Introduction
Thanks for purchasing the SDIY
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MDRONE kit from Evaton Technologies! The
SDIY MDRONE kit is a battery-powered standalone tabletop drone synth that
can be built in just a few evenings. The SDIY MDRONE kit is available as just
parts and PCB (build your own case), or as a complete parts + PCB + pre-drilled
enclosure, for those who wish to get up and running right away
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The SDIY MDRONE voice architecture consists of three independent square-
wave oscillators, which are mixed in a fixed summing mixer. The mixer output
is then fed to a semi-resonant bandpass filter, with adjustable center frequency
and bandwidth. A “Grit” setting allows overdriving the filter for dirtying-up the
sound and making a more hard-hitting timbre.
Output is a 1/4” mono (TS) line-level audio jack.
Skill Level
The SDIY MDRONE kit, while not necessarily aimed at the complete novice,
can be built by anyone with some soldering experience. All components are
standard, readily-available thru-hole components. The spacing of the
components on the circuit board is generous, so that no special tools are
required to install. These instructions assume you already know how to solder,
and cut and strip wires.
Precautions
Soldering irons are
HOT
! Be careful not to touch the business end of your
soldering iron at any time. Also note that components that have been soldered
will remain hot for a few moments. If you need to hold something to solder it, it
is recommended
NOT
to use your fingers. Wear long pants and long sleeves to
avoid solder splash from burning exposed skin.
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Synthesizer Do-It-Yourself
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If you purchased this kit as a complete parts + PCB + enclosure kit, additional instructions for the
enclosure will be included in your shipment.
SDIY MDRONE
Assembly Manual
Revision A - Parts & PCB Kit
200 School St
Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2718
http://www.evatontechnologies.com
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