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== Eurorack ADSR Module ==
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[[File:tindie-mediums.png|link=https://www.tindie.com/products/28472/]]
  
[[file:ER-ADSR-555-01_Set.png]]
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[[file:ER-ADSR-555-01_FRONT_BACK-720px.jpg]]
  
 
== Features ==
 
== Features ==
  
* Attack-DeCay-Sustain-Release Eurorack ADSR Module
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* 3U tall, 6 HP wide Eurorack module
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* Attack-Decay-Sustain-Release ADSR Module
 
* Takes in Gate signal, generates CV to VCA
 
* Takes in Gate signal, generates CV to VCA
 
* Attack, decay, and release pots control speed
 
* Attack, decay, and release pots control speed
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* Sustain pot sets the sustain voltage level
 
* Sustain pot sets the sustain voltage level
 
* LED dims to level
 
* LED dims to level
* 3U tall, 6 HP wide
 
 
* 555 Based design
 
* 555 Based design
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=== Credits ===
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* [https://benjiaomodular.com/post/2022-02-02-mini-adsr/  Benjie Jiao MiniADSR]
 
* [https://benjiaomodular.com/post/2022-02-02-mini-adsr/  Benjie Jiao MiniADSR]
 
** Original was based on Barry Klein design
 
** Original was based on Barry Klein design
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* Benji's build has a three card stack-up and is 4 HP wide
 
* Benji's build has a three card stack-up and is 4 HP wide
 
* This card is wider but uses 2 cards
 
* This card is wider but uses 2 cards
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== Schematic ==
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* [http://land-boards.com/ER-ADSR-555-01/ER-ADSR-555-01_REV1_Schematic.pdf ER-ADSR-555-01 REV 1 Schematic]
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* [http://land-boards.com/ER-ADSR-555-01/ER-ADSR-555-01_REV2_Schematic.pdf ER-ADSR-555-01 REV 2 Schematic]
  
 
== Rev 1 Checkout ==
 
== Rev 1 Checkout ==
  
 
* Ordered wrong (earlier) version of the board
 
* Ordered wrong (earlier) version of the board
* Re-create ordered board in Rev 1 folder
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** Missing 1M decay fix resistor
* Annotated schematic
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** Pots are backwards
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* Annotated schematic with Rev 1 reference designators
  
 
[[file:adsr3_ann.png]]
 
[[file:adsr3_ann.png]]
  
* Drive with [https://www.ericasynths.lv/shop/diy-kits-1/edu-diy-sequencer/ Erica Synths EDU Sequencer]  
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* Drive IN jack with [https://www.ericasynths.lv/shop/diy-kits-1/edu-diy-sequencer/ Erica Synths EDU Sequencer]  
 
** GATE Out output
 
** GATE Out output
** At slowest speed, ~2Hz
 
 
* My schematic symbols are Schottky but installed 1N4148 like schmitzbits schemati
 
* My schematic symbols are Schottky but installed 1N4148 like schmitzbits schemati
* Using 1 M linear pots instead of 2.2M log pots
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** A, D, R need to be log (Type A) pots
** A, D, R pots should have been log pots
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* All of the pots are backwards (rework below)
*** [http://tomjewell.com/Technical/logpot/logpot.html#:~:text=Pots%20used%20for%20controlling%20quantities%20that%20we%20perceive,%28even%20though%20they%27re%20referred%20to%20as%20%27log%20pots%27%29. FAKING A LOG POT]
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** A, D, S pots should be CCW for no delay
** Controls are are "touchy"
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** S pot should be CW for full output
** Sustain pot is linear as it should be and "works" but is backwards
 
** All of the pots are backwards
 
*** A, D, S pots should be CCW for no delay
 
 
* ADR series resistors are 220 Ohms but should be 100 Ohms per schmitzbits note
 
* ADR series resistors are 220 Ohms but should be 100 Ohms per schmitzbits note
* C3 is 4.7 uF
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* Attack overshoots
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* May need > 100 ohms
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* C3 s/b 1 uF for the pots to have a good range
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* Updated Pl for above
 
* Log pot curves
 
* Log pot curves
  
 
[[file:LOGPOT.jpeg]]
 
[[file:LOGPOT.jpeg]]
  
* Does not have 1M that is dashed line on schmitzbits schemati
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* Scope capture
* ADSR controls
 
** A pot full CW
 
** D pot full CW
 
** S Pot mid
 
** R pot full CW
 
  
[[FILE:ER-ADSR-555_CAP_001.png]]
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[[FILE:ER-ADSR-555_CAP_006.png]]
  
* Back off Attack just a tiny bit from CCW
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== Schematics ==
* Rounds over the attack like it should but it is very "touchy"
 
  
[[FILE:ER-ADSR-555_CAP_002.png]]
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* [http://land-boards.com/ER-ADSR-555-01/ER-ADSR-555-01_REV1_Schematic.pdf ER-ADSR-555-01 Rev 1 Schematic]
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* [http://land-boards.com/ER-ADSR-555-01/ER-ADSR-555-01_REV2_Schematic.pdf ER-ADSR-555-01 Rev 2 Schematic]
  
 
== Benjie Jiao - DIY Modular Video ==
 
== Benjie Jiao - DIY Modular Video ==
  
 
<video type="youtube">OM3_l7qH5l8</video>
 
<video type="youtube">OM3_l7qH5l8</video>
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== Card Test Procedure ==
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* Drive in GATE in for the following tests
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* Measure output with scope
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** Trigger off Input
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* Set Attack to CCW (min)
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* Set Decay pot to CCW (min)
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* Set Sustain to CW (max)
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* Set Release to CCW (min)
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* Output should be a square wave that matches the input
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** Output level about 0-10V
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=== Test Attack ===
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* Set Attack to CCW (min)
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* Set Decay pot to CCW (min)
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* Set Sustain to CW (max)
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* Set Release to CCW (min)
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* Adjust Attack
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** Front edge rounds over - scope cap
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[[FILE:ER-DELAY-01_TEST-ATTACK.png]]
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=== Test Sustain ===
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* Set Attack to CCW (min)
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* Set Decay pot to CCW (min)
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* Set Sustain to CW (max)
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* Set Release to CCW (min)
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* Output should be a square wave
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* Adjust Sustain pot
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** Level goes from 0 (CCW) to max (CW)
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=== Test Release ===
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* Set Attack to CCW (min)
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* Set Decay pot to CCW (min)
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* Set Sustain to CW (max)
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* Set Release to CCW (min)
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* Adjust Release pot
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** Back edge rounds down- scope cap
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[[FILE:ER-DELAY-01_TEST-RELEASE.png]]
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=== Test Decay ===
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* Set Attack to just above CCW (8 0-clock) - just a bit of round over on output
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* Set Decay pot to CCW (min)
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* Set Sustain to just below mid (10-11 o'clock)
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* Set Release to CCW (min)
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** Release pot set to min (CCW)
  
 
== Issues ==
 
== Issues ==
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=== Rev 3 ===
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* Added R13 resistor (decay noise fix) to card
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** Put 10K on silkscreen - may need to change value if noise is too bad
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** Not installed onto card
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* Changed R4 silkscreen to 1M
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* Built first PCB
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* Works
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=== Rev 2 Issues ===
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* Silkscreen shows 10K for R4, should be 1M
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** PL updated to 1M
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* Attack works
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* Sustain works
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* Release works
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* Decay has noise issue
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** Adjusting Decay pot near min (CCW) shows noise issue
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** See [[ER-ADSR-555-01#Decay_Fix|fix below]]
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** Decay starts drop but bounces back up
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[[FILE:ER-DELAY-01_DECAY_NOISE.png]]
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==== Schematic of front end ====
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[[FILE:ER-ADSR-555-01_FRONT-END.PNG]]
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==== Layout ====
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[[file:ER-ADSR-555-01_TOP-OF-CAD.PNG]]
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==== Debug Decay Noise ====
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* Goal - find Decay Noise mitigation strategy
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* Card is sensitive to Eurorack Switching Power Supply noise
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** This issue is also present on Rev 1 cards with noise power supply
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*** Issue did not present for prior testing since rack was lightly loaded at the time
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* Tracing noise path (1)-(3) in schematic
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** (1) +12V Vcc noise
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** (2) Q2 is "Off", noise through R5 couples through C5
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** (3) to Q3 to TRIG
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* TRIG (bottom) measured at R7
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[[file:ER-DELAY-01_R7-Voltage.png]]
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* Voltage from R2 into Q2 base looks OK
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[[file:ER-DELAY-01_R2-Q2-Base-Voltage.png]]
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* Voltage at C1/R6 node
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[[file:ER-DELAY-01_C1-R6-Base-Voltage.png]]
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==== Decay Fix ====
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* Add 3.3K to ground
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** Creates a voltage divider that still lets through the pulse but not enough to turn on Q3
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* Also made C1 a 0.1uF (may not be necessary)
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[[file:ER-ADSR-555-01_FRONT-END-Decay Fix.png]]
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* 3.3K Resistor on rear of card
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** Could be installed on top of card into the same holes and vertical
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[[file:ER-ADSR-555-01_P1090084-720pxV.jpg]]
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* After fix
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[[file:ER-DELAY-01_Q3-R6-Base-Voltage-After.png]]
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=== Rev 2 Changes from Rev 1 ===
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[[file:ER-ADSR-555-01_Set_REV2-720pxV.png]]
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* Fixed pot ends (swapped ends)
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* Added 1M decay resistor "fix" (dashed lines on Schmitz schematic)
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* Moved up S, R pots to space them up from jacks
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** Updated controls card and front panel
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* Added LEVEL legend to front panel silkscreen
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* Re-sequenced reference designators
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* Change transistor footprints to offset pins/re-oriented
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* Better spacing between parts in upper left of controls card
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* Added power supply bypass caps (1 per power pin)
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* Added URL, Rev 2 marking to rear of card
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[[file:ER-ADSR-555-01_front-3d_Rev1_vs_Rev2-720pxV.png]]
  
