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2 layers65 × 100 mmJOVE, the printed circuit board in 3D

Eurorack multimode filter inspired by the Roland Jupiter-6

Size
65 × 100 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
156
Nets
113
Pads
473
Tracks, vias
1,102, 81
Pours
2
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 4
Created
27 Apr 2015
Updated
25 Jul 2020

Overview

JOVE is an open-source printed circuit board by minisystem, from the minisystem/JOVE repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 65 × 100 mm with 156 parts on 113 nets, routed with 1,102 tracks and 81 vias.

It is built around the LM13700M, CD40106 and CD4027BE, with the CD4052, PJ-301BM and J112 among its other parts. Its parts include 78 resistors, 29 capacitors, 13 ICs, 10 diodes and 7 connectors. It belongs with the audio and music boards of this library.

Main components

8

README

README.md

SYSTEM80 JOVE Multimode Filter

Roland Jupiter 6 inspired multimode filter in 14HP Eurorack format. IR3109s replaced with LM13700 OTAs. Selectable 24 dB low pass, bonus 2 pole 12 dB low pass, band pass and high pass modes.

Product page: http://system80.net/product/jove/

Demos:
https://soundcloud.com/system_80/sets/jove-demo
https://soundcloud.com/system_80/sets/jove-mimoid-demo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFNtQRDSUw4

EDA files generated in KiCad 4.0.2. Schematic library here: https://github.com/minisystem/MyKicadLibraries/blob/master/MySynthParts.lib KiCad GitHub libraries required as well. :/ Front panel design by Bartek Kawula.
Hardware design by minisystem: info@system80.net

PCB

See /Gerbers/JOVE-gerbers-1.6.zip

BOM

Octopart BOM: https://octopart.com/bom-tool/0BVEzM8i
NOTE 1: R66 and R67 can be 0805 10R resistors or PTC fuses (see BOM for part number)
NOTE 2: C1, C11, C28, C29 can be either 10 pF or 22 pF

CALIBRATION

Feed one of the inputs a 10 Vpp ~50 Hz square wave. In 12 dB mode with frequency and resonance knobs both at minimum (fully CCW), adjust VR5 so that the filter is fully closed. This is best done by ear using headphones. Then switch to HP mode with frequency knob at max (fully CW) and listen to ensure most of the high frequency harmonics are gone. There's a sweet spot where maximum attenuation in both modes can be achieved. The resonance trimmer is used to ensure that there is minimum resonance when the resonance knob is fully CCW. Set the frequency knob at about 12 o'clock and look for a resonance peak on the square wave in 12 dB mode using an oscilloscope. Adjust the input gain so that the output square wave is 10 Vpp. Then use VR7 to to trim away the resonance peak so that the square wave is flat.

Acknowledgements

The idea to hybridize the audio input and control voltage stages from the MKS80 and SH101, respectively, comes directly from the AMSynths AM8060: http://www.amsynthstore.co.uk/

LICENSE

cc-by-nc-sa https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/

Please note the NON-COMMERCIAL (NC) clause of the Creative Commons license. You do not have permission to build and sell JOVE for monetary compensation. Make one for yourself, make an extra and sell it to your friend? That's cool. Make several and sell them on eBay/ModularGrid/Tindie? No, don't do that! :)

The NC clause isn't going to be around forever and eventually derative works for commercial use will be allowed, but currently commerical use is prohibited by the license.

Please also note the ShareAlike (SA) clause of the license: if you create a derivative work, please ensure that it is distributed under the same license and is not used commercially.

Parts

156
QtyValueFootprintReferences
18100KMyModules:SM0603-R-JRLR2, R3, R4, R7, R24, R26, R44, R45, R47, R48, R61, R73, R74, R75, R76, R77 +2
10100nMyModules:SM0603-C-JRLC12, C13, C14, C15, C16, C17, C19, C20, C26, C27
733KMyModules:SM0603-R-JRLR33, R34, R40, R46, R57, R58, R69
618KMyModules:SM0603-R-JRLR31, R32, R39, R55, R56, R68
6560MyModules:SM0603-R-JRLR30, R36, R38, R53, R62, R65
668KMyModules:SM0603-R-JRLR29, R35, R37, R52, R60, R63
6PJ301BMyModules:PJ-301B-JACK-SLOTSJ1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6
550KMyModules:RV16A-41-JRLVR1, VR2, VR3, VR4, VR6
410KMyModules:SM0603-R-JRLR1, R49, R70, R71
41N914MyModules:SOD323-C1A2D5, D6, D7, D10
422pFMyModules:SM0603-C-JRLC1, C11, C28, C29
4330pFMyModules:CAP-BOX-PFR-5MMC6, C7, C18, C25
447KMyModules:SM0603-R-JRLR13, R14, R18, R50
4J112MyModules:SOT23-JRLQ3, Q4, Q5, Q6
4LEDMyModules:3MM-LED-C1A2D1, D2, D3, D4
4TL072-MyModules:TSSOP8-JRLU1, U2, U3, U4
310μFCapacitors_SMD:c_elec_5x5.3C10, C23, C24
3LM13700MyModules:SO16-JRLU5, U6, U7
20.47μMyModules:SM0603-C-JRLC21, C22
21.5KMyModules:SM0603-R-JRLR20, R27
21.5MMyModules:SM0603-R-JRLR21, R28
210MyModules:SM0805-HANDR66, R67
2100KMyModules:TC33X-2VR5, VR7
21KMyModules:SM0603-R-JRLR12, R54
2200KMyModules:SM0603-R-JRLR5, R6
2330MyModules:SM0603-R-JRLR59, R64
233pFMyModules:SM0603-C-JRLC4, C9
24.7pFMyModules:SM0603-C-JRLC3, C8
247pFMyModules:SM0603-C-JRLC2, C5
256KMyModules:SM0603-R-JRLR42, R43
2BCM857BSSMD TRAN:sot323-6Q1, Q2
2S1BBMyModules:SMB-1C2AD8, D9
2TEST_POINTMyModules:TEST POINTTP1, TP2
2TS321TO_SOT_Packages_SMD:SOT-23-5U12, U13
11.8KMyModules:SM0603-R-JRLR23
110K NTCMyModules:SM0805-HANDR19
1110KMyModules:SM0603-R-JRLR9
1150KMyModules:SM0603-R-JRLR15
11MMyModules:SM0603-R-JRLR11
1270KMyModules:SM0603-R-JRLR72
13.3KMyModules:SM0603-R-JRLR41
1330KMyModules:SM0603-R-JRLR51
14.7KMyModules:SM0603-R-JRLR16
15.6KMyModules:SM0603-R-JRLR17
1680KMyModules:SM0603-R-JRLR10
18.2KMyModules:SM0603-R-JRLR22
1820MyModules:SM0603-R-JRLR25
1CD40106Housings_SSOP:TSSOP-14_4.4x5mm_Pitch0.65mmU11
1CD4027Housings_SSOP:TSSOP-16_4.4x5mm_Pitch0.65mmU10
1CD4052Housings_SSOP:TSSOP-16_4.4x5mm_Pitch0.65mmU9
1CONN_02X05Pin_Headers:Pin_Header_Straight_2x05P1
1DG409MyModules:SO16-JRLU8
1KS-01Qsynth:KS-01Q-02-JRLSW1

The 153 most common of 156 parts.

Questions

How big is the JOVE PCB?

It measures 65 × 100 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the JOVE use?

156 parts, built around the LM13700M, CD40106, CD4027BE and CD4052. 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 JOVE KiCad files?

From the minisystem/JOVE repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is Jove.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the JOVE design in my own project?

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

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