferred the files
>  over.  No problem.  But then, the new computer did something I had
>  never expected.  It died too!  I lost ALL my emails, files, design
>  notes, PCB files, panel files, layout files, shipping addresses, parts
>  orders, etc.  I was running a RAID 1 array (mirrored drives) and
>  thought things were "safe".  However, the RAID controller took a dive
>  and wiped the partition table.  Basic recovery utilities didn't do a
>  thing.  Even on a Linux box (which easily can see and do data recovery
>  on about 99% of "lost" NTFS drives/files) saw nothing but completely
>  blank SATA drives.  A good friend of mine does data recovery for a
>  living.  Using about $40k worth of equipment and software, he
>  recovered 100% of my files.  I got it ALL back (and now burned to
>  DVD).  I had to build a new computer *again* and am doing regular
>  backups.  Can you imagine what I felt like when I thought I had lost
>  ALL the PSIM-1 files???  
>  
>  Anyway, the six "new" modules have not be sold or spoken for yet...
>  but more details will be released once ALL these remaining modules
>  have shipped.  Until then, I'm not even thinking about anything else.
>  
>  The remaining modules are sitting here next to me.  The PSIM-1 PCB's
>  are completely populated, and resting neatly in an anti-static drive
>  tray (the kind hard drives are shipped in).  It's quite an awesome
>  site to see all those boards completed (except the soldering).
>  
>  More later... another update soon...
>  
>  Take care,
>  Brice
>  
>  
>  --- In SynthModules@yahoogroups.com, "Andrew Scheidler"
>  <xpandrew@p...> wrote:
>  > Hey Brice -
>  > 
>  > Good to hear that things are going well!  There will be a lot of
>  *really
>  > happy* people soon :)
>  > 
>  > I'll try to get a few of my newer programs cleaned up and
>  nice-looking,
>  > then post them for Psimian Consumption.
>  > 
>  > So how many PSIMs are on the planet now?  And how many are in this
>  new
>  > batch?
>  > 
>  > Andrew
>  > 
>  > http://www.ph.k12.in.us/~drew/noise/psim/
>  > 
>  > >>> synthmodules@s... 05/12/05 9:12 AM >>>
>  > Just a quick update... I met my goals for yesterday.  ALL the
>  > remaining PSIM-1 boards are fully populated.  I'm on track for
>  > soldering on Sunday.  :)
>  > 
>  > More later...
>  > - Brice
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