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Pete Brown writes on a variety of topics from XAML with the Windows Runtime (WinRT), .NET programming using C#, WPF, Microcontroller programming with .NET Microframework, .NET Gadgeteer, Windows on Devices, and even plain old C, to raising two children in the suburbs of Maryland, woodworking, CNC and generally "making physical stuff". Oh, and Pete loves retro technology, especially Commodore (C64 and C128). If the content interests you, please subscribe using the subscription link to the right of every page.

Archive for tag: MFOS

  • The brain therapy of making things: Synthesizer Kits

    I like to make things. Scott and I talked about it on a recent podcast. When I was much younger, I used to build model kits (airplanes, tanks, etc.). Later, when living on my own, I built a lot of LEGO kits as well as model railroad stuff. I've played with CNC, and have plans for a 3d printer. Building physical items lets your mind exercise something slightly different from what you use ...

  • MFOS Synth 7: Front Panel Update (Knobs and started wiring)

    Today, I started wiring the front panel. Over the next several months I'll be building what is definitely my most complex electronics project to date: the MFOS (Music From Outer Space) Sound Lab Ultimate, Ultimate Expander and (if Santa brings one) Sound Lab Mini-Synth Mark II, likely all in the same home-made wooden case, side by side. The Ultimate and Expander are together a ...

  • MFOS Synth 6: PCB Complete

    Over Christmas vacation, I completed all the component mounting on my MFOS Ultimate board. Over the next several months I'll be building what is definitely my most complex electronics project to date: the MFOS (Music From Outer Space) Sound Lab Ultimate, Ultimate Expander and (if Santa brings one) Sound Lab Mini-Synth Mark II, likely all in the same home-made wooden case, side ...

  • MFOS Synth 5: Trimmers and some capacitors in place

    The next step was to solder yet more components to the board. I soldered the trimmer potentiometers as well as a number of the capacitors. Over the next several months I'll be building what is definitely my most complex electronics project to date: the MFOS (Music From Outer Space) Sound Lab Ultimate, Ultimate Expander and (if Santa brings one) Sound Lab Mini-Synth Mark II, lik...

  • MFOS Synth 4: Resistors all soldered

    Phew! The resistors are all soldered. The board has a few hundred of them, so there was quite a bit of soldering. Over the next several months I'll be building what is definitely my most complex electronics project to date: the MFOS (Music From Outer Space) Sound Lab Ultimate, Ultimate Expander and (if Santa brings one) Sound Lab Mini-Synth Mark II, likely all in the same home-m...

  • MFOS Synth 3: Starting the Front Panel

    In this post, I'm starting to build the front panel for my MFOS Sound Lab Ultimate analog synthesizer. Over the next several months I'll be building what is definitely my most complex electronics project to date: the MFOS (Music From Outer Space) Sound Lab Ultimate, Ultimate Expander and (if Santa brings one) Sound Lab Mini-Synth Mark II, likely all in the same home-made wooden...

  • MFOS Synth 2: Some main synthesizer board work

    In this post, I'm starting to populate the main board for my MFOS Sound Lab Ultimate analog synthesizer. Over the next several months I'll be building what is definitely my most complex electronics project to date: the MFOS (Music From Outer Space) Sound Lab Ultimate, Ultimate Expander and (if Santa brings one) Sound Lab Mini-Synth Mark II, likely all in the same home-made wood...

  • MFOS Synth 1: Built the Power Supply

    Over the next several months (3? 6? 10?) I'll be building what is definitely my most complex electronics project to date: the MFOS (Music From Outer Space) Sound Lab Ultimate, Ultimate Expander and (if Santa brings one) Sound Lab Mini-Synth Mark II, likely all in the same home-made wooden case, side by side. The Ultimate and Expander are together a 3 oscillator monophonic true analo...