Muff's Modules & More

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I discovered this subforum a few days ago and I seem to have already started and order parts for like 10 different projects and parts for the first haven't even come in yet.

I thought I was addicted to eurorack when I got into a few months ago and now I don't see how I will ever save for built modules- with DIY it is cheap but the runs are so limited it is almost more addictive since you feel you need to get in on PCBs, parts, and panels before it's too late and they are no longer available.

I think I have like 8-11 projects/modules I've started getting supplies for already and more I want to start on...

Anyway- thanks for making the little community so awesome and people sharing their designs and projects. I thought muffs was a great community already but this sub set takes it to another level with people sharing so much stuff for little to no profit. cool

negativspace · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 3:48 pm Post subject:

Only 15?

Yes, a healthy backlog is both normal and appropriate... as long as you're making progress I wouldn't worry.

Dego · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:15 pm Post subject:

xpander · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:18 pm Post subject:

nickster · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:19 pm Post subject:

The backlog is not the problem. But the nervous glances at the swiftly diminishing empty spaces on one's current case with the impending sense of forebodance that a new monster case is soon to be born, most assuredly is. thumbs up

A PCB can lie about waiting to be populated. A case screams to be made and once done cries out to the world " Hail Daisy mother of Moo fill me up ladie"

raisinbag · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:43 pm Post subject:

I'm guilty. Only been a year since I started building synth stuff again and am past the 15 mark for sure.

spotta · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:47 pm Post subject:

chinard · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:49 pm Post subject:

CJ Miller · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 5:37 pm Post subject:

15 would be nice... I am in the triple digits here

maskull · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 5:53 pm Post subject:

Guilty.

Most of my backlog is created due to my reasoning that I can save money by putting together one giant Mouser order to save on shipping. I always forget to order something but won't reorder unless I need a bunch of stuff.

ABC · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 6:04 pm Post subject:

bulk buying components is the easiest way to fool yourself that just one more project can't be a bad thing.

thumbs up

ringstone · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 6:18 pm Post subject:

Well, that gave me a good laugh.

Your adventure is only just beginning my friend!

Cheers
Blair

moogah · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 7:17 pm Post subject:

zoot horn rollo · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 7:33 pm Post subject:

Luka · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 7:48 pm Post subject:

im down to about 4 unpopulated pcbs and a bunch waiting on panels / final parts

getting content with my modular

though i am looking at sequencers and drum machines, effect boxes now smile

marvkaye · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 7:53 pm Post subject:

Juxwl · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 8:16 pm Post subject:

sduck · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 8:20 pm Post subject:

You can stop? Say it isn't so. I'm about at the hundred module point, and have pcbs here for maybe that many more.

The one thing I try to do is only have one project going at a time. This doesn't always work, but it makes life a bit more sane.

pugix · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 9:14 pm Post subject:

I don't think I've ever had 15 projects in play. I like to obsess over each one, and so I need to concentrate. hihi

My building slowed down when my cabinets filled up. But I've found a way to continue. I have a 2U high 19-inch space now. My current obsession is filling that with one panel and 11 modules behind it. Is that one project or 11? There will be 5 or 6 PC boards. screaming goo yo

jonbstevens · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 9:32 pm Post subject:

I have every intention of stopping building modules once my case is full -- which should be very soon.