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Deckard's Dream Synthesizer
Hi all, this is the place to find the latest building documents for Black Corporation's Deckard's Dream polyphonic synthesizer.
Currently, this project is at rev 1.0, PCB's are currently being released to builders. (18.Oct. 2017) and are being constructed.
A new PCB version rev. 2.1 is planned and the release is planned for July 2018, this page is only for rev.2.x
Product Info:
the Deckard's Dream product is available as Build to order and DIY KIT Version, both released in 2017.
Its also known or coined as the "DDRM".
The difference in the DIY KIT and assembled (Build to order) are:
- the component format, the DIY KIT is mostly THT, the build to order synth is mostly in SMT.
- The case size is not as deep for the build to order as it is for the DIY.
Note: Although the DIY has most of the SMT devices pre-installed onto the PCBs, there are over 675 SMT decoupling capacitors (0805) and one small (SOIC8) power switch device that MUST be installed by the builder, in addition to the through hole components
A addional 1U expander is planned - release in 2018
Examples of Presets and voices: https://soundcloud.com/deckardsdream
Technical Specs:
Current identified Errors/Omissions/Errata:
| Date | Location | Identified issue | Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|
Bugtracker
further bugs, issues, problems are reported here (here are user reported issues due to soldering failures or other issues reported too)
https://github.com/ffont/ddrm-issues/issues
Deckard's Dream Home and Store: http://www.deckardsdream.com
Current BOM
Shared Mouser Basket: not provided yet
Ultravox reply: "The cart doesn't include items that the BOM says are sourced from eBay, Small Bear, synthcube, etc."
About partsourcing: check the price for the next price break ( 3 resistors are more expensive than 10)
for EU users: order from www.TME.eu standard parts, its cheaper as mouser
BOM Changelog
REVxxx update here
(please note the version and changes at the bottom of the sheets. Also see Errors/Omission and Errata above)
Official Build Guide:
http://www.deckardsdream.com/build
Firmware:
firmware is same - check the rev.1 Page for downloads/links.
tested/stable Firmware: (don´t install the latest firmware on important productive environment, thats why i prefer the following)
Knowledge and other links
Build: Deckards Dream General Build Thread
Discussion: DIY CS-80 imminent...(Deckard's Dream)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/deckardsdream/
Parts Resources:
Synthcube complete parts kits: http://synthcube.com/cart/ddrm-deckard-s-dream-kit
Thonk Group Buys for CEM3340: https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/curtis-cem3340-ic-vco-chip/
Metal Case: DIY Hub http://siddarthianinnovations.bigcartel.com/product/deckards-dream-pre-order-front-panel-and-rack-case
Wooden Case: Ross Lammond (UK) http://www.lamonddesign.co.uk/index/
a very helpful Tool for the SMD Soldering: (and sponsoring for this website hosting)
(link here )
Wooden Case: Ross Lammond (UK) http://www.lamonddesign.co.uk/index/
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