Wow, that's a "significant build" ;) I can think of a few things: With your BOM, make the suppliers do the work. Just send it to them and ask for a quote for whatever parts they have. I'd recommend you get a better soldering iron - preferably temperature controlled - they have a knob you can set it by. I have a Weller (good brand, reasonably priced) where the temperature is set by the tip - that works too and have used it for decades. Finally, there's no shame in using IC Sockets. They're cheap, and mean you don't have to worry about overheating your ICs and for debugging, you can just swap them out. Just make sure that doesn't interfere with you clearances between those plugin boards. Oh, you'll also need a solder sucker / braid (don't think you mentioned that). I really wish you the best of luck as with a build that size, it will help... I think you've got the right attitude though - and that's to not rush it as one simple mistake can lead to hours or days of debugging, which as someone mentioned is not easy. PS Remember the classic "How do you eat an elephant? One piece at a time..."
Robin, would recommend joining the DD build group on Facebook if you haven't already, loads of helpful people on there! Also whilst it is possible to build this without loads of test equipment, old analog oscilloscopes can be found cheaply (sometimes even free) locally or online and they are very helpful. Looking forward to the rest of this series!
Great video! Before you start soldering the main board, PLEASE make sure you show how to break off those two edge strips on the long edges of the PCB. They need to be removed, and the best time to do it is before you start soldering components on it. Take some pliers and slowly break those strips loose, they will come off. Thanks.
Well done as ever, Robin. Man, you've got balls! This is going to be a fascinating series, and I've never so much as soldered a thingy to a whatsit, ever. I wish you the best of luck and a bucket load of patience. You are a pioneer!
Good Luck with this, you're probably going to need it. I spent 6 months building a Paia Fatman a few years back, only to mess it up and couldn't for the life of me figure out what had failed. Made a lovely dust catcher though.
What a wonderful opportunity! From what I can see, you have all the tools necessary. Sourcing the parts yourself is a bit tedious but I have learned a lot from researching well enough to buy the right parts. It was worth it for me but I have never tried to buy parts for such a big project. It may be a good idea to rely on another person's expertise this time. Anyway, I am excited to follow your progress.
Nice big boards and large through hole components. These boards will be much easier to populate than the small & busy eurorack PCBs you’ve been working on already. Same stuff, just bigger boards. Don’t let it intimidate you. 👍🏻
awesome :) you lucky sod. good luck with the build. edit i know it's not very environment friendly but get leaded solder (much easier to work with than lead free) with the amount of soldering you're gonna have to do on this you want as few hurdles in your way as possible. don't buy cheapo stuff either (something like locktite or CPC 60/40) you can get a roll of either that will last you literally years for about £20 from RS components don't touch maplins branded stuff with a bargepole
Consider getting an SMD practice soldering kit or two from Amazon (board and some components) and a jeweler's magnifier or a microscope if it's 0603 or smaller. I got a digital one that plugs into USB in the computer and does like 60x magnification, a game changer. Also, a hot air rework station and lead-based solder paste will be worth the small investment. Take it from someone who's just started down this path and has made some mistakes.
There is a LOT of SMD on the Deckard's Dream, over 600 capacitors on the motherboard and the 8 voice cards. Fortunately they're all 0.1uF caps which are fairly big (SMD-wise) and easy to solder. Unfortunately they're all really, really, REALLY close to through-hole pads so there' the danger of plugging a through hole with solder which you'll then have to suck out.
Recommend sourcing from Mouser or Tayda rather than Farnell. Much cheaper and, although they're based in Texas, Mouser generally get stuff to me within a day or two. Good luck with the build!
I just ordered from Mouser (thinking they had a UK warehouse) and they sent components via Fedex over the weekend. I was actually surprised how quick it came from US. No customs issues either!
Hey Phil - that Mouser project you sent me (i think) the quantities seem off. I think it's because it's only doing a single voice card and not all 8 - does that seem right to you?
@@MoltenMusicTech it could be just for a single voice card, I didn't study it. I'll have a look and see if I can compile a cart for a single voice board and then just add how ever many voice cards you want to build.
Good on you! Like you I’m very influenced by blade runner & yes I’d love a cs80 but I don’t have the money or bravery to attempt to build myself so really glad I cam e across this so I can look forward to vicariously seeing your synth build journey so please keep going with it & best of luck!
