Plinky Synth DIY Kit - Step by Step Build Guide

[@giannisas84]

But can I order the parts and the board (including the touchboard) from JLC pcb for example and build it myself? I can seem to find an answer in the dicord plinky forum.

[@ethosannihilator]

Thanks for the video! I bought one of these built and after seeing this with my limited soldering skills i think I wouldn't struggle very much.

[@as-hamadheisc2081]

Hey, i know im late to the party, but would anyone have a good link to purchase one of these for United States residents? It would be most appreciated.

[@MakingSoundMachines]

Hello! Get a kit from Thonk, full V3 kits are available here and they feature USB-C, TRS MIDI and a much easier build than you see here. www.thonk.co.uk/shop/plinky-kit-001/ You can find the new build guide here, LEDs come pre-soldered for the front panel now and you don't have to solder the headers or screen anymore. plinkysynth.com/docs/build-guide-black

[@NeilGrevitt]

Beautiful video! Plus, yay yellow team!

[@MakingSoundMachines]

Thank you!! Glad you like it :) Go Team yellow indeed.

[@BramBramsBerg]

Beautiful video! I will keep an eye on your KZbin channel.

[@MakingSoundMachines]

Thank you so much! We hope to do a few more live streams in the future and also show a few more of our own designs :)

[@loremipsom224]

I watched this whole video and I dont even have my own Plinky.

[@MakingSoundMachines]

Hey! That is very nice to hear, thank you so much, we are very happy. Will you get a plinky?

[@loremipsom224]

@@MakingSoundMachines yes, I'm subscribed for when more are available!

[@johntax9400]

@@loremipsom224 Exact same spot. love that vid .)

[@thisisnotrocketscience3942]

Awesome!!! both the video and the Plinky!!

[@djformalin]

Super tutorial...thx ! Still waiting for my Plinky 🎼

[@MakingSoundMachines]

Hey! You are welcome and thank you! We hope you will get it soon and have fun building it and playing with it! It's fun for sure.

[@QuincasMoreira]

Excellent video!

[@MakingSoundMachines]

Thank you so much! Love your videos as well, especially the one where you build pressure sensitive surfaces!

[@DECIMA1]

I never knew this existed. Wow I want to build this!!!

[@MakingSoundMachines]

It is definitely a fun instrument! Alex did a great job with the development of plinky! We like it very much and are happy to have it in our setup.

[@JTMS]

Wow. I really wish they were still selling these kits.

[@MakingSoundMachines]

We will help Thonk make Plinky kits, so they will be available again later this year.

[@joncoedisko]

They are up for grabs now! I managed to secure one via the waiting list, but you can order now for a Fall '24 shipment!

[@daneguitarist1]

great vid, i cant wait to order mine, ive been on the waitlist for a while, such a cool little device

[@MakingSoundMachines]

Thank you! Yes it is, good luck and have fun building and playing!

[@tonywharton5220]

Expensive ✌️

[@MakingSoundMachines]

They might be now on the used market, as the kits haven't been made for a while. But once we get new kits out to Thonk, Plinky will be available for the regular kit price again.

[@tonywharton5220]

@@MakingSoundMachines Thanks for your reply. What would be the normal cost for this kit please?

[@halberkstresser]

trimming pin lengths???....I'm out. DIY ain't for me...

[@MakingSoundMachines]

Hey! So the good news is: On the new Version of Plinky (blue PCB) this step isn't needed any more. Alex, the creator of Plinky, found other parts where no trimming is necessary. Also no SMD soldering is required in the new version, because the LEDs are soldered already! For us building DIY kits is very much fun and we learn a lot. And it's the best feeling in the world, when something you built yourself works.

[@mattbrown-mb]

@@MakingSoundMachines My Plinky is just on it's way to me from Thonk and this news is great as I have not DIYed before :)

[@MakingSoundMachines]

@@mattbrown-mb Awsome, have fun building and playing! And also congratulations for starting DIYing