# FAQ **URL:** https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/c/frequently-asked-questions/8.md [Latest](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/categories.md) --- ## [List of LMNC modules and synth projects](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/list-of-lmnc-modules-and-synth-projects/3935)
**Author:** [@analogoutput](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/analogoutput)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 2:02pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/list-of-lmnc-modules-and-synth-projects/3935 "2021-08-26T14:02:14Z")
LMNC Kosmo Modules Module Store link Project link Discourse link 1007 MIDIMUSO MIDI-CV store project discourse 1008 MIDI TO TRIGGER store project discourse 1113 PERFORMANCE FILTER store project discourse 11… --- ## [Discourse FAQ/Guidelines](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/discourse-faq-guidelines/1072)
**Author:** [@Caustic](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/Caustic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 8:18pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/discourse-faq-guidelines/1072 "2020-05-30T20:18:20Z")
This is a Civilized Place for Public Discussion Please treat this discussion forum with the same respect you would a public park. We, too, are a shared community resource — a place to share skills, knowledge and interest… --- ## [Discourse Trust Levels (aka: Why cant I do x?)](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/discourse-trust-levels-aka-why-cant-i-do-x/964)
**Author:** [@Caustic](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/Caustic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 9:15pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/discourse-trust-levels-aka-why-cant-i-do-x/964 "2020-05-20T21:15:04Z")
Below is a blog from Discourse that explains how new users are not granted all the access to the forum immediately. It also shows how the trust levels are escalated, and permissions are granted. