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CMOSC - Drone Oscillator - Build notes - Nonlinear Circuits
These are my build notes for the Nonlinear Circuits CMOSC moduleIts a eurorack format module.CMOSC is an updated version of the 4U CMOSC (CMOS drone Oscillator). Each module has 6 oscillators; the...
View ArticleMachineroom STP16
 The STP16 is an 16-step trigger/gate sequencer.This looks like lots of fun. Machine room are based in Kyiv , Ukraine.View this post on InstagramA post shared by MachineRoom...
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NLC - BEAT FREQS - Build notes
These are my build notes for the Nonlinear Circuits "Beat Freqs" moduleIts eurorack format.The BEAT FREQS has gates ... lots of gates .... use it as a chaotic gate sequencer/event generator.Its great...
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AVR Programming -- AVRDude etc
 Some notes on how to upload a hex file using AVRdude.AVRdude is a program to upload or download to on-chip memories of Microchips AVR suit of Microcontrollers.   Ill use a Olimex AVR-ISP-MKIIHere is...
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NLC Stochaos - Build notes
These are my build notes for the nonlinear circuits "stochaos" module.It's a 8hp eurorack.STOCHAOS...... It's a random rhythm pattern generator or sequencer which produces gates and control voltages...
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NLC - LDRama - build notes
 These are my build notes for the nonlinear circuits LDRama module.tHIS eurorack 28HP light sensor module  was designed upon suggestions from Alex Brunori. The idea is to play a video (or skype or...
View ArticleCoffee
This is my index for all coffee related stuff.I'm mainly interested on Coffee Lever Espresso machines.These I think are most closely related to analog.Coffee+ Expresso coffee machines 101 - the...
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Circuitbenders CB55 - drum machine build notes.
These are my build notes for the circuit benders clone of the Roland/- Boss Dr 55 drum.The clone is called the CB-55.The original is a really simple and great sounding machine. It's definitely a...
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Dialing in Coffee - The Time Factor.
If you want good tasting espresso for whatever coffee drink you're makingdialing in your coffee is absolutely crucial . The aim is to get a good brew recipe.This post's focus is mainly on the time...
View ArticleAllinaire Korg PS3200 (PS3300 Emulation MAM RS3 Res) MS50 MS20 MS10 VC10...
..As a huge Korg fan I got to put together an Ensemble piece using 1978 era Korg Synths. The hero is the mighty PS3200 polyphonic synth playing homage to its big brother (and, as of 2024, soon to be...
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Gaggia Classic - unmodded start brew notes
Some notes on using the Gaggia classic Evo 2023 model .This is a original un-modded version.Temp surf.... getting a consistent temp at the group head.1. flush water into the group until the brew light...
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PID temperature controllers for coffee
What's a PID?PID stands for Proportional-Integral-Derivative.A PID controller uses a algorithm to determine the best way to control a process. They are used in a wide range of industrial applications...
View Articlecertified italian espresso and cappuccino
 What are the most important technical parameters to make a Certified Italian Espresso?The Italians invented this style back in 1947. Achille Gaggia was the first to come up with this style when he...
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Arrarex - Caravel, VAM - Lever Espresso Machine
 The caravel, a light sailing ship of the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries in Europe, much-used by the Spanish and Portuguese for long voyages. Apparently developed by the Portuguese for exploring the...
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Elektra MicroCasa Leva - brewing notes
 Some notes using the Elektra MCALThe importance and inter relationship of grind, beans, roast, proper dosing, brew temperature, tamp pressure & pre-infusion can't be underestimated.Plus the famous...
View ArticleKolor - New Eurorack module from Elk Elektronik
 I'm so excited to see this new module .KOLOR has been specifically designed to convert Eurorack CV signals into a format suitable for driving RGD LED pixel...
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Faema Faemina 1964
 Some pics and initial brew notes for a New- old 1964 Faema.This just arrived and I'm so excited to learn how to use this piece of art.The Faema Faemina is a classic espresso machine that was first...
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NLC - Fourier - build notes... part 1
These are my build notes for the Nonlinear Circuits Fourier moduleIts a eurorack format 24 HP module.Its a big build.This module is based on an article presented by E. Muller (Jan 1983 Elektor link to...
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LD Rama - build notes 2
These are the 2nd part of my build notes for the LDRama.Part one is here:LDRama - build notes.....It's a 28 light sensor eurorack module.The module converts light to control voltages.Andrew F said it...
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