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Topic: MICROKORG WONKY KEYS |
emberdark
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Forum: Korg MS2000 & microKorg Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 4:25 am Subject: MICROKORG WONKY KEYS |
On its best day the microKORG keyboard is not an example of close-fitting precision and tight tolerances, but yours definitely ain't normal.
If it were me I'd probably go inside and take a look. Ho ... |
Topic: Can't seem to get a MicroKorg part |
emberdark
Replies: 32
Views: 32431
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Forum: Korg MS2000 & microKorg Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 7:27 am Subject: Can't seem to get a MicroKorg part |
Heh - I know huge throng of probably one or two people have been waiting with bated breath, so here is a pic of my microKORG's newly installed CPU:
This repair along with the replaced power ... |
Topic: Can't seem to get a MicroKorg part |
emberdark
Replies: 32
Views: 32431
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Forum: Korg MS2000 & microKorg Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 4:59 am Subject: Can't seem to get a MicroKorg part |
Whoops! Looks like an RoHS version *is* in stock. Just gotta check data sheets for pin4pin compatibility. Geez, I'm getting dumber every minute. Thanks all! |
Topic: Can't seem to get a MicroKorg part |
emberdark
Replies: 32
Views: 32431
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Forum: Korg MS2000 & microKorg Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 4:49 am Subject: Can't seem to get a MicroKorg part |
Yep, that's the part. I never thought to check Digi-Key. But it is not in stock and the estimated ship date is July 2nd.
I kinda wanted the widdle chip before then.
Oh and here are the component ... |
Topic: Can't seem to get a MicroKorg part |
emberdark
Replies: 32
Views: 32431
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Forum: Korg MS2000 & microKorg Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 1:51 am Subject: Can't seem to get a MicroKorg part |
Yes it is a ROMless version, and Korg does indeed store data on a separate Flash RAM chip. But danged if I can find the silly processor chip anywhere else, at least in quantities of one or two.
And ... |
Topic: Can't seem to get a MicroKorg part |
emberdark
Replies: 32
Views: 32431
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Forum: Korg MS2000 & microKorg Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 1:32 am Subject: Can't seem to get a MicroKorg part |
C9 is an 'optional' - it is not installed. C107 is a 1000uF 16v electrolytic.
When no 3.3v power is getting to the digital circuitry, you get that Audio light routine when you turn the unit on. Wh ... |
Topic: Can't seem to get a MicroKorg part |
emberdark
Replies: 32
Views: 32431
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Forum: Korg MS2000 & microKorg Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2007 9:18 pm Subject: Can't seem to get a MicroKorg part |
Thanks. PartsisParts is where I've got the part backordered. They seem like really good people, but even they can't get a part from Korg if Korg claims it is out of stock. And my suspicion is it is ne ... |
Topic: Can't seem to get a MicroKorg part |
emberdark
Replies: 32
Views: 32431
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Forum: Korg MS2000 & microKorg Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 8:50 am Subject: Can't seem to get a MicroKorg part |
After my MicroKorg stopped working, I finally tracked the difficulty to the 3.3 volt switching regulator circuit and the fuse. Unfortunately, when those components go, there is often damage done to th ... |
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