Modular Synth DIY - Facts I wish I knew before

[@Moonscientistco.575]

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

[@TOILmodular]

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.

[@gasparliboreiro4572]

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?

[@TOILmodular]

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.

[@dtharmo]

very good advices, already encountered a lot of problems similar to yours. Great video, as usual

[@TOILmodular]

Thank you! Good that the video is helpful.

[@maerisrael]

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.

[@TOILmodular]

That sounds great. I would be quite interested in seeing your results.

[@CircularMirror7]

Great tips

[@TOILmodular]

Thanks!

[@mubo144]

finally someone who keeps text on screen long enough for us slow readers! LOL

[@TOILmodular]

It‘s all customer service. You’re welcome.

[@MeeBilt]

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

[@TOILmodular]

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.

[@MeeBilt]

@@TOILmodular It is starting to take shape 😁But there are lot's of "essential" modules that I still need...

[@finonomastropiero4261]

Excellent video Toil!

[@TOILmodular]

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“.

[@valeriobiagini3644]

Nice tips! Thank you!

[@tychoclavius4818]

Thanks!

[@TOILmodular]

My pleasure

[@tychoclavius4818]

@@TOILmodular also I really enjoy your elaborate intros, and it's very clear you do too hahaha

[@TOILmodular]

Yeah, it’s a big part of the video making fun. Thanks!

[@ToneCharmAudio]

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! :)

[@TOILmodular]

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.

[@JustsomeSteve]

Background Track please?

[@TOILmodular]

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.

[@manitsony6703]

Any chance I can chat or connect with you..thanks

[@TOILmodular]

You can reach me via the email address given in my channel info, if you like.

[@manitsony6703]

@@TOILmodular I could not find that address. Thanks

[@manitsony6703]

@@TOILmodular found the address needed to use desktop. phone android dont show. email thanks.

[@mariodanix1211]

HI there , BIG THX for your content, i appreciate it

[@TOILmodular]

You’re most welcome. Happy to help.