Model 243 programmable pulser

Model 243 programmable pulser - My friend Reed has a giant Buchla system. He told me he was interested in a 242 programmable Pulser. That thing uses an EMS style patch matrix to program 3 channels of patterns up to 12 steps long. I suggested that it may be better for me to design a double wide module that has toggle switches for 6 channels of 16 steps. It is almost finished now. The panel is from Front Panel Express. Reed said he was only interested if I called it the 243 Programmable Pulser and printed "Verbos & Associates Brooklyn, New York" a the bottom, like a Buchla module. I'm making one for him and one for my Buchla.


back of my 243 - This is the back of my 243 programmable pulser while under construction. It shows the wiring nightmare that this thing is.


243 PCB - This is a snapshot of the 243 PCB while adding components. A lot of wire ends up being added between this and the front panel.


243 Programmable Pulser - Finally finished and working. This is my custom designed and built Programmable Pulser. It's based on a 246 core, but with changes to make it easier to source the parts. The LEDs are real pretty. Like a Christmas tree. What's great about this is that there is a pulse out and pulse in on each step. So there is no need for a reset input. Any step can be the start and any one can be the end. A row can be fed into the stage 1 pulse input to make a reset row. The analog input sweeps between steps with a 0-15 volt CV.


Reed's System - Reed's massive Buchla system with my 243 pulser in the mix.


Verbos 243 Programmable Pulser - a nice outdoor picture of the programmable pulser. This module is now being made to order for Buchla systems. Please email me about pricing and details.


Programmable Pulser PCB with switches - Here's the new Programmable Pulser PCB with the toggle switches mounted.


new 243 SMT PCB - For the next round of Programmable Pulsers, I have switched to surface mount parts. Here's a shot of the PCB without any switches attached.


243 Programmable Pulser new panel version - Here's a shot of the new version of the Programmable Pulser. The panel has also been redone. It is now silk screened, rather than etched by Front Panel Express. It's a bit more hassle, but it looks better I think.

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