My project is a fully DIY & anaglouge modular synth based on the eurorack system. It features 4 fundemental components of synthesis - a VCO, LFO, VCF & VCA. Because it is a modular synth & based on eurorack, this means that I can create more modules when I please to expand the functionality of my synth. There is no bottom case on the pannels as they are intended to me rack mounted on a system called eurorack. d eurorack. Something like this
I made this my project is due to my passion for synth music and a want to learn to electronics. This was perfect as I could learn some basics of anaglouge electronics while also creating a useable, musical instrument. It was also perfect because modular synthesis is typically a very expensive hobby to get into..
Synth pannel CAD source files: https://www.mediafire.com/folder/19pjphztzjj5q/Synth+Pannel
A psu is included in my BOM because a eurorack system has specific power requiremnets. The psu sends +12v, -12v, 5v & GND to each individual module. It can also carry CV information. The psu also has a daisy chain ribbon as each module is powered individually. This is why they are fairly expensive, but also why one is required.red.
| Value | Qty | Footprint | Source | Price | Where from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5k | 1 | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | DS-20 VCF | 0.12 | Tayda |
| 100k | 44 | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | DOMSynth, DS-20 VCF, Dom LFO, Dom VCA | 1.25 | Tayda |
| 100n | 4 | Capacitor_THT:C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | DS-20 VCF | 0.4 | Tayda |
| 10k | 27 | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | DOMSynth, DS-20 VCF, Dom LFO, Dom VCA | 2.7 | Tayda |
| 10u | 4 | Capacitor_THT:C_Disc_D3.0mm_W1.6mm_P2.50mm | DS-20 VCF, Dom VCA | 0.15 | Tayda |
| 14k | 1 | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | DOMSynth | ---- | |
| 150k | 2 | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | Dom LFO | 0.25 | Tayda |
| 15k | 13 | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | Dom VCA | 0.3 | Tayda |
| 1M | 3 | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | DOMSynth | 0.15 | Tayda |
| 1N4148 | 5 | Diode_THT:D_DO-35_SOD27_P7.62mm_Horizontal | DOMSynth, Dom LFO | 0.05 | Tayda |
| 1k | 23 | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | DOMSynth, DS-20 VCF, Dom LFO, Dom VCA | 0.45 | Tayda |
| 1k5 | 1 | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | DOMSynth | 0.15 | Tayda |
| 1n | 2 | Capacitor_THT:C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | DS-20 VCF | 0.9 | Tayda |
| 1µF | 1 | Capacitor_THT:C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | DOMSynth | 0.12 | Tayda |
| 2.2k | 2 | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | Dom LFO | 0.15 | Tayda |
| 2.2nF | 1 | Capacitor_THT:C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | DOMSynth | 0.06 | Tayda |
| 200k | 3 | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | Dom VCA | 0.12 | Tayda |
| 220 | 4 | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | DS-20 VCF | 0.8 | Tayda |
| 220k | 1 | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | DS-20 VCF | 0.15 | Tayda |
| 250k | 1 | Potentiometer_THT:Potentiometer_Alpha_RD901F-40-00D_Single_Vertical | DOMSynth | 1.29 | Tayda |
| 33k | 4 | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | DOMSynth, Dom VCA | 0.15 | Tayda |
| 4.7k | 5 | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | DS-20 VCF, Dom LFO | 0.15 | Tayda |
| 4.7n | 1 | Capacitor_THT:C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | DS-20 VCF | 0.07 | Tayda |
| 470k | 1 | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | DS-20 VCF | 0.15 | Tayda |
| 470n | 1 | Capacitor_THT:C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | DS-20 VCF | 0.08 | Tayda |
| 47k | 1 | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | DS-20 VCF | 0.15 | Tayda |
| 47n | 2 | Capacitor_THT:C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | Dom LFO | 0.13 | Tayda |
| 500k | 2 | Potentiometer_THT:Potentiometer_Alpha_RD901F-40-00D_Single_Vertical | Dom LFO | 1.34 | Tayda |
| 5k | 3 | Potentiometer_THT:Potentiometer_Bourns_3296P_Horizontal | Dom VCA | 0.18 | Tayda |
| 68k | 2 | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | DOMSynth | 0.15 | Tayda |
| 74HC14 | 1 | Package_DIP:DIP-14_W7.62mm | DOMSynth | 0.66 | Tayda |
| Audio Jack | 23 | Connector_Audio:Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | DOMSynth, DS-20 VCF, Dom LFO, Dom VCA | 8.97 | Tayda |
| BC548 | 10 | Package_TO_SOT_THT:TO-92_Inline | DOMSynth, Dom VCA | 0.4 | Tayda |
| BC557 | 2 | Package_TO_SOT_THT:TO-92_Inline | DS-20 VCF | 0.06 | Tayda |
| BC558 | 1 | Package_TO_SOT_THT:TO-92_Inline | DOMSynth | 0.04 | Tayda |
| 10u Polarised | 2 | Capacitor_THT:CP_Radial_D5.0mm_P2.50mm | Dom VCA | 0.06 | Tayda |
| Conn_02x08_Odd_Even | 2 | Connector_IDC:IDC-Header_2x08_P2.54mm_Vertical | DS-20 VCF, Dom VCA | --- | |
| Conn_02x08_Top_Bottom | 2 | Connector_IDC:IDC-Header_2x08_P2.54mm_Vertical | DOMSynth, Dom LFO | --- | |
| LED | 2 | LED_THT:LED_D5.0mm | DS-20 VCF | 0.048 | Tayda |
| LM13700 | 2 | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23-5 | DS-20 VCF | 4.7 | Tayda |
| TL072 | 10 | Package_DIP:DIP-8_W7.62mm | DS-20 VCF, Dom VCA | 14.9 | Tayda |
| TL074 | 8 | Package_DIP:DIP-14_W7.62mm | DOMSynth, Dom LFO | 4.72 | Tayda |
| 100k | 13 | Pot | 8.71 | Tayda | |
| 10k | 1 | Pot | 0.67 | Tayda | |
| 1M | 1 | Pot | 0.67 | Tayda | |
| 1k | 2 | MusicThingModular:BOURNS_3362P_TRIMMER | 0.12 | Tayda | |
| 10k | 3 | Potentiometer_THT:Potentiometer_Bourns_3296P_Horizontal | 0.18 | Tayda | |
| Tayda | |||||
| Power Male | 4 | 1.2 | |||
| Power Female | 4 | 0.52 | |||
| Tayda Shipping | 1 | 9.25 | Tayda | ||
| PSU | 1 | Behringer System 55 CP1A Power Supply Module | 62.56 | Gear4Music | |
| G4M Shipping | 2.71 | ||||
| PCB 110x60 | 2 | 13 | JLB PCB | ||
| PCB 110x40 | 2 | 11.4 | JLB PCB | ||
| JLB Shipping | 1 | 3.12 | |||
| Total Price | $160.77 |