WIGGLING 'LITE' IN GUEST MODE

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http://mattsonminimodular.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=117

[futuresoundsystems]

Awesome!

[johnnymad]

you can never have enough diy modules! it's good to see another builder getting into kits.

[chinard]

awesome idea!

[Rod Serling Fan Club]

Nice. Too bad he isn't just offering PCBs w/parts lists and instructions for true DIY.

[RF]

[pugix]

I hope he will include a schematic diagram at least.

[redmartian]

[DGTom]

ouch!

I think this is great! I'm hoping more people get into the 'bare-bones' or populated / calibrated boards game.

'true DIY' ?

This way makes more sense as a way of opening up a closed system to other modular users without having to spend 90% of your time assisting people assemble kits via email etc.

[mmm]

Technically, the cosmetics are DIY.

I'm just trying to open up my stuff for the guys that have a knack for doing that sort of thing.

I just posted the prices for the boards I'm ready to release on they're own on my WIKI. All of them hover right around $75.00

I told one guy that the DIY'ers out there range from "doing it all" to drawing graphics on a piece of cardboard with a Sharpee. Or, anywhere in between.

I have one guy that wants a full set to mount in a box and make his own hardwired system.

But, this is what I'm offering after a lot of suggestions. Some people will like it, some won't. I hope more people like the option than not.

G

[suitandtieguy]

this is great, i'm glad you're doing it George.

[CZ Rider]

[sandyb]

cool idea.
thanks George

[essex sound lab]

I think it's great. Making it easier for people to port modules to other platforms without building them from scratch is an excellent idea.

I wish more vendors would consider this. Or go multi-format as STG has, to some extent MOTM has, Wiard (w/ Malekko) has and hopefully Ken MacBeth will .

George's approach is clever, and I think in excellent spirit.

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[johnnymad]

i still think it's a great idea even if it isn't "true" diy. you've got to start somewhere.

[ach_gott]

Thanks George!

[fluxmonkey]

this is really great, thanks for doing this. hoping this helps make your project financially sustainable. and echoing richard's sentiment, hoping for schemos...

happy new year!

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[mmm]

I really hate to deny people things but, I won't be releasing my schematics. Sorry guys.

I have over $100K and Lord knows how much time in designing and developing my circuits. I went into this knowing that the circuits are my creations or owned by me and I didn't grab public domain material. I could have copied prior stuff but, I wouldn't have felt "right". It really was a personal challenge for my peace of mind.

Scott Rise of division-6 designed my MIDI circuit and software, and Jim Patchell and I collaborated on the filter design. I have to pay them on a fee-per-piece basis. I asked both of them to do this for me because my time was booked with everything else going on. I am really grateful that they took those tasks on for me. Thanks guys.

I guess I could have just paid off my mortgage and not done this but...well, you guys know about this stuff. I think there's a synth gene that forces us to dive into this art form. It doesn't necessarily make us think rationally but, it's a LOT of fun

Please understand, thanks.

G

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[computer controlled]

Good thing i have 2 extra 3u cases sitting around. No, wait, three.

[JohnLRice]

You rawk, George! Thanks for doing this!

[cornutt]

Whoops, stupid comment... please disregard.

[fluxmonkey]

fully understand, and respect, your choice.

speaking for myself as a DIYer, the biggest draw for this would be to incorporate these into my format of choice... which is physically larger than the mini, and so i'd have to opportunity to expand the functionality a bit, say adding additional ins to the filter, or multiple FM ins to the osc. so supporting that kind of modification, as well as repair, is the reason behind wanting documentation, not stealing the designs.

the other mfgs that support diy (paul, tony, john) all include their schemos to paying customers only, with the restriction that they are not to be redistributed... that's seemed to work ok, but not perfectly, for them. and i think paul's even stated that its trivial for anyone to reverse-engineer the schematic for anything that's not potted, so in practical terms there aren't any secrets, anyway.

but again, i'm sure you've thought all these thing thru; i wouldn't second-guess you on what will be best for the future of your project, which i very much hope will succeed & grow. planning on picking up a couple boards myself, in any event.

allbests
bbob

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[mmm]