Buy Synthex's MegaDrum Kits
Straight to the point: To order one of the kits, contact Synthex over the forum (you have to be registered on the forum) or send him an e-mail to synthex at synthex dot org
The easiest way to build MegaDrum is to buy one of Synthex's kits. That way you won't need to spend time trying to find best places to source required parts and most important Synthex's kits include a PCB (developed by himself) of professional quality. Judge for yourself:
- Double Layer
- Copper Thickness 70 um
- 120 mm x 100 mm with mounting holes
- Top Silk Screening
- Blue Solder Mask
Very important is that Synthex's developed a all-in-one PCB which includes all components on one board (which differs from my PCB design which requires two PCBs) and it makes even easier to build MegaDrum. And of course, it comes with a Synthex PDF Manual which includes the modified schematic(adapted for all-in-one PCB) and some useful info and tips. Please, be aware, that the Synthex's kit is a collection of parts and not a finished product and you have to solder and assemble it yourself so it doesn't warrant you from making mistakes while soldering and assembling it.
Synthex has been the major force in making MegaDrum easier to build for DIYers of all skill levels. From people who bought Synthex's kits and built MegaDrum using it I've heard only positive feedback on his service. I can only say big thanks to Synthex's. And more than that, from now on for every sold kit Synthex donates 10 Euros to the further development of MegaDrum project!
Synthex offers a kit which includes:
- PCB : 1* All In One PCB v3.1 56 inputs
- ICs : 1* Programmed Atmega644-20PU with bootloader and latest firmware
- ICs : 1* Programmed 18F14K50 USB 2.0
- ICs : 7* 74HC4851
- ICs : 1* L7805, 1* 6N138
- Resistors : 1* 47, 1* 470, 3* 100, 4* 220, 3* 1k, 1* 1k5, 11* 4k7, 1* 6k2, 2* 10k, 5* 47k
- Capacitors : 2* 15pF, 2* 22pF, 2* 1nF, 10* 100nF, 1* 470nF, 3* 47uF, 1* 100uF
- Inductors : 1* 10uH to 1mH
- Diodes : 4* 1N4007, 3* 1N4148
- Crystals : 1* 20MHz, 1* 12MHz
- Connectors : 1* HDR-2X8, 1* HDR-2X13, 1* HDR-2X20, 1* IDC-2X8, 1* IDC-2X13, 1* IDC-2X20
- Connectors : 2* HDR-KK-1X2, 1* HDR-KK-1X3, 1* HDR-KK-1X4, 4* HDR-KK-1X5, 1* HDR-KK-1X6
- Connectors : 2* Crimp-KK-1X2, 1* Crimp-KK-1X3, 1* Crimp-KK-1X4, 4* Crimp-KK-1X5, 1* Crimp-KK-1X6
- Connectors : 1* USB Type B Socket, 2* Jumper
- ICs Sockets : 1* 8 pin, 7* 16 pin, 1* 20 pin, 1* 40 pin
- Display : 1* LCD Display 2*16 White and Blue, 1* Blue LED
- Keyboard : 4* D6 Pushbutton Switch
- Wires : Flat Ribbon Cable 16 Conductor, 4 meters Wire Cable
The total cost of the kit including shipping is 119 euros.
To order the kit, contact Synthex over the forum (you have to be registered on the forum) or send him an e-mail to synthex at synthex dot org
More info about the Synthex's kit is on the forum: All In One Synthex Kit
Here are some more pictures demonstrating quality of Synthex's kits:
