Synth & Eurorack Parts / DIY

Audio taper, vertical mount, Alpha pots with a 6mm T18 knurled shaft. These 9mm pots are popular in DIY guitar pedals, synthesizers, and other projects. Mounting nut and washer included.

3.5mm TRS jacks with a switched tip found in many DIY Eurorack projects. These Qingpu Electronics jacks can be panel mounted with wires or more commonly PCB mounted. The PJ3410 jacks can be used for both mono and stereo signals. Hardware sold separately. See accessory items below.

OC46 PNP germanium transistors. The OC46 is a popular PNP for fuzz pedals and boost effects. It can be found in vintage electronics and modern fuzz pedals. This transistor is in a black glass SO-2 package with long leads commonly found on germanium transistors.

Premium two position SPDT submini toggle switches from Gorva Design. The Bascular Sub Mini switches have a medium 7.37mm actuator length. These switches feature silver plated copper alloy contacts. The bushing is smooth and the switch is secured with the mounting bracket on the PCB. RoHS compliant & lead-free. Details

• 5.59mm non-threaded bushing
• 2-Position On/On
• 4.95mm panel hole diameter
• Single pole/Double throw (SPDT)
• PC Pins

Features

• Power Rating: DC9V, 1A
• Contact Resistance: <20mΩ
• Insulation Resistance: 1000MΩ Minimum
• Dielectric Strength: 1000V RMS @ Sea Level
• Operating Temperature: -40°C ~ +85°C
• Electrical Life: 30,000 Cycles
• RoHS & Lead-free

TL061 single op amp in an 8-pin DIP package. The JFET-input operational amplifiers of the TL06x series are designed as low-power versions of the TL08x series amplifiers. They feature high input impedance, wide bandwidth, high slew rate, and low input offset and input bias currents. The TL06x series features the same terminal assignments as the TL07x and TL08x series. Features

• Very Low Power Consumption
• Typical Supply Current: 200 µA (Per Amplifier)
• Wide Common-Mode and Differential Voltage Ranges
• Low Input Bias and Offset Currents
• Common-Mode Input Voltage Range Includes VCC+
• Output Short-Circuit Protection
• High Input Impedance: JFET-Input Stage
• Internal Frequency Compensation
• Latch-Up-Free Operation
• High Slew Rate: 3.5 V/µs Typical

A great digital reverb sound that easily replaces a spring reverberation unit. Stereo outputs may be summed for mono operation. Simple interface requires only input, output, +5V, and ground.

CD4017B is a 5-stage Johnson counter having 10 decoded outputs, respectively. Inputs include a CLOCK, a RESET, and a CLOCK INHIBIT signal. Schmitt trigger action in the CLOCK input circuit provides pulse shaping that allows unlimited clock input pulse rise and fall times. These counters are advanced one count at the positive clock signal transition if the CLOCK INHIBIT signal is low. Counter advancement via the clock line is inhibited when the CLOCK INHIBIT signal is high. A high RESET signal clears the counter to its zero count. Use of the Johnson counter configuration permits high-speed operation, 2-input decode-gating and spike-free decoded outputs. Anti-lock gating is provided, thus assuring proper counting sequence. The decoded output are normally low and go high only at their respective decoded time slot. Each decoded output remains high for one full clock cycle.

Snap-in Lumberg panel mount barrel jack with solder lugs. This high quality jack is a similar size to the Lumberg low profile jack but easily snaps into place with no need to thread a nut inside the chassis. For use with barrel plugs with a 5.5mm external diameter and 2.1mm internal diameter.

Large plastic knobs with set screw and brass insert. Similar to the knobs used on many classic Dunlop / MXR pedals. These knobs have a fluted grip with an indicator line as well as a dot indicator on the skirt. Fits ¼” (6.35mm) pot shafts.

High-quality USA made knobs from Rogan Corp. These small, skirted knobs from Rogan’s PT Series feature a soft rubber grip molded over a solid polymer knob. PT Series knobs can be found on synthesizer modules from Make Noise, Mutable Instruments and others. Fits 6mm D-shafts.

• Height: 0.71 in.
• Diameter: 0.57 in.
• Fits 6mm D Shafts
• No indicator

A variety of different sizes are available from the PT Series.

