When will the DIY board be available

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--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , <yahoo@...> wrote:
>
> > I understand the design philosophy for the unit - a stand alone
> > table top unit like a Dark Energy . I just thought that a lot of
> > users would like to incorporate something like that into their
> > modulars. I was thinking of a board mounted parallel to the front
> > panel but the length of the current design looks like it would
> > take up over half or more of the 84hp of a euro rack. If it were
> > 3 times as wide and 1/3 as long it would fit behind a panel on
> > standoffs quite easily - sort of like a SEM's circuit board is
> > mounted behind the pots. I guess I was projecting the perfect
> > layout for me! Like I said a DIY A-111-5. I would one of those
> > but I guess I will get a A-111-5 instead. Looks like you will get
> > my cash either way :-)
> >
> > -James
>
> The main idea behind the DIY synth is not to save money but to have fun with
> building your own synth with the type/size/color of controls, switches and
> sockets (e.g. even 1/4" or banana) you want to have. From my point of view
> it does not make sense to built something like A-111-5 from it. The DIY
> board will be in the 100 Euro range and you have to add about 30
> potentiometers with knobs, about 30 sockets (or less you don't need access
> to all functions) and some switches. And don't forget the case or front
> panel. Even if you can get inexpensive parts e.g. from a surplus supplier
> the total charges (DIY synth board + controls, knobs, sockets and switches)
> will be in the 200 Euro range. And it took me about two days to built the
> prototype example shown on the web site (drilling the acrylic glass was the
> hell :-). Taking all that into consideration I would buy the A-111-5 instead
> of building an A-111-5 "clone" from the DIY synth board. As already said:
> only if you have fun to built your own DIY synth and if you have some
> experience with electronics and mechanical skills it makes sense to use the
> DIY synth board.
>
> Best wishes
> Dieter Doepfer
>