Good luck in your endeavor. I would love to build one of those myself. If there is a lot of surface mount on the VOICE cards I would definitely consider getting a solder mask made then you could install the surface mount stuff much easier and just reuse the mask for all eight boards.
I mean - I like soldering, love synths, have about the same kit as you, and have knocked up little Arduino gadgets in the past. But that's some next level stuff right there. I'm terrified, and I'm not even doing it...
I could build it easily but rather pay for the built version. Its worth every penny to have it manufactured on an assembly line. The solid state components are very expensive for us compared to the factory having them at cost. Considered building this kind of stuff on you tube for view profits and to show off however I need to remember every time I try to show off in life I end up getting showed up in some way. We can commit no errors and still lose, especially in this era for some reason. Good luck on the project'
synthCube sells a parts kit for this (all the parts minus the PCB's, Panels and other things that it looks like you already have). It would be interesting to see if sourcing your own components was significantly cheaper than this kit which is going to $1600.
I get overwhelmed sourcing for a pedal. There is no way I could get all these parts right. Good luck. You mentioned a place in the states that sells a full kit. Have a link?
True story: My old boss at Korg used to work for a company called Schober Organ. They used to sell kits that you build out yourself to make the organs more affordable. Well, there was a number you could call if for some reason there was some issue, and you would pay the tech (my old boss) to come out and have a look. So, he gets there and the guy greets him and as he's walking over to the organ explains how he was "100% sure" every component was in the coreect spot on the PCB boards and how the stupid thing should work. Well, as it turns out the guy was right. He HAD put every component into the correct spot on each PCB. So my boss takes a closer look, and notices that each "solder" joint was completely clear. Apparently, Einstein had used Crazy Glue to attach all of the components since he "didn't have a soldering iron or solder handy". ....Yeah.
Good luck Robin! The best advice I can give you is upload your BOM to octopart.com, and when you're soldering - keep things clean. The easiest way to get good solder joints is to use extra flux. 8341-10ML from MG Chemicals is a very good flux. Flux solves every problem. Flux for president!! If you need to buy new solder - ask me and I will give you recommendation on lead and lead-free solder if you wish. In any case, go for very small diameter solder with double or triple core no-clean flux.
Hmmm... well each synth voice is like a complete synthesizer - VCOs, VCAs, filters, envelopes etc so it would be more like build 8 complete synths and then working out how to get them to all operate at the same time and in the same way :)
Gosh darn it!! My parents were successful in their undermining of my livelihood. They’ve maneuvered alongside president Trump behind my back and imposed those damned tariffs and basically have my very affordable electronics components and supplies blocked! They’ve got my tugboats blockaded, but only for now, and only as long as I’m too poor to pay these newly imposed horrendous shipping costs that have been introduced in reaction to these tariffs! You had better move and move while you can before you find yourself stymied like me, bewildered at the fact that just so quickly and unexpectedly your immediate synth building progress could be put to a cold stop! Thanks for sharing and I’m hoping that you’ll get those PCBs populated, and soon!
at the moment it's looking like Deckards nightmare! good luck with that, i have built a few small kits, but this looks really scary! and the added headache of sourcing components, so maybe this time next year we will find out if it works,
Oh man, Black Corp obviously have trolled you hard. I'm not sure if you have really realized what a gigantic task you have in front of you. Getting all the parts is quite simple, but then the real "fun" starts. Assembling the PCBs of such a monster takes endless hours of highly focused work. And debugging it afterward (don't dream about it may work when you have finally finished assembly), is a whole nightmare on its own even if you would have a solid knowledge of electronics. That's definitely not comparable with any of the other DIY kits out there. I wish you the best (but fear that won't help).
Great intro, and background information. Do you already have a Multimeter? I don't know about electronics much, but isn't one good for testing components, voltages, and stuff like this. All the best for the build.
Im litterally rolling on the floor of laughter,-dont get me wrong , i love ya man, but the look in youre face , when you grasped the enormety of , the deceive, from Black Box , and the task at hand , it reminds me of the mad professor in Muppet Show ,the guy that always get electricuted... ;-D
I'm going to start with what i have - which is temperature adjustable and i think there's a few tips. There will be time for sorting these things out :)
I'm now in the final stages of building my kit, and I assure you, this is not for beginners! I had a few MFOS builds under my belt and thought, "yeah its probably just a bigger kit with a lot more of the same... probably". Problem after problem, it's finally coming through, but troubleshooting is a skill that needs to be developed before attempting this kit. Also there are no instructions. Also join Muff Wiggler. Also believe in yourself.