 
=== Rev 1 Issues ===
 
=== Rev 1 Issues ===
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[[FILE:ER-ADSR-555-01_SET_P1080636-720px.jpg]]
  
 
* Silkscreen has "DELAY" should be "DECAY"
 
* Silkscreen has "DELAY" should be "DECAY"
* A, D, S, R pots are all backwards
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* A, D, S, R pots ends are all backwards
* A, D, R pots should be A1M
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* A, D, R pots should be Type A, 1M Ohms (log pots)
* Made new build
 
  
 
==== Cuts ====
 
==== Cuts ====
  
* Cuts before build
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* Perform cuts '''before''' installing parts on card
* Cuts to RV1 (pins 2-3)
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* Cut at RV1 (pins 2-3) top side
  
 
[[FILE:RV1_CUT.PNG]]
 
[[FILE:RV1_CUT.PNG]]
  
* Cuts to RV2 (pins 2-3)
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* Cut at RV2 (pins 2-3) bottom side
  
 
[[FILE:RV2_CUT.PNG]]
 
[[FILE:RV2_CUT.PNG]]
  
* Cut to RV3
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* Cuts at RV3 (pins 1, 3) top side
  
 
[[file:RV3_CUT.PNG]]
 
[[file:RV3_CUT.PNG]]
  
* Cuts to RV4
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* Cuts at RV4 (pins 2-3 and pin 1)
  
[[file:RV4_CUT.PNG]]
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[[file:RV4_CUT.PNG]] top side
  
 
==== Change Pot Series Resistor Values ====
 
==== Change Pot Series Resistor Values ====
  
* 220 Ohms on A, D, R pots s/b 100 Ohms
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* 220 Ohms on A, D, R pots s/b 100 Ohms (PL below is updated already for this)
 
** Change R7 to 100 Ohms (A pot)
 
** Change R7 to 100 Ohms (A pot)
 
** Change R8 to 100 Ohms (D pot)
 
** Change R8 to 100 Ohms (D pot)
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==== Add wires ====
 
==== Add wires ====
  
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* Add wires to rear of card
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* Mirrored images below (back side)
 
* Add wire RV1-2 to RV1-1 (back side view)
 
* Add wire RV1-2 to RV1-1 (back side view)
  
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[[FILE:RV2_JUMPER.png]]
 
[[FILE:RV2_JUMPER.png]]
  
* Add wire R10 left side to Sustain pot, RV3 right side (back side view)
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* Add wire R9 left side to Sustain pot, RV3-1
* Add wire U2-7 to Sustain pot, RV3 left side (back side view)
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* Add wire U2-7 to Sustain pot, RV3-3
  
 
[[FILE:RV3_JUMPER.png]]
 
[[FILE:RV3_JUMPER.png]]
  
* Add wire R10 to RV4-3 (back side view)
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* Add wire D3-K to RV4-3 (back side view)
 
* Add wire RV4-1 to RV4-2 (back side view)
 
* Add wire RV4-1 to RV4-2 (back side view)
  
 
[[FILE:RV4_JUMPER.png]]
 
[[FILE:RV4_JUMPER.png]]
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==== Add Release Resistor ====
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* Add 1M resistor top side of card
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[[FILE:ER-ADSR-555_RELEASE_RES.png]]
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==== Fix Delay Noise ====
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* Shows same issues with noisy Eurorack power as the Rev 2 card
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* Add 3.3K resistor
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[[FILE:ER-ADSR-555-01_FRONT-END-Rev1_Decay Fix.png]]
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[[FILE:ER-ADSR-555-01_TOP-OF-CARD_REV1.PNG]]
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[[FILE:ER-ADSR-555-01_Rev1_P1090101.JPG_Delay-Noise-Rework_720pxV.jpg]]
  
