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2 layers29.5 × 100 mmBYOM VCF main, the printed circuit board in 3D

In this repository is all the modules in the book for Build Your Own Modular the Clacktronics ring binder product to build your own modular synthesizer from scratch. clacktronics.co.uk/byom/.

Size
29.5 × 100 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
38
Nets
31
Pads
108
Tracks, vias
213, 22
Pours
6
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 8.0 (file 20240108)
Created
14 Nov 2024
Updated
29 Jan 2025

Overview

BYOM VCF main is an open-source printed circuit board by clacktronics, from the clacktronics/EuroClack_BYOM_Modules repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 29.5 × 100 mm with 38 parts on 31 nets, routed with 213 tracks and 22 vias.

It is built around the LM13700M. Its parts include 19 resistors, 6 capacitors, 6 connectors, 2 diodes and 1 IC.

Main components

1

README

README.md

BYOM Modules

In this repository is all the modules in the book for Build Your Own Modular the Clacktronics ring binder product to build your own modular synthesizer from scratch. clacktronics.co.uk/byom/. These are the original project files PCB and panel With branding removed, they are not the pages which are panels I make up from these files. It does not include the text of the book either. I have provided these as a starting point for your own projects and ideas, I do not mind if they are used commercially, all I ask for is attribution to my original physical design and for them not to be sold under my brand name Clacktronics.

PSU

PSU

A simple PSU that uses the 12V direct and creates a -12V using a cheap through hole MC34063

PSU Schematic

VCO

VCO

A paired down sawtooth VCO that can do a couple of octaves, uses only TL074

VCO Schematic

VCA

VCA

Simple dual VCA using the LM13700

VCA Schematic

VCF

VCF

A gritty sounding VCF using the LM13700

VCF Schematic

ATTENUVERTER

Attenuverter

Performs basic attunuation and inversion of CV signals

Attenuverter Schematic

MIXER

Mixer

Mixes CV and Audio signals

Mixer Schematic

LFO

LFO

Simple LFO that has shape and frequency controls

LFO Schematic

ENVELOPE

Envelope

Simple AR generator

Envelope Schematic

MICROCONTROLLER

Microcontroller

Raspberry Pi Pico based experimental board

Micro Schematic

PASSIVE MULT

Mult

Helps connect CV outputs together

POWER BUS

Simple passive power bus

BLANK

Pretty blank plate

Parts

38
QtyValueFootprintReferences
61kBYOM_General:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR8, R9, R10, R13, R16, R17
5100kBYOM_General:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR2, R6, R12, R14, R19
522kBYOM_General:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR1, R3, R4, R5, R11
4100nBYOM_General:C_TH_Disc_P5.00mmC3, C4, C5, C6
310kBYOM_General:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR7, R15, R18
2100kBYOM_General:POT_TH_Alps_RK09K_Single_VerticalRV1, RV2
21N5817BYOM_General:D_TH_DO-41_P10.16mmD1, D2
2470pFBYOM_General:C_TH_Disc_P5.00mmC1, C2
12N3906BYOM_General:TO-92_Inline_WideQ1
1AUDIO IN 1BYOM_General:Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_VerticalJ4
1AUDIO IN 2BYOM_General:Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_VerticalJ1
1BP OUTBYOM_General:Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_VerticalJ3
1CUTOFF CVBYOM_General:Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_VerticalJ6
1Eurorack socketBYOM_General:IDC-Header_2x05_P2.54mm_VerticalJ5
1LM13700BYOM_General:DIP-16_W7.62mm_LongPadsU1
1LOGOClacktronics:faceG***
1LP OUTBYOM_General:Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_VerticalJ2

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Questions

How big is the BYOM VCF main PCB?

It measures 29.5 × 100 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the BYOM VCF main use?

38 parts, built around the LM13700M. The full list of its parts is on this page, with links to each part's symbol and footprint where PCBKit's library has them.

Where can I download the BYOM VCF main KiCad files?

From the clacktronics/EuroClack_BYOM_Modules repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is Clacktronics BYOM VCF/BYOM_VCF_main/BYOM_VCF_main.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the BYOM VCF main design in my own project?

Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask clacktronics before reusing the design.