Hi!
I’ve designed a Triple Multiplier starting from the schematics of Cadet X.
I begun from a direct clone of CadetX (picture below) then decided to raise the bar and create a triple multiplier with normalised inputs, this means that you can use one input and have 3 different outputs with 3 different “parameter”!
Or you can have a single input multiplied by 3 different signals, or any of the possible combination of 3CV x 3IN.
Below some pictures of the first build, some video test and in a subsequent post the schematics and the front panel.
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I don’t know what I can do with it, for me is OK to open source it, but I don’t know what Lars and LZX thinks about, I don’t want to go against the rules.
I don’t have a panel but the PCB works well, is a sandwich with two PCBs, one with the circuit and one with the UI, here some pictures:
Nice! The general spirit of Cadet inspired designs is this:
Design your own PCB. (You did!)
Change something about the design. Make it a triple multiplier, or a series multiplier, add a rectifier mode, etc. (You did!)
Post your schematics for others to review and learn. (You did!)
If you’re not an experienced engineer, stay humble and get someone else or the community to review the design. (Seems like in this case, you did fine!)
Post a forum thread and share the process with us (You did!)
You can, but don’t have to share your Gerbers. If you plan to offer built units or PCBs for distribution, I’d recommend you don’t. (This prevents others who aren’t willing to learn to make their own PCB and understand how the circuit works from cloning it for profit – “builder service” I think is something different.)
Don’t be shy. Give it your own name and logo. I’d prefer if you called it “esnho triple multiplier” or just “triple multiplier” for example, rather than use the “Cadet X” name. (The panel looks good as it is! Maybe rename the thread when you get the chance.)
Replicating the LZX style frontpanel aesthetic, fonts, symbology, component grids, etc is 100% OK if you prefer to keep design language consistent. Or go crazy with it. Make it to your own personal tastes, either way.
Credit the original design / link to it, so others understand the context and lineage. (In this post, or on your site, or whatever)
What does myself and LZX want to get out of all this? A growth in the collective knowledge and DIY skillsets within the community. This is key to our mission statement. That’s why doing some of the work yourself is part of the expectation and learning/practicing something is the implied price tag of using the design.
So I think you already “get it”, thanks for letting the community benefit from your work!
Thanks Lars, it’s an honour and a pleasure to have your feedbacks.
I’ve renamed the thread and updated the first post to reflect the story of this module.
You can indicate this location by adding the text of " JLCJLCJLCJLC " to silk layer, and select the " Specify a location " option when you place an order. If this option hasn’t been chosen, we may not notice you’ve added the text. Note: Just “JLCJLCJLCJLC”, No more or less characters. The font size should be larger than 0.8mm in height and 0.15 mm in width.
Just place that text on the backside of your faceplates.
Hi everyone, I’m slow as e-mule.
Basically everyone wants the black panel, I’ll go for that.
I’ve got the order ready, 9 people voted so I’ll order 15 panels+PCBs, just in case.
This means that I’m counting a set per person plus, 2 for MrFang, and 5 exceeding (maybe all for Saiteron?).
If you didn’t vote but still want the set please let me know. I’ll place the order next Saturday 27th November.
