MIDIbox SID-NUXX

So, today the MIDIbox SID-NUXX metal panels came in. Everything is great, except when assembling the last one — my 8580 — the external power supply dies.

I do a bit more testing, find the PS to be giving out only a few mW, so I grab another one. That one dies.

Turns out the thing somehow has a hard short between one of the AC pins and ground. I have no idea why, unless the PCB is somehow defective, right below the switch. So, tomorrow I have to do some more digging. < sigh >

Now, off to the post office. No, the synth kits aren’t going out tonight, but I have to send some x0xb0x artwork to someone, and I said I’d do it today.