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* PCB is 0.5" x 1.2" with 3mm mounting holes 0.15" in from the edges at one end. |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20190425131802/http://www.elby-designs.com/webtek/cgs/cgsld/cgsld.html CGSLD LED Driver Board], Elby Designs |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20190425131802/http://www.elby-designs.com/webtek/cgs/cgsld/cgsld.html CGSLD LED Driver Board], Elby Designs |
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Revision as of 20:12, 7 June 2019
CGSLD the CGS LED driver is a tiny ancillary board that contains a single transistorized LED driver. It is designed to be connected to any output that puts out a voltage that ranges between 0V and over 2V. As presented in the diagrams, the module is designed for gate signals where the LED will have an on/off action.
If the lower 100k resistor in the input divider is replaced with a reverse biased 1N4148 diode, the module can be used to monitor the positive excursions of bipolar CVs and audio signals.
It can also be connected to some internal circuit elements to indicate how that part of the circuit is behaving.
The drive current can be adjusted for different types of LEDs. If using super bright LEDs, increase the 1k resistor to 10k.
This will work with +/-12 volts systems too.
How it works
Construction
Before you start assembly, check the board for etching faults. Look for any shorts between tracks, or open circuits due to over etching. Take this opportunity to sand the edges of the board if needed, removing any splinters or rough edges.
When you are happy with the printed circuit board, construction can proceed as normal, starting with the resistors first, then moving onto the taller components.
Take particular care with the orientation of the polarized components such as diodes and transistors.
Parts list
This is a guide only. Parts needed will vary with individual constructor's needs.
| Part | Quantity |
| Capacitors | |
|---|---|
| 100n | 1 |
| Resistors | |
| 1k | 1 |
| 100k | 2 |
| Semi's | |
| BC547 or similar | 1 |
| LED | 1 |
| Misc | |
| CGSLD PCB | 1 |
Notes
- PCB is 0.5" x 1.2" with 3mm mounting holes 0.15" in from the edges at one end.
CC-BY-NC
Readers are permitted to construct these circuits for their own personal use only. Ken Stone retains all rights to his work.
See also
References
- LED driver for music synthesizers. (archived) by Ken Stone, 2004, with permission of the author
External links
- CGSLD BOM at BOMpiler
- CGS Synth discussion group, for discussion of locating parts, modifications and corrections etc.
Suppliers
- CGSLD LED Driver Board, Elby Designs