@@MoltenMusicTech I should clarify, this is a super fun kit and a really cool synth. You are going to learn a lot and will feel like a superhero when it's done! Have fun, I'm looking forward to your series!
@@MoltenMusicTech I finished the build 2 weeks ago and haven't paid much attention to anything else since then. It's a beautiful synth that's well worth the effort. Good luck to you!
Ive build many modules sourcing parts over the years but made many mistakes on my way, i think its too much expecting you to source parts for the first time on a build that big if you want to build it your far better off ordering the kit of parts. If not it will cost you a fortune in post and packing as you'll be odering components from around the world and forever re-ordering components either ones you've forgot or ones you've ordered that are incorrect values, footprint etc.
in at the deep end!!! I'm just starting out on the DIY road myself - although I'm building a 16n fader thingy not a mad giant synth ;-) I'm sure you probably know about it but I'd recommend th-cam.com/video/J5Sb21qbpEQ/w-d-xo.html EEBlog for soldering advice etc. etc - it's the one everyone seems to mention. I'd suggest all the advice is - get a temperature controlled soldering iron.
Very interesting but 4000 Euros for the built version ... wow ... and Behringer is building a clone ... I understand why people despise them less and less...
Have you tried Mouser Electronics? I've uploaded the BOM and there are a few components you will have to buy from Thonk but here you go: www.mouser.com/ProjectManager/ProjectDetail.aspx?AccessID=cd7961c585 A good starting point.
That's very handy thanks - i think i've discovered this already. The plan is to look at various ways of acquiring the BOM - but that might be really boring. Mouser is definitely one of those ways.
I have built three of these, and have two at home. Please join the Facebook build group. All the existing build docs are located there. There has also been a couple people who did not have much experience building electronic circuits. But the people here will help you: facebook.com/groups/deckardsdream/
@@MoltenMusicTech Oh I'm just goin' on about it not getting all finger-nasty on the card edges. Me and some friends have been restoring older PC type machines (Corona portable latest) and we can see the fingerprints of the former people etched on to card edge connectors from finger oil--its acidic. Totally Jelly on the Deckards's...good luck and thanks for sharing!
@@MoltenMusicTech Not for me! Well, depends on your audience i guess.. nice you have a sense of humor about it! looking forward to your adventure with the Decker's Dream!
YES! You must be new around here - welcome! I tend to talk about stuff, the reasons behind, the story so far and sometimes a product might get a mention. It's just what I do. If you're after quick, light, shallow product demos then you've come to the wrong place :D
I am not new to your channel, I am an old subscriber of you, subscribed you for your videos of daw in Surface. However, it is true that I always fed up watching your videos, coz it takes too much time to find a small piece of information from your videos.
Well thanks for the long time support mate. I don't know what to tell you. I think good information is worth explaining and maybe worth a bit of your time to find it :D
Ya, I understand. But being myself also as a TH-camr (not so big like you), I think you will gain far more popularity if you make more precise videos with sharp focus, by cutting all unnecessary talking. Coz, for example someone who is looking for latency issues in surface pro, obviously has some knowledge about latency, so there is no point of spending 5 minutes only on telling what latency is. Anyway, its my personal feeling. By the way, its nice talking to you. Thanks.
Wow, that's a "significant build" ;) I can think of a few things: With your BOM, make the suppliers do the work. Just send it to them and ask for a quote for whatever parts they have. I'd recommend you get a better soldering iron - preferably temperature controlled - they have a knob you can set it by. I have a Weller (good brand, reasonably priced) where the temperature is set by the tip - that works too and have used it for decades. Finally, there's no shame in using IC Sockets. They're cheap, and mean you don't have to worry about overheating your ICs and for debugging, you can just swap them out. Just make sure that doesn't interfere with you clearances between those plugin boards. Oh, you'll also need a solder sucker / braid (don't think you mentioned that). I really wish you the best of luck as with a build that size, it will help... I think you've got the right attitude though - and that's to not rush it as one simple mistake can lead to hours or days of debugging, which as someone mentioned is not easy.
PS Remember the classic "How do you eat an elephant? One piece at a time..."
man, you will make one great Deckard's Dream, and we will enjoy the journey with you.
