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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 |
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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 (last version valid 2.1.4 - Sep.2019)
Shared Mouser Basket:
https://www.mouser.com/ProjectManager/ProjectDetail.aspx?AccessID=15f70d6513
(made by me - 09/2019 from 2.1.4 BOM, not checked by me - but the amount of parts looks ok)
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
Prices incl. VAT and shipping (combined)
Mouser: 630€
OLED 10€
bracket 15€
spacers 25€
screws 10€
psu ext. 20€
v2164 x35 120€
CEM3340 x16 250€ or AS3340 120€
poti 100K 1x 2€
slidercaps set 12€
pushbuttons x5 5€
noise PIC x1 10€
t. TOTAL : 1.111€
plus DIY PCB SET 999USD netto
plus Case 270USD netto
OLED Display:
make sure your OLED folow this pinout VCC-GND-SCL-SDA, very often shows the shop the correct pinout but deliver another type.
AND short the pins on the display side (where the Frontpanel is) to prevent shorts to the Frontpanel.
if you cant source the correct display (pin) use restore legs and bend they - use cable shrink tube to protect this for shorts
REVxxx update here
(please note the version and changes at the bottom of the sheets. Also see Errors/Omission and Errata above)
Powersuply Warning
don't mix the external PSU bricks or you destroy your Device.
The Kijimi use a 24V DC PSU
DDRM v1 DIY use a 12V DC PSU
DDRM v2 DIY use a 12V DC PSU
Official Build Guide:
http://www.deckardsdream.com/build
use my tips:
DDRM v2 build tipsFirmware:
firmware is same as in REV.1:
DD-FIRMWARE-REV1.3.0.zip April 2019 (valid July2019)
DD-BOOTLOADER-REV3.0.hex.zip (unzip it) April 2019 (valid July 2019)
don't copy apple macOS relevant files on the DDRM
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/deckard-s-dream-front-panel-and-rack-case-rev-2
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 )