Hello Toil, It seems that modular DIYers ,spread all over the world and don't know each other ,all end up follow the same path ,and improve their skills ,Thx for everything you do and share
Thanks a lot, happy to help. I think you are right. Especially in the beginning everyone is somehow lost. And more experienced people do not look back. I do not have any year-long experience with electronics or synths. So I remembered that feeling well.
Thank you for putting your thoughts and processes to video. This resonated with me deeply. I am half way through building your Rings design right now, and I have the parts ready for three other of your Mutable redesigns. Hope to have them all done by the end of the year. Cheers and thanks.
Great video with a lot of good advices and pointers in the right direction for people that thinking about making their own PCBs. Your modular cases looks fantastic and it really shows what can be achieved with your approach to DIY Eurorack modules. I also like your recycling method - I reuse electromechanical (and some TH) components, but I only desolder SMT if I really need to have that specific component somewhere else and there is a chip shortage. Keep up the good work! Cheers from Sweden
Tack så mycket, MeeBilt. Judging from all your videos, you must have quite an impressive collection of modules. Your system should look really great, I guess.
I'm really interested to start building modules. I have "dream" to build modular groovebox :) This video is really inspirational to know it's possible build modular synths as diy. It would be awesome if there was somekind online courses how to build modular synths. Thanks for great video!
Great, keep up the dream. It is achievable. I started that journey 5 years ago without even having heard of modular synths before, let alone DIY. You find a lot of ideas online. Maybe my video series „Finding Modules“ can help you find online sources.
Thanks! I'll check your video and keep looking around online some ideas. I'm going to buy soldering iron and other needed tools when I got next paycheck also some rails and start to build a case. There is just that magic in diy modular and modular synths I want to experience :)
Thank you! About sharing the pot footprint. Not really sure how to do that. But as far as I know, all footprints and components created in EasyEDA are available to other users. Try searching for „Pot JH16K“.
Awesome video! To avoid mistakes while making PCB I usually make schematics in my PCB design software, and then I'm breadboarding it from the schematics I created to check if it works. If everything is ok, I design PCB then. That will help with ordering faulty PCBs. Cheers! :)
Thanks so much. I did not make good experience with breadboards. Maybe bad quality. But especially when circuits are complex and any of the connections on the board are loose, it was nearly impossible for me to find out if the error is with the schematic or the board.
hey, I'm starting with diy modules and I'm considering pcb designs, but I have a question about component footprints, if the component footprint matches with what I have to solder there, is good enough? because I'm overwelmed with options for footprints and they all are really similar and i don't know why would I care what do I need to take into a count when picking footprints? is it just the solder spots?
Great that you want start with your own designs. In general, you are right. If the solder pads fit to the component, that is the most important point. I suggest you check the footprint against the component datasheet, where you will find exact measures. Just make sure that the positions and distances are correct. The rest of the footprint is what is printed on the silkscreen layer of the PCB. I often take quite some time to search the library for what I need. I usually save most important components footprints in my favorites. BTW, I am using EasyEDA. Worst case would be to create your own footprint. I think, you can easily find tutorials how to do that.
Sorry, pal. No mentoring offer. If you have any specific question I can tell you what I know. General advice would be to check as many tutorials for soldering, PCB design tools (e.g. EasyEDA), other DIYers‘ videos and blogs, and give it a try.
Hello Toil, It seems that modular DIYers ,spread all over the world and don't know each other ,all end up follow the same path ,and improve their skills ,Thx for everything you do and share
Thanks a lot, happy to help. I think you are right. Especially in the beginning everyone is somehow lost. And more experienced people do not look back. I do not have any year-long experience with electronics or synths. So I remembered that feeling well.
Thank you for putting your thoughts and processes to video. This resonated with me deeply.
I am half way through building your Rings design right now, and I have the parts ready for three other of your Mutable redesigns. Hope to have them all done by the end of the year.
Cheers and thanks.
That sounds great. I would be quite interested in seeing your results.
very good advices, already encountered a lot of problems similar to yours.
Great video, as usual
Thank you! Good that the video is helpful.
Great video with a lot of good advices and pointers in the right direction for people that thinking about making their own PCBs. Your modular cases looks fantastic and it really shows what can be achieved with your approach to DIY Eurorack modules. I also like your recycling method - I reuse electromechanical (and some TH) components, but I only desolder SMT if I really need to have that specific component somewhere else and there is a chip shortage.
Keep up the good work! Cheers from Sweden
Tack så mycket, MeeBilt. Judging from all your videos, you must have quite an impressive collection of modules. Your system should look really great, I guess.
@@TOILmodular It is starting to take shape 😁But there are lot's of "essential" modules that I still need...
finally someone who keeps text on screen long enough for us slow readers! LOL
It‘s all customer service. You’re welcome.
Great tips
Thanks!
I'm really interested to start building modules. I have "dream" to build modular groovebox :) This video is really inspirational to know it's possible build modular synths as diy. It would be awesome if there was somekind online courses how to build modular synths. Thanks for great video!
Great, keep up the dream. It is achievable. I started that journey 5 years ago without even having heard of modular synths before, let alone DIY. You find a lot of ideas online. Maybe my video series „Finding Modules“ can help you find online sources.
Thanks! I'll check your video and keep looking around online some ideas. I'm going to buy soldering iron and other needed tools when I got next paycheck also some rails and start to build a case. There is just that magic in diy modular and modular synths I want to experience :)
HI there , BIG THX for your content, i appreciate it
You’re most welcome. Happy to help.
great job man
Thanks!
Nice tips! Thank you!
Excellent video Toil!
Thank you! About sharing the pot footprint. Not really sure how to do that. But as far as I know, all footprints and components created in EasyEDA are available to other users. Try searching for „Pot JH16K“.
Thanks!
My pleasure
@@TOILmodular also I really enjoy your elaborate intros, and it's very clear you do too hahaha
Yeah, it’s a big part of the video making fun. Thanks!
Awesome video! To avoid mistakes while making PCB I usually make schematics in my PCB design software, and then I'm breadboarding it from the schematics I created to check if it works. If everything is ok, I design PCB then. That will help with ordering faulty PCBs. Cheers! :)
Thanks so much. I did not make good experience with breadboards. Maybe bad quality. But especially when circuits are complex and any of the connections on the board are loose, it was nearly impossible for me to find out if the error is with the schematic or the board.
Background Track please?
This is just a generative no-name patch done for this video. You can see the patch with the modules used in the case shortly at the end of the video.
hey, I'm starting with diy modules and I'm considering pcb designs, but I have a question about component footprints, if the component footprint matches with what I have to solder there, is good enough? because I'm overwelmed with options for footprints and they all are really similar and i don't know why would I care
what do I need to take into a count when picking footprints? is it just the solder spots?
Great that you want start with your own designs. In general, you are right. If the solder pads fit to the component, that is the most important point. I suggest you check the footprint against the component datasheet, where you will find exact measures. Just make sure that the positions and distances are correct. The rest of the footprint is what is printed on the silkscreen layer of the PCB. I often take quite some time to search the library for what I need. I usually save most important components footprints in my favorites. BTW, I am using EasyEDA. Worst case would be to create your own footprint. I think, you can easily find tutorials how to do that.
I would love to learn how to do this, want to upgrade from using vcv rack. It would be life changing for me. Can you mentor me please?
Sorry, pal. No mentoring offer. If you have any specific question I can tell you what I know. General advice would be to check as many tutorials for soldering, PCB design tools (e.g. EasyEDA), other DIYers‘ videos and blogs, and give it a try.
@TOILmodular For sure, I understand. Will hit you with questions soon. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
Do you still have to get 5 copies of your PCB with the Chinese firms?
Yes, I think that’s the case for any PCB manufacturer.
Any chance I can chat or connect with you..thanks
You can reach me via the email address given in my channel info, if you like.
@@TOILmodular I could not find that address. Thanks
@@TOILmodular found the address needed to use desktop. phone android dont show.
email
thanks.