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Re: Polysix Issues with: VCA / Octave Switch / Program 1 LED

2011-02-02 by Alexis V. Rogers

There is 5V at IC35 pin 16. All of the connections check ok.

And, I do have access to a scope.

--- In PolySix@yahoogroups.com, klosmon <klosmon@...> wrote:
> It's conceivable that IC35 (CMOS 4042) is dead;  is there 5V at pin 16?
> As long as you're checking continuity, look at the resistor network of 
> R94 - 97 from the output pins;  the junction of the four resistors 
> should connect to pin 6 of CN03 to the effects board.
> 
> Also, check the connections from the front panel:  the rotary switch 
> requires connections to P10, 11, 12 & 13, and D03.
> 
> It's unfortunate you don't have access to a scope:  while continuity 
> checking is good, viewing the test points with a scope is a much faster 
> way of determining what's working correctly & what isn't.
> 
> ~G

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