These are my build notes for the Steiner MicroCon (Eurorack format).
The original Microcon was a full voice module.
It's very rare & was first produced between 1977 & 79 as a complete synthesizer in a single module with its own power supply less keyboard. It has its own LFO, Filter, EG & VCO.
The original module measured 4 x 6 inches.
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I purchased this modern eurorack kit from SynthCube.
Muffs has a very useful thread here:
https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1047995&sid=d261297539ec4b711819800a9b1a5c93
David's L's Microcon post is here:
https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=42415&highlight=micr ocon
It might me fun to install the PCB in a box of the same dimensions as a homage to the original
module, though for the moment, I'll keep this in Eurorack format.
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Install the resistors first.
There are 10 Diodes - Switching vR/100V Io/150mA (standard 1N4148)
And two 1n4001 Rectifiers (Vr/50V Io/1A T/R)
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The original BOM uses a 74c14n Inverter - It's a Schmitt trigger.
This part is obsolete and has been replaced with a CD40106.
More Links:
1. SynthMuseum
The original Microcon was a full voice module.
It's very rare & was first produced between 1977 & 79 as a complete synthesizer in a single module with its own power supply less keyboard. It has its own LFO, Filter, EG & VCO.
The original module measured 4 x 6 inches.
Muffs has a very useful thread here:
https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1047995&sid=d261297539ec4b711819800a9b1a5c93
David's L's Microcon post is here:
https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=42415&highlight=micr ocon
It might me fun to install the PCB in a box of the same dimensions as a homage to the original
module, though for the moment, I'll keep this in Eurorack format.
There are 10 Diodes - Switching vR/100V Io/150mA (standard 1N4148)
And two 1n4001 Rectifiers (Vr/50V Io/1A T/R)
The original BOM uses a 74c14n Inverter - It's a Schmitt trigger.
This part is obsolete and has been replaced with a CD40106.
More Links:
1. SynthMuseum