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#31

Global Annoucements / Re: Jan 2026 restocks

Last post by madbean - March 04, 2026, 02:31:32 AM

Right around March 10th or sooner. I've also got restocks coming at the same time including all the VFE projects. There's another 10 or so projects that will drop soon after that, too.

#32

Global Annoucements / Re: Jan 2026 restocks

Last post by JasonWickersham - March 03, 2026, 12:54:56 PM

Update: the headers came today after all.

Dope! How about the coming soon stuff?

Well I have no choice except get them out ASAP (plus the other 10 that are basically ready) so I can work on the Microsynth. I'm gonna set a much better pace this year.

Looking forward to the microsynth!

Same - I will likely go for the Edgelord as an immediate follow-up.

Same, I have checked the "coming soon" tab for a hot minute awaiting both 'em.

#33

General Questions / Re: Low Rider 2Sk30 pinout

Last post by garfo - February 27, 2026, 01:12:10 PM

Gate arrow is closer to source

So S connects to VR
Though orientation probably doesn't matter.

Thank you so much!!!

#34

Global Annoucements / Re: 2024 outlook

Last post by Cybercow - February 26, 2026, 09:13:56 PM

How's that microsynth looking?

I've taken a long time with it. Actually, just a week ago I found two mistakes (one critical) in my schematic. I will get the next prototype ordered and built in August. So, maybe September?

I might have shown this already but this is what we're looking at (for the 1790 enclosure). I have to change the bypass I/O to work with the new bypass boards but I think it is otherwise ready now.

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Hiya Bean! Been a while. Hope all is well with you and yours.

I was searching the web for a "TAU PIPE" PHASER and wound up catching a glimpse of a MadBean "Synthwave" PCB in another forum. It got my curiosity peaked. What can you share about it or where can I lean more about it?

Thanks!

#35

General Questions / Re: Low Rider 2Sk30 pinout

Last post by jimilee - February 26, 2026, 06:04:11 PM

What exactly is the Pinout on the 2sK30 transistors. On the Lowrider schematic the pinout is not specified. I understand that the bit with the arrow is the Gate but how do I know which one is the Drain and which one is the Source?

It says that we can use 2n5457 instead but they have different pinouts, right? How do we know which one is which?
I have attached an image with the section that shows these transistors.

Google 2n5457 pinout.


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#36

General Questions / Re: Low Rider 2Sk30 pinout

Last post by thomasha - February 26, 2026, 05:49:20 PM

Gate arrow is closer to source

This is actually a nice schematic.

I've seen some where the arrow is in the middle, where it's not clear.

#37

General Questions / Re: Low Rider 2Sk30 pinout

Last post by jwin615 - February 26, 2026, 04:49:19 PM

Gate arrow is closer to source

So S connects to VR
Though orientation probably doesn't matter.

#38

General Questions / Re: Low Rider 2Sk30 pinout

Last post by garfo - February 26, 2026, 04:37:57 PM

I tried editing the post, but couldn't.
I have attached an actual image with the bit of the schematic that is relevant.
I understand that the Arrow indicates the Gate. How do we identify the Drain and the Source?

#39

General Questions / Low Rider 2Sk30 pinout

Last post by garfo - February 26, 2026, 04:14:24 PM

What exactly is the Pinout on the 2sK30 transistors. On the Lowrider schematic the pinout is not specified. I understand that the bit with the arrow is the Gate but how do I know which one is the Drain and which one is the Source?

It says that we can use 2n5457 instead but they have different pinouts, right? How do we know which one is which?
I have attached an image with the section that shows these transistors.

#40

Open Discussion / Re: Craziest request I ever re...

Last post by matmosphere - February 25, 2026, 05:58:43 AM

Bro wants a Mackie 1604

That was pretty much my thought. Seems like a mixer is more or less what this guy wants.

I mean, just working through the design of something like that would be a huge time investment, let alone prototyping and troubleshooting. I don't think any one person would pay enough to make it worthwhile.