Prototyping circuit board (PCB) designed to fit the Hammond 1590BB die-cast aluminum enclosure. It has a convenient 2-hole pattern, which provides an easy way to connect parts while maximizing usable board area. It can be used as a stand-alone prototyping board, or installed in a Hammond 1590BB enclosure. For fastening your project to a surface see our adhesive standoffs (S-H190). Features:

• Single-sided high-quality FR4 glass-epoxy circuit board.
• Convenient 2-hole pattern provides an easy way to connect parts.
• 1oz/ft2 copper with an anti-tarnish coating for easy soldering.
• 0.042" holes are drilled on 0.1" (2.54mm) centers. 4 mounting holes.
• PCB Size 3.20 x 4.25 in (81.3 x 108.0 mm)

5kΩ reverse audio taper Alpha 16mm pots with a solid shaft and long PCB mount terminals. The smaller size is useful for builds with limited panel space such as guitar pedals, synthesizer modules, and adding modifications to equipment. Washer and nut included.

• Threading: M7 x 0.75
• Distance between terminals: 5 mm (0.197”)
• Lead Depth from Panel: 20.7 mm + 4 mm (0.815” + 0.158”)
• Lead Distance from shaft center: 14.3 mm (0.563”)
• Lead Thickness: 0.5 mm (0.020”)
• Shaft Diameter: 6.35 mm (0.25”)

Dress nuts for use with mini toggle switches. These plated dress nuts feature a chamfered edge for a professional look and work on any 1/4-40 UNS threaded bushing. Two sides are flatted for use with a tool when fastening.

This nickel-plated steel adapter sleeve converts a 4mm shaft potentiometer to 6mm shaft, allowing for 6mm knobs to be used on a wider range of potentiometers. An additional 6mm to 6.35mm adapter R-VADAPT-25 can then be used to fit 1/4” knobs (sold seperately).

High quality TO package transistor sockets by Mill-Max. These machine pin sockets make swapping transistors in pedals and other projects a simple process. These use a standard TO footprint so they are ready for use on PCBs with matching footprints.

The AS571D is Alfa’s version of the NE571 or SA571 in an SOIC package. AS571 is a versatile low cost dual gain control circuit in which either channel may be used as a dynamic range compressor or expandor. Each channel has a full-wave rectifier to detect the average value of the signal, a linearized temperature-compensated variable gain cell, and an operational amplifier. AS571 is well suited for use in VCA blocks, noise reduction systems, compandors/expanders ,etc. Features

• Complete compressor and expandor
• Temperature compensated
• Channel separation >86 dB
• Greater than 110 dB dynamic range
• Levels adjustable with external components
• Distortion may be trimmed out

Applications

• VCA
• High level limiter
• Low level expandor − noise gate
• Dynamic filters
• Dynamic noise reduction systems

100 V ceramic disc capacitors. ± 10% tolerance.

The BC548 is a silicon general purpose NPN transistor in a TO-92 package. The BC548’s typical applications include signal processing, amplification, and switching. The BC548 is available in two different gain ranges: BC548B and BC548C. Type hFE (IC=2mA, VCE=5V) BC548B 200-450 BC548C 420-800

General purpose low-power NPN bipolar junction transistor, used frequently in hobbyist electronic projects.

High-quality USA made knobs from Davies Molding. The 1914 knob is the larger version of the classic 1900H found on countless synthesizers and pedals. This knob is made of solid phenolic and features an indicator line on the top. The knob pairs perfectly with the smaller diameter 1900 knobs such as the P-K801-BRASS-X as well as the skirted P-K234X knobs.

• Height: 0.50 in.
• Diameter: 0.75 in.
• Fits ¼" shaft with set screw

High quality nylon M3 flat washers. These durable washers fit perfectly on M3 threaded screws. The small outside diameter provides a clean look beneath the head of the screw. These are great mounting washers for preventing rack rash on front panels like Eurorack synths or any other use where the surface beneath the screw requires protection.

The 2N3392 is a general purpose NPN transistor in a TO-92 case. The 2N3392 is used in some original silicon Fuzz Face pedals as well as the Brassmaster fuzz.

IC component sockets for dual in-line package chips (DIP, PDIP, DIL, DIPP.) These sockets feature ladder style cases with tinned stamped and formed connections.

Small PCB adapter boards to convert PCB mount 9mm vertical pots to wired panel mount pots. These adapters are great for tight builds allowing for more densely populated panels than 16mm options. They’re also a great way to incorporate sealed potentiometers into builds where larger sized options would be cost prohibitive.