Two years later: Deckard's Dream DIY Build 100 - First Sound Demo ;) great video looking forward to seeing the progress :)
Build 100 pt 2 (capacitors around the right way FINALLY) Sound!
Only 2? Come on, Robin's great but not known for his ability to be concise or speedy. TH-cam much love the watch time on the channel tho....
Here we are, 2 years later ;-) To be fair, there's been a pandemic! Looking forward to seeing this bad boy completed.
Nope...2 years later: Deckard's Dream DIY Build 10. Still soldering.
I think we'll hear some results soon :)
The most entertaining and honest and brilliant synth video I have seen in a while!
Thanks!
Robin, would recommend joining the DD build group on Facebook if you haven't already, loads of helpful people on there!
Also whilst it is possible to build this without loads of test equipment, old analog oscilloscopes can be found cheaply (sometimes even free) locally or online and they are very helpful.
Looking forward to the rest of this series!
Yes, i've joined a couple of DDRM facebook groups which have already both helped and bamboozled me just by lurking.
Great! I am happy for you but, please invest in a fan/extractor.
Great video! Before you start soldering the main board, PLEASE make sure you show how to break off those two edge strips on the long edges of the PCB. They need to be removed, and the best time to do it is before you start soldering components on it. Take some pliers and slowly break those strips loose, they will come off. Thanks.
The mad lad ! This is the epitome of DIY build ! I have been tempted for a while. Can't wait to see how you manage it (I'm sure you'll be fine !)
Best of luck with the build. Looking forward to your ongoing updates on this build. Every journey begins with the first step.
Well done as ever, Robin. Man, you've got balls! This is going to be a fascinating series, and I've never so much as soldered a thingy to a whatsit, ever. I wish you the best of luck and a bucket load of patience. You are a pioneer!
Best of luck, Robin! Excited for the rest of the series!
Good Luck with this, you're probably going to need it.
I spent 6 months building a Paia Fatman a few years back, only to mess it up and couldn't for the life of me figure out what had failed.
Made a lovely dust catcher though.
Yes! You can do it! Well, you better be able to... for my sake. Following the journey for now!
Good Luck Robin...Fortune Favours the Brave! Look forward to the journey
What a wonderful opportunity! From what I can see, you have all the tools necessary. Sourcing the parts yourself is a bit tedious but I have learned a lot from researching well enough to buy the right parts. It was worth it for me but I have never tried to buy parts for such a big project. It may be a good idea to rely on another person's expertise this time. Anyway, I am excited to follow your progress.
Nice big boards and large through hole components. These boards will be much easier to populate than the small & busy eurorack PCBs you’ve been working on already. Same stuff, just bigger boards. Don’t let it intimidate you. 👍🏻
Deckard’s Hell. I admire your optimistic approach. Good luck👍
Literally the dream.
I would piss my pants even thinking about soldering one of these beasts.
Good luck!
How the hell have I only seen this now even though I’m subbed? Amazing stuff - very ambitious move. It’s a massive project and I’m very jealous.
Cool! Components are currently stuck in customs so episode 3 will be along soon - check out episode 2 in the meantime.
Molten Music Technology Ace! Look forward to seeing this progress, really enjoy your DIY vids
When you post a video of your build with all eight voices up and running, I'll send you a Stilton and a bottle of Port.
Best of luck to you. I’ll definitely watch this series of build videos. Cheers!
Have been thinking about getting back into model building but this looks like way more fun!😊
Going to be absolutely awesome to watch and hear when completed. So jealous.............
awesome :) you lucky sod.
good luck with the build.
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i know it's not very environment friendly but get leaded solder (much easier to work with than lead free)
with the amount of soldering you're gonna have to do on this you want as few hurdles in your way as possible.
don't buy cheapo stuff either (something like locktite or CPC 60/40) you can get a roll of either that will last you literally years for about £20 from RS components
don't touch maplins branded stuff with a bargepole
Consider getting an SMD practice soldering kit or two from Amazon (board and some components) and a jeweler's magnifier or a microscope if it's 0603 or smaller. I got a digital one that plugs into USB in the computer and does like 60x magnification, a game changer. Also, a hot air rework station and lead-based solder paste will be worth the small investment. Take it from someone who's just started down this path and has made some mistakes.
There is a LOT of SMD on the Deckard's Dream, over 600 capacitors on the motherboard and the 8 voice cards. Fortunately they're all 0.1uF caps which are fairly big (SMD-wise) and easy to solder. Unfortunately they're all really, really, REALLY close to through-hole pads so there' the danger of plugging a through hole with solder which you'll then have to suck out.