 
== Assembly Sheet ==
 
== Assembly Sheet ==
  
[[ER-ADSR-555-01 Rev 1 Assembly Sheet]]
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=== Rev 3 ===
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* [http://land-boards.com/ER-ADSR-555-01/ER-ADSR-555-01_REV3_ibom.html ER-ADSR-555-01 Rev 3 Interactive BOM]
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* [[ER-ADSR-555-01 Rev 3 Assembly Sheet]]
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=== Rev 2 ===
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* [http://land-boards.com/ER-ADSR-555-01/ER-ADSR-555-01_REV2_ibom.html ER-ADSR-555-01 Rev 2 Interactive BOM]
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* [[ER-ADSR-555-01 Rev 2 Assembly Sheet]]
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=== Rev 1 ===
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* [http://land-boards.com/ER-ADSR-555-01/ER-ADSR-555-01_REV1_ibom.html ER-ADSR-555-01 Rev 1 Interactive BOM]
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* [[ER-ADSR-555-01 Rev 1 Assembly Sheet]]

Latest revision as of 20:21, 14 March 2023

Tindie-mediums.png

ER-ADSR-555-01 FRONT BACK-720px.jpg

Features

  • 3U tall, 6 HP wide Eurorack module
  • Attack-Decay-Sustain-Release ADSR Module
  • Takes in Gate signal, generates CV to VCA
  • Attack, decay, and release pots control speed
    • Attack, decay, and release times can range from 200ms to 16s
  • Sustain pot sets the sustain voltage level
  • LED dims to level
  • 555 Based design

Credits

  • Benjie Jiao MiniADSR
    • Original was based on Barry Klein design
    • As built by schmitzbits design - "The Fastest Envelope in the West"
  • Benji's build has a three card stack-up and is 4 HP wide
  • This card is wider but uses 2 cards

Schematic

Rev 1 Checkout

  • Ordered wrong (earlier) version of the board
    • Missing 1M decay fix resistor
    • Pots are backwards
  • Annotated schematic with Rev 1 reference designators

Adsr3 ann.png

  • Drive IN jack with Erica Synths EDU Sequencer
    • GATE Out output
  • My schematic symbols are Schottky but installed 1N4148 like schmitzbits schemati
    • A, D, R need to be log (Type A) pots
  • All of the pots are backwards (rework below)
    • A, D, S pots should be CCW for no delay
    • S pot should be CW for full output
  • ADR series resistors are 220 Ohms but should be 100 Ohms per schmitzbits note
  • Attack overshoots
  • May need > 100 ohms
  • C3 s/b 1 uF for the pots to have a good range
  • Updated Pl for above
  • Log pot curves

LOGPOT.jpeg

  • Scope capture

ER-ADSR-555 CAP 006.png

Schematics

Benjie Jiao - DIY Modular Video

Card Test Procedure

  • Drive in GATE in for the following tests
  • Measure output with scope
    • Trigger off Input
  • Set Attack to CCW (min)
  • Set Decay pot to CCW (min)
  • Set Sustain to CW (max)
  • Set Release to CCW (min)
  • Output should be a square wave that matches the input
    • Output level about 0-10V

Test Attack

  • Set Attack to CCW (min)
  • Set Decay pot to CCW (min)
  • Set Sustain to CW (max)
  • Set Release to CCW (min)
  • Adjust Attack
    • Front edge rounds over - scope cap

ER-DELAY-01 TEST-ATTACK.png

Test Sustain

  • Set Attack to CCW (min)
  • Set Decay pot to CCW (min)
  • Set Sustain to CW (max)
  • Set Release to CCW (min)
  • Output should be a square wave
  • Adjust Sustain pot
    • Level goes from 0 (CCW) to max (CW)

Test Release

  • Set Attack to CCW (min)
  • Set Decay pot to CCW (min)
  • Set Sustain to CW (max)
  • Set Release to CCW (min)
  • Adjust Release pot
    • Back edge rounds down- scope cap

ER-DELAY-01 TEST-RELEASE.png

Test Decay

  • Set Attack to just above CCW (8 0-clock) - just a bit of round over on output
  • Set Decay pot to CCW (min)
  • Set Sustain to just below mid (10-11 o'clock)
  • Set Release to CCW (min)
    • Release pot set to min (CCW)

Issues

Rev 3

  • Added R13 resistor (decay noise fix) to card
    • Put 10K on silkscreen - may need to change value if noise is too bad
    • Not installed onto card
  • Changed R4 silkscreen to 1M
  • Built first PCB
  • Works

Rev 2 Issues

  • Silkscreen shows 10K for R4, should be 1M
    • PL updated to 1M
  • Attack works
  • Sustain works
  • Release works
  • Decay has noise issue
    • Adjusting Decay pot near min (CCW) shows noise issue
    • See fix below
    • Decay starts drop but bounces back up

ER-DELAY-01 DECAY NOISE.png

Schematic of front end

ER-ADSR-555-01 FRONT-END.PNG

Layout

ER-ADSR-555-01 TOP-OF-CAD.PNG

Debug Decay Noise

  • Goal - find Decay Noise mitigation strategy
  • Card is sensitive to Eurorack Switching Power Supply noise
    • This issue is also present on Rev 1 cards with noise power supply
      • Issue did not present for prior testing since rack was lightly loaded at the time
  • Tracing noise path (1)-(3) in schematic
    • (1) +12V Vcc noise
    • (2) Q2 is "Off", noise through R5 couples through C5
    • (3) to Q3 to TRIG
  • TRIG (bottom) measured at R7

ER-DELAY-01 R7-Voltage.png

  • Voltage from R2 into Q2 base looks OK

ER-DELAY-01 R2-Q2-Base-Voltage.png

  • Voltage at C1/R6 node

ER-DELAY-01 C1-R6-Base-Voltage.png

Decay Fix

  • Add 3.3K to ground
    • Creates a voltage divider that still lets through the pulse but not enough to turn on Q3
  • Also made C1 a 0.1uF (may not be necessary)

ER-ADSR-555-01 FRONT-END-Decay Fix.png

  • 3.3K Resistor on rear of card
    • Could be installed on top of card into the same holes and vertical

ER-ADSR-555-01 P1090084-720pxV.jpg

  • After fix

ER-DELAY-01 Q3-R6-Base-Voltage-After.png

Rev 2 Changes from Rev 1

ER-ADSR-555-01 Set REV2-720pxV.png

  • Fixed pot ends (swapped ends)
  • Added 1M decay resistor "fix" (dashed lines on Schmitz schematic)
  • Moved up S, R pots to space them up from jacks
    • Updated controls card and front panel
  • Added LEVEL legend to front panel silkscreen
  • Re-sequenced reference designators
  • Change transistor footprints to offset pins/re-oriented
  • Better spacing between parts in upper left of controls card
  • Added power supply bypass caps (1 per power pin)
  • Added URL, Rev 2 marking to rear of card

ER-ADSR-555-01 front-3d Rev1 vs Rev2-720pxV.png

Rev 1 Issues

ER-ADSR-555-01 SET P1080636-720px.jpg

  • Silkscreen has "DELAY" should be "DECAY"
  • A, D, S, R pots ends are all backwards
  • A, D, R pots should be Type A, 1M Ohms (log pots)

Cuts

  • Perform cuts before installing parts on card
  • Cut at RV1 (pins 2-3) top side

RV1 CUT.PNG

  • Cut at RV2 (pins 2-3) bottom side

RV2 CUT.PNG

  • Cuts at RV3 (pins 1, 3) top side

RV3 CUT.PNG

  • Cuts at RV4 (pins 2-3 and pin 1)

RV4 CUT.PNG top side

Change Pot Series Resistor Values

  • 220 Ohms on A, D, R pots s/b 100 Ohms (PL below is updated already for this)
    • Change R7 to 100 Ohms (A pot)
    • Change R8 to 100 Ohms (D pot)
    • Change R10 to 100 Ohms (R pot)

ER-ADSR-555 SERIES RES.png

Add wires

  • Add wires to rear of card
  • Mirrored images below (back side)
  • Add wire RV1-2 to RV1-1 (back side view)

RV1 JUMPER.png

  • Add wire RV2-2 to RV2-1 (back side view)

RV2 JUMPER.png

  • Add wire R9 left side to Sustain pot, RV3-1
  • Add wire U2-7 to Sustain pot, RV3-3

RV3 JUMPER.png

  • Add wire D3-K to RV4-3 (back side view)
  • Add wire RV4-1 to RV4-2 (back side view)

RV4 JUMPER.png

Add Release Resistor

  • Add 1M resistor top side of card

ER-ADSR-555 RELEASE RES.png

Fix Delay Noise

  • Shows same issues with noisy Eurorack power as the Rev 2 card
  • Add 3.3K resistor

ER-ADSR-555-01 FRONT-END-Rev1 Decay Fix.png

ER-ADSR-555-01 TOP-OF-CARD REV1.PNG

ER-ADSR-555-01 Rev1 P1090101.JPG Delay-Noise-Rework 720pxV.jpg

Assembly Sheet

Rev 3

Rev 2

Rev 1