/KicadJE_uP_DAC

STM32 and ATMEGA32A - Eurorack DAC MCP4822 output - Use for Sub 400Hz DDS, LFO, ADSR, Effects - and a small 555 VCO - DDS1 DDS2

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KicadJE_uP_DAC

Eurorack DAC output

Purpose

Use for DDS/DCO - LFO - ADSR - Effects unit

Status - Preliminary mounted

Initial

Stage Detail Status
create material sch/pcb  OK
gerber  OK
production ok
produced ok
delivered ok

Preliminary validation

Test Detail Status
Initial Inspection OK
Initial Technical Test ATMega32A DAC ADC not working due to GND conn to Aref
Initial Technical Test STM32 DAC
Initial Technical Test VCO555 Initial version not oscillating - add 270R across C603 to make it work
TL074 warm
Initial Product Test ATMega32A DAC
Initial Product Test STM32 DAC
Initial Product Test VCO555
Power Draw ATMega32A DAC Proto - no DAC: 2mA -12V, 2mA +12V, 30mA +5V
Power Draw STM32 DAC
Power Draw VCO555

Secondary validation

Test Detail Status
Product Test
Product Test
Quality  
Quality  
Long Term Product Test
Power Draw ATMega32A DAC
Power Draw STM32 DAC
Power Draw VCO555

Errata

Errata - VCO 555

1 - No oscillation fixed by replacing C603 w resistor (tested w 270R)

Errata - ADSR Mega32

1 - ADC not working due to GND conn to Aref

Errata - STM32 DAC

Issues and Notes

VCO 555

ADSR Mega32

ADC not fast enough for audio

STM32 DAC

Pictures

Other components

Inspiration

ATMega 32A

https://github.com/MCUdude/MightyCore

STM32

Simple 555 VCO

Own Projects

https://github.com/promesoft/KicadFormantVCO

https://github.com/promesoft/KicadJE_LFO_1

Intro about 555

https://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/waveforms/555_oscillator.html

Thomas Henry 555 VCO