My solder sucking skills are unrivalled so don't worry :)
Oh my....
I have a closet with many failed projects that are way smaller than this one...
good luck with the troubleshooting!!
Recommend sourcing from Mouser or Tayda rather than Farnell. Much cheaper and, although they're based in Texas, Mouser generally get stuff to me within a day or two. Good luck with the build!
I just ordered from Mouser (thinking they had a UK warehouse) and they sent components via Fedex over the weekend. I was actually surprised how quick it came from US. No customs issues either!
Highly recommend mouser, I've just run the BOM through and it's quite reasonable with the addition of other parts.
Hey Phil - that Mouser project you sent me (i think) the quantities seem off. I think it's because it's only doing a single voice card and not all 8 - does that seem right to you?
@@MoltenMusicTech it could be just for a single voice card, I didn't study it. I'll have a look and see if I can compile a cart for a single voice board and then just add how ever many voice cards you want to build.
Ah ok - i thought this from your own build. Which makes me feel better about going through it thoroughly and making adjustments :)
Good luck man! And welcome in the real diy!
Good on you! Like you I’m very influenced by blade runner & yes I’d love a cs80 but I don’t have the money or bravery to attempt to build myself so really glad I cam e across this so I can look forward to vicariously seeing your synth build journey so please keep going with it & best of luck!
Thanks!
About time 😉 you are a lucky man, I think🤔. If its too scary just hang the pcbs on the wall, they make beautiful pictures
You got this! Go go go! good luck!
Good luck in your endeavor. I would love to build one of those myself. If there is a lot of surface mount on the VOICE cards I would definitely consider getting a solder mask made then you could install the surface mount stuff much easier and just reuse the mask for all eight boards.
I would have bowed out at surface mount. But, good luck with this, will be watching with interest.
Weirdly, there is not much content on building the DD. I do look forward to this series!
I mean - I like soldering, love synths, have about the same kit as you, and have knocked up little Arduino gadgets in the past. But that's some next level stuff right there. I'm terrified, and I'm not even doing it...
Godspeed, Robin!
Good luck, Robin! You'll be fine.
I could build it easily but rather pay for the built version. Its worth every penny to have it manufactured on an assembly line. The solid state components are very expensive for us compared to the factory having them at cost. Considered building this kind of stuff on you tube for view profits and to show off however I need to remember every time I try to show off in life I end up getting showed up in some way. We can commit no errors and still lose, especially in this era for some reason. Good luck on the project'
You are awesome to take the plunge. I wouldn’t have the patience to put one together like this but you you lolo ...Peace Christo 👽
synthCube sells a parts kit for this (all the parts minus the PCB's, Panels and other things that it looks like you already have). It would be interesting to see if sourcing your own components was significantly cheaper than this kit which is going to $1600.
I get overwhelmed sourcing for a pedal. There is no way I could get all these parts right. Good luck.
You mentioned a place in the states that sells a full kit. Have a link?
Synthcube.com
I appreciate the forbidden planet poster there... first synth soundtrack I believe?
True story: My old boss at Korg used to work for a company called Schober Organ. They used to sell kits that you build out yourself to make the organs more affordable. Well, there was a number you could call if for some reason there was some issue, and you would pay the tech (my old boss) to come out and have a look.
So, he gets there and the guy greets him and as he's walking over to the organ explains how he was "100% sure" every component was in the coreect spot on the PCB boards and how the stupid thing should work.
Well, as it turns out the guy was right. He HAD put every component into the correct spot on each PCB. So my boss takes a closer look, and notices that each "solder" joint was completely clear. Apparently, Einstein had used Crazy Glue to attach all of the components since he "didn't have a soldering iron or solder handy". ....Yeah.
Good luck! Certainly a challenge
Good luck Robin! The best advice I can give you is upload your BOM to octopart.com, and when you're soldering - keep things clean. The easiest way to get good solder joints is to use extra flux. 8341-10ML from MG Chemicals is a very good flux. Flux solves every problem. Flux for president!!
If you need to buy new solder - ask me and I will give you recommendation on lead and lead-free solder if you wish.
In any case, go for very small diameter solder with double or triple core no-clean flux.
Is there a way to emulate something like this with 8 single diy kits (for the voice parts)? Super new to eurorack and DIY.
