visionx Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Hi,OK I just received my core kit and SID module from smash tv. I'm going for the simple SID module for starters with only one unit using the 6581. Later on, when I'll feel more secure and knowledgeable I'll go for a 2 unit full control system. :oI've started at step one of the core module with the soldering of the 5 bridges and I already have a few problems in the sense that there are many discrepancies beetween the circuit board show on http://www.ucapps.de/ and the one I received from smash tv. I have found only two on 5 of the bridges to be set on the circuit board. Oh where, oh where have my 3 missing bridges have gone? ???visionx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moebius Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Oh - Smash used some magic tricks and made 'em disappear. ;DActually, he has made his own versions of the boards, just check his site for the documentation/ placement guide.Bye, Moebius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashtv Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Oh where, oh where have my 3 missing bridges have gone? ???Hehe I have to remember that one! ;)If http://www.avishowtech.com/mbhp/info.html does not answer all of your questions let me know!Have fun..... :)Smash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visionx Posted September 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 Ok cool I thought it would be something like that.. follow the dotted line huh?.. should have figured that one out! lol! Guess I'll be staying up all night trying to get to the next level of consciousness in the realm of SID. Perhaps shall I too be able to raise my hands to the ligthning filled sky one day looking down at my ex c64 reanimation project and say "Its ALIVE! its ALIVE!" **here an eerie c64 chord is played as thunder and lighning crash in backround.. all in 8 bit resolution of course! :P**I'll keep you posted on my development.. I'm surely going to have other questions!visionx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visionx Posted September 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 Ok is it normal that I am left with an extra blue ceramic cap 334. How about for the D1 diode does the direction of it matter? I see that one side is identified with red tape.. And finally for the SIL headers.. long side up or down facing into the circuit?Sorry alot of these question may seem basic by although I can solder (well sorta) I'm still an electronics dummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashtv Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 Ok is it normal that I am left with an extra blue ceramic cap 334.No. This belongs at either C10 on the SID board, or C6 on the CORE. It will not burst into flames without these caps there, but if they are in the wrong place somewhere else it will cause problems......How about for the D1 diode does the direction of it matter? I see that one side is identified with red tape.. Yes the direction matters. Match the stripe on the diode with the stripe on the symbol (silkscreen or schematic) and it will be correct.And finally for the SIL headers.. long side up or down facing into the circuit?Long side up....Have fun! :)Smash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visionx Posted September 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 great! :-\I'm a little worried now that I possibly mixed up my ceramic caps. C1 and C2 = two dark orange caps written 33 on themc3 = light orange cap with 104 C6 = mustard yellow cap written 334 (it also has K5M written on the other side)now I have this extra blue one left in the same shape as the one I put in C6 with as well 334 on it. but has an extra M5E written underneath. Also as I've been soldering I've noticed sometimes some white film deposit on the board appear. Can this create problems later on. Lastly, I've struggled with a few solders. I noticed that the SIL headers got really hot super fast so I'm supposing its the same for the other components. I'm afraid I may have damaged a few of them accidentally. I suppose I should test the board some time soon to make sure. is there any idencations somewhere on how to test your version of the core module?wow, basic electronic class back in sound school seems so far far away! well I did learn how to make a kick ass pumpkin pie througout the years so I'm not a complete loss! ;Dmïka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashtv Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 great! :-\I'm a little worried now that I possibly mixed up my ceramic caps. C1 and C2 = two dark orange caps written 33 on themc3 = light orange cap with 104 C6 = mustard yellow cap written 334 (it also has K5M written on the other side)Sounds right.....now I have this extra blue one left in the same shape as the one I put in C6 with as well 334 on it. but has an extra M5E written underneath. It's probably for your SID kit, C10 if memory serves....Also as I've been soldering I've noticed sometimes some white film deposit on the board appear. Can this create problems later on. This is either flux from your solder or extreme overheating of the board when you are soldering. (Overheating the solder mask makes it turn milky)Lastly, I've struggled with a few solders. I noticed that the SIL headers got really hot super fast so I'm supposing its the same for the other components. I'm afraid I may have damaged a few of them accidentally. I suppose I should test the board some time soon to make sure. is there any idencations somewhere on how to test your version of the core module?If you are not using a temperature controlled soldering iron, and your SIL headers get melty within seconds, then yes you have probably damaged a few things. Testing is the same for both versions of the CORE, just follow the troubleshooting info on ucapps.dewow, basic electronic class back in sound school seems so far far away! well I did learn how to make a kick ass pumpkin pie througout the years so I'm not a complete loss! ;DmïkaHehe..... ;DBest!Smash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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