C.K. Builds a Befaco MIDI Thing euro rack module (eurorack)
Needed a MIDI-CV module for the shop, so picked up a Befaco MIDI Thing.
Good build, very good fun featured unit. Build time, about 2 hours. Recommended!
MIDI Thing:
https://www.befaco.org/midi-thing/
Eurorck power supply used Frequency Central Routemaster
https://frequencycentral.co.uk/produc...
Duskwork Osc. used in testing
https://duskwork.net/product/vco3/
Background music by C.K. Haun (me), you can listen on SoundCloud
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0:00 Intro
00:52 What's in the bag?
10:00 Build begins, main board
17:45 squiggly traces
19:23 ferite cores
21:20 IC sockets
24:36 IC identification
33:35 Control board begins
34:00 Control board parts
37:20 making sure the spacer nuts doesn't interfere with switches
38:39 Jack and switch placement
40:42 Placing the front panel
47:56 mating the two boards
50:02 Power up and test