Hmmm... well each synth voice is like a complete synthesizer - VCOs, VCAs, filters, envelopes etc so it would be more like build 8 complete synths and then working out how to get them to all operate at the same time and in the same way :)
Gosh darn it!! My parents were successful in their undermining of my livelihood. They’ve maneuvered alongside president Trump behind my back and imposed those damned tariffs and basically have my very affordable electronics components and supplies blocked! They’ve got my tugboats blockaded, but only for now, and only as long as I’m too poor to pay these newly imposed horrendous shipping costs that have been introduced in reaction to these tariffs! You had better move and move while you can before you find yourself stymied like me, bewildered at the fact that just so quickly and unexpectedly your immediate synth building progress could be put to a cold stop! Thanks for sharing and I’m hoping that you’ll get those PCBs populated, and soon!
Also good luck with the parts, some of them are rare to find and require a bit of research. I know the befaco store sells some of the IC for example.
at the moment it's looking like Deckards nightmare! good luck with that, i have built a few small kits, but this looks really scary! and the added headache of sourcing components, so maybe this time next year we will find out if it works,
Oh man, I really want to do this. Gonna have to save up...
Oh man, Black Corp obviously have trolled you hard.
I'm not sure if you have really realized what a gigantic task you have in front of you. Getting all the parts is quite simple, but then the real "fun" starts. Assembling the PCBs of such a monster takes endless hours of highly focused work. And debugging it afterward (don't dream about it may work when you have finally finished assembly), is a whole nightmare on its own even if you would have a solid knowledge of electronics.
That's definitely not comparable with any of the other DIY kits out there. I wish you the best (but fear that won't help).
Great intro, and background information. Do you already have a Multimeter? I don't know about electronics much, but isn't one good for testing components, voltages, and stuff like this. All the best for the build.
Sourcing parts is time consuming but not particularly difficult. It isn't fun but isn't painful either.
Wowzer way beyond my technical DIY ability but I suck at soldering electronic components- think I'd just buy a fully assembled unit!
Im litterally rolling on the floor of laughter,-dont get me wrong , i love ya man, but the look in youre face , when you grasped the enormety of , the deceive, from Black Box , and the task at hand , it reminds me of the mad professor in Muppet Show ,the guy that always get electricuted... ;-D
Good luck ol geezer,-l-l-l-lololol :-)
Definitely get a temperature adjustable soldering iron with a chisel tip and use 60/40 solder trust me
Sound advise here...
Get a TS100 from gearbest or banggood. Cheapest way to get a great quality temp control iron.
I'm going to start with what i have - which is temperature adjustable and i think there's a few tips. There will be time for sorting these things out :)
@@MoltenMusicTech By the time you finish this project you will be a master of solder (1st DAN).
Hello Robin. Build this but when you try it, please have a fire extinguisher nearby.
Oboy. That is quite a challenge. But you'll get there. :)
good luck! you can do it!
wishing you luck .. maybe you will inspire me to do the same
Brave, sir. Just earned yourself a sub
AMAZING ONE🍻
Good luck!
awesome!
about 650 SMD capacitors according the BOM 😭
"it doesnt sound like fun to me!" hahaha me neither - Go on Robin!
They don't even supply the front panel and the case?. Why would any one do that.
Because they have retailers who do that for them :)
But yes, it is a bit odd.
I'm now in the final stages of building my kit, and I assure you, this is not for beginners! I had a few MFOS builds under my belt and thought, "yeah its probably just a bigger kit with a lot more of the same... probably". Problem after problem, it's finally coming through, but troubleshooting is a skill that needs to be developed before attempting this kit. Also there are no instructions. Also join Muff Wiggler. Also believe in yourself.
Thanks for that :D
@@MoltenMusicTech I should clarify, this is a super fun kit and a really cool synth. You are going to learn a lot and will feel like a superhero when it's done! Have fun, I'm looking forward to your series!
Ha! Nice one :)
@@MoltenMusicTech I finished the build 2 weeks ago and haven't paid much attention to anything else since then. It's a beautiful synth that's well worth the effort. Good luck to you!
I also would like to do this, 🤷♀️i have experience in soldering and making circuit boards. Who knows.
Deckard's Dream or a Molten Music nightmare, good luck with that.
I'm still waiting for someone to make a CS-80 clone with a few analog and digital ICs instead of hundreds of individual components.
I'd love to do a project like this but I'm scared that I'd mess it up.
They don't even give you the front panel? That's a bit much.
Ive build many modules sourcing parts over the years but made many mistakes on my way, i think its too much expecting you to source parts for the first time on a build that big if you want to build it your far better off ordering the kit of parts. If not it will cost you a fortune in post and packing as you'll be odering components from around the world and forever re-ordering components either ones you've forgot or ones you've ordered that are incorrect values, footprint etc.
I’m really feeling your optimism 😀
in at the deep end!!! I'm just starting out on the DIY road myself - although I'm building a 16n fader thingy not a mad giant synth ;-) I'm sure you probably know about it but I'd recommend th-cam.com/video/J5Sb21qbpEQ/w-d-xo.html EEBlog for soldering advice etc. etc - it's the one everyone seems to mention. I'd suggest all the advice is - get a temperature controlled soldering iron.
Lets hope you dont have to send it back when you're done testing it, having to remove all the components again :-D
This has been a long term project.
for someone that doesn't like to read manuals this is a fair old challenge.. .
😂😂 I tapped your bell..d.i.y..my dirty lil secret..
Doesn’t look too bad.🔩🔧🔨
WTF $1000 for just the boards? Insane.
Very interesting but 4000 Euros for the built version ... wow ... and Behringer is building a clone ... I understand why people despise them less and less...
Have you tried Mouser Electronics?
I've uploaded the BOM and there are a few components you will have to buy from Thonk but here you go:
www.mouser.com/ProjectManager/ProjectDetail.aspx?AccessID=cd7961c585
A good starting point.
That's very handy thanks - i think i've discovered this already. The plan is to look at various ways of acquiring the BOM - but that might be really boring. Mouser is definitely one of those ways.
I have built three of these, and have two at home. Please join the Facebook build group. All the existing build docs are located there. There has also been a couple people who did not have much experience building electronic circuits. But the people here will help you: facebook.com/groups/deckardsdream/
Three? Wow! Yes, I've joined the groups and they do look very helpful. I'm trying to crowbar in the time to do episode 2!
Well done, but this is straight up anxiety inducing. I'll watch every bit, but oof.
Only devil knows what has happened in thomans cellar, everybody flashing triangles and sixes...
Tell us more about this No Man's Sky looking poster you have behind you.
It’s from Forbidden Planet
Don't touch the card edges!
Why, what's wrong with the edges?
@@MoltenMusicTech Oh I'm just goin' on about it not getting all finger-nasty on the card edges. Me and some friends have been restoring older PC type machines (Corona portable latest) and we can see the fingerprints of the former people etched on to card edge connectors from finger oil--its acidic. Totally Jelly on the Deckards's...good luck and thanks for sharing!
Alot of components - ALOT ! 😂 It will take me 6 months - wich is interesting 😂😂
buy quality parts
I want more synth, f***er
Gosh you've got some really nice toys here. "There my friends. I made them
I would rather pay someone else $200 to assemble it.
Then you should! This is for people who enjoy the idea of building a synth yeah?
13 minutes in of a 17 minute video and he shows the PCBs.. so much talking.. so... much.....
Pcbs do not make for interesting telly. I do talk a lot 😀
@@MoltenMusicTech Not for me! Well, depends on your audience i guess.. nice you have a sense of humor about it! looking forward to your adventure with the Decker's Dream!
Seriously? You show the product after 13:00 minutes of the video?
YES! You must be new around here - welcome! I tend to talk about stuff, the reasons behind, the story so far and sometimes a product might get a mention. It's just what I do. If you're after quick, light, shallow product demos then you've come to the wrong place :D
I am not new to your channel, I am an old subscriber of you, subscribed you for your videos of daw in Surface. However, it is true that I always fed up watching your videos, coz it takes too much time to find a small piece of information from your videos.
Well thanks for the long time support mate. I don't know what to tell you. I think good information is worth explaining and maybe worth a bit of your time to find it :D
Ya, I understand. But being myself also as a TH-camr (not so big like you), I think you will gain far more popularity if you make more precise videos with sharp focus, by cutting all unnecessary talking. Coz, for example someone who is looking for latency issues in surface pro, obviously has some knowledge about latency, so there is no point of spending 5 minutes only on telling what latency is. Anyway, its my personal feeling.
By the way, its nice talking to you. Thanks.
Waste of time. If you’re looking to get famous you’re too late.
Famous for what?