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Kobol Clone

Kobol Clone

Project

Projecttitel: RSF KOBOL Clone

Status: FINISHED

Startdate: 01/2019

Duedate: 02/2020

Updated: 02/2023

Manufacture link: deliandiver.com 

https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=203509&highlight=

Summary:

works, but its not for beginners and until the developer do not change the PSU from Main AC to Walwart psu its definitely not for beginners.

you need 2x SSM2050 or use 2055/2056 with a mod.



This documentation is only for myself, to have some notes about changes and mods

This PCB which I used isn't available anymore !!

Theres no support available and much knowledge needed.





Sync sounds:





Backup from Crazy.P incl. SSM.-SSI adapter pinout





ISSUES

Nr.

Description

Priority



Solution

Nr.

Description

Priority



Solution

1

Switches - use other pcbs footprint size and/or change panel to toggle switch

1





2

BOM : LOG for Volume LFO and VP out gain

3



fixed

3

missing mounting holes for pcbs

2



open  

4

LED driver needed for gate led

2



fixed

5

leds polarity on pcb

3



fixed ?

6

LFO speed inverted pot, left is fast on the prototype

1

Or use reveresed Poti

fixed

7

panel holes too big for potis

1



open  

8

powersupply design not allowed -

2



open - use a own PSU - Yamaha PA30 and resctifier, capactitors

9

markers for voltage test points missing

3



open  

10

more clearly infos about matched trannys and resistors

3





11

envelope change too CEM3310 or digital

1



open  

12

capacitors are too close next to the power supply section on mainboard

1



fixed

13

use bigger traces

1



open  

14

Gate signal bleed in LFO

1

Blocker

fixed

15

V/oct unstable - waveforms wobbling -

1

Blocker

fixed

16

Lfo led not working

3



fixed

17

Holes in vcf board and VCO board to mount on metal spacers - for better mounting

2



 open  

18

Case doesn't fit with the panel

1



workaround possible

19

ua726

1



use normal matched pair trannys

20

ssm2040

1



use the new SSI 2040 !!

21









22

knobs ask Patrick_H







23

connector 2pin

13x

JST XH2

https://www.reichelt.de/jst-stiftleiste-gerade-1x2-polig-xh-jst-xh2p-st-p185073.html?search=jst+st

24

connector plug 2pin

13

JST plug

https://www.reichelt.de/jst-buchsengehaeuse-1x2-polig-xh-jst-xh2p-bu-p185085.html?&nbc=1&trstct=lsbght_sldr::185073

25

pin connector

26x for 2 pin

2x 3pin

JST

https://www.reichelt.de/jst-crimpkontakt-buchse-xh-jst-xh-ckb-p185091.html?&nbc=1&trstct=lsbght_sldr::185085



26

connector 3pin

2

JST

https://www.reichelt.de/jst-stiftleiste-gerade-1x3-polig-xh-jst-xh3p-st-p185074.html?&nbc=1&trstct=lsbght_sldr::185086

27

connector plug 3pin

2

JST

 https://www.reichelt.de/jst-buchsengehaeuse-1x3-polig-xh-jst-xh3p-bu-p185086.html?search=JST+XH



BOM: 11-2020

rsf-kobol.xlsx

changes:  

 in crazy.p clone R135 ---> 68pF

 in Crazy.p clone R207 ---> 22nF



Panel Wiring 11-2020

Project schematics RSF Kobol Expander I Clone.pdf



please note the 3Pin Connectors are wrong in the Wiring guide !! 

Ground is the middle pin on the 3Pole connectors.

for all jacks:

S is to be connected on TIP Pin (hot)

SW is the Tip Switch Pin (for grounding when no plug is in the jack inserted)







Switches

needed:  1x 2 rows with 3 pins (ON/OFF) power (DPST)





mouser

RS





mouser

RS

power



SSSU022800



4x normal





SSSU015100

or:



mouser

ordered





mouser

ordered



power

MHS222K not avail.

06-MHS22204

https://www.kynix.com/Detail/176774/MHS222K.html

4x normal

MHS122K

apem

home stock















Nr









Nr











Pots





50€ thonk T18 shaft or round shaft- you need 2 center pots and 1-2 Log

100KB

2xx 100kA

100KB center detent for tune and vco2 beat optional for Freq. its up to you.



look at crazy patroches pic and in the BOM



jacks





45€



resistors





30



capacitors

2,2MF

reichelt

5euro



ICs: 3080, lm324, lmxxx





estimated 100€



trannys, Power reg.





5



diodes





2



switches mouser





10-20



cable and headers





20



SSM2050

2x



480€ or ask me for a replacement VCA/ADSR PCB to use CEM3310/AS3310



heatsinks

2x



5



external Yamaha PA30





50€



SSM2040





Ebay 50 or use new SSI2140 with adapter 10€



case





Buchla boat from SAMODULAR - cut the frame to make it fit 100€



ic sockets





10-15€



Yamaha PA-20 powersupply





40€





knobs tme





GWB19BK



LEDS 

3x 



red 













Calibration

  1. VCO: linearity = High Freq. compensation. = there's a 1Mega Resistor which is connect to the Trimmer - adjust the Trimmer as close to 0V  (which is a OFFSET and affect the V/Oct calibration)



2. VCO 1V/Oct as normal with Guitar tuner method or Freq. Counter/DMM





Schematics:

ob_345da9_schemas-carte-kobol-expander-1.pdf



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Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet rsf-kobol.xlsx

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PDF File Project schematics RSF Kobol Expander I Clone.pdf

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PDF File ob_345da9_schemas-carte-kobol-expander-1.pdf

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MODS:

from http://www.crazy-patroche.com/2017/07/etude-des-racks-rsf-expander-1.html

in case of the SSM2050 (2x needed)

you can use SSM2055/56 with changes

https://oshpark.com/shared_projects/N9Tw7FAP



or by hand wiring

Pin 2 to GND not shown - importend













Final Pictures:







Related content

how to bugfix: https://diysynth.wiki.dsl-man.de/wiki/spaces/SKM/pages/336101402/How+to+bugfix

non commercial pages, all infos are best can do without warranty, without liability.