C.K. Builds a Division-6 dual mini sequencer eurorack module kit (euro rack)

A really good module today. A dual sequencer from Division-6. Obviously having 2 seqs. in one is great, and this unit is probably the best eurorack build I’ve done. Will definitely be building more from Division 6
Highly recommended.
0:0 Title
00:08 Intro
0:47 What’s in the box
9:18 build guide
11:00 build starts
24:56 LED install
34:17 switch install
42:43 jack install
44:41 initial power up and calibration
49:13 in the rack testing
Product links
This unit - Division-6 Dual Sequencer
division-6.com/products/dual-mini-sequencer/
Befaco ADSR
www.befaco.org/vc-adsr/
kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3O2c3VugpqDjtk
Befaco Out
www.befaco.org/out-v3/
kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6mthJmDYt6Smck
Duskwork VCO
duskwork.net/product/vco3/
kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIPbqK2Zp7Odetk
Frequency Central Routemaster
frequencycentral.co.uk/product/routemaster/
kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYnakmSrgcd-fdE
Silicon rubber solder helper used in the vid;
www.austinmics.com/hot-holder-pro/

[@davelyons42]

Hooray, I finally finished building this. I had 1 bad solder joint on a white LED, and one solder bridge that caused several pairs of LEDs to light as a pair (4+5 and 11+12 on the top row, for example). I was happy to find it was all caused by one bridge. One of the knurled slotted nuts wouldn't tighten on its jack - turned out it had a split in it, at one of the slots. Fixed by using pink hex nuts for the CV outputs. I tried to clean the PCB, after the jacks and buttons were installed, using TechSpray and a toothbrush, then IPA to make it less sticky. Maybe I should have done neither, or at least done it before the switches were installed. A few of the buttons wouldn't register clicks reliably. So I sprayed contact cleaner on them and exercised them repeatedly, and now they're working reliably. I did have to follow the steps for "If it's only doing 3 octaves rather than 5, the chip thinks it's in the Business Card synthesizer, so at power-up or reset, hold down the D and E notes to set it straight."

[@CKHaun]

Interesting. I've built 2 of 'em and they've had the correct firmware. And yeah, hardware can be a challenge. A kit I built about 3 months ago had one screw that was unthreaded, and a nut that was similarly unthreaded. I didn't notice until after I had fought with them for a few minutes, no one expects unthreadedness....

[@davelyons42]

Thanks for the video! I have this kit & will try to build it this week. I just got started (NiftyBundle 6 days ago), and I built a couple of trivial kits…but this one will be my first kit wider than 2HP.

[@CKHaun]

This is a great kit for soldering proficiency, so many LEDs and buttons. And in the end it is a really useful tool, I use it daily.

[@CKHaun]

Oh, and does the NiftyBundle come with a bill of materials, otherwise known as a NiftyList? (inside joke folks)

[@davelyons42]

The “Nifty” in the name may indeed have influenced my purchase decision.

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

C. K., do you use this often? I think it’s really nice.

[@CKHaun]

Almost every single day. I might not use it in a song always, but it is the easiest thing (for me) to set up a patch or series of patches, or test new gear, or experiment. A very useful thing. Did you build yours yet?

[@CKHaun]

" Check out my channel if you like." I already subscribe, check your list ;).

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

Thank you!

[@davelyons42]

Time flies…I finally spent some more time on this kit, and I’ve gotten as far as placing all the LEDs, but haven’t soldered them yet. Q: Does it matter which end of the spacer goes toward the LED body?

[@CKHaun]

Doesn't technically matter. I personally put the semi-closed end against the base of the LED and the fully open end against the PCB. I do that because it's sightly easier for me to thread the leads of the LED through the holes when they are closer at the start.

[@simonburns1055]

tweezers are good too for small items

[@CKHaun]

Yes they are, I even made a video about tweezers Tweezer: C.K.s tools and techniques kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp7VZJiviNtsqc0

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

Where did you buy your resistor calculator? What’s it’s brand and model name, please?

[@CKHaun]

It's a kit, of course :) Build video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ-kfYmBpqdoh9k and here's a link to the calculator on Amazon www.amazon.com/Calculator-Multi-purpose-Electronic-Electronics-Computing/dp/B09G976GSM/

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

Thank you! 😊

[@simonburns1055]

where u get that jig from? sir

[@CKHaun]

@simonburns1055 I think you mean the pink solder jig, right? That’s from Austin Ribbon Mics in Austin, Texas, USA. Very handy, here’s a link to their page diyribbonmic.com/hotholder/