MOTM

One of the problems with using something like the analog switches for
something like this might be the resistance of  the switch.  Small amount of
resistance makes a big difference in the 822 summing circuits.  However, you
have touched on something.  An extra input can be added to the 822 or 831 in
many different ways for a variety of functions.  Each channel has an extra
spot on the PCB where one more summing resistor could be installed thanks to
the trim / no-trim option.  There are several functions that could be
implemented here.  Just some quick thoughts:
FM input. (this might be nice on the upcoming micro VCO_
Master tune for the VCOs on that switch (all channels at once.)

I plan to do development down that line later and document it on my web
site.  However, I am deep in metal brackets right now.  As for the shortage
of 822 / 831 panels.  You are not alone.  Interest in this DIY project
increased significantly once PCBs were made available.  After these final
resistor tweaks I am looking at this weekend and the completion of assembly
docs, and custom panels (thanks to Dave Bradley - THE man) and custom made
mounting brackets, this thing is about 90% up to kit status.  I never had
any plans for this to happen.  If  I had known, I would have spent more prep
time up front instead of such a piece meal operation.  Which of course, does
bring up another interesting question.  Would additional people be
interested in these if I were to do a very limited edition of kits or
assembled modules?  There are more PCBs.  Inquiring minds .....

In any case, the next run of Dave Bradley's Stooge-approved panels will most
certainly include 831s and 822s for all those with 822 and 831 PCBs and no
panels.

Larry Hendry


----- Original Message -----
From: sikorsky <vulture.squadron@...>
To: <motm@egroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2001 6:12 PM
Subject: [motm] another stupid idea


hello all,

i even got out of bed for this one:

if you had a spare 822 board you could assemble it with jacks where the
rotary switches would be, patch it to a bank of motm#700s attach a clock
source, a clock divider - and hey presto - a sort of arpegiator..?

fortunately i had the forethought to order two sets of pcbs and only the one
set of panels :-)

of course, this is probably a very badly flawed idea

cheers
paul b
(an android dreaming of electric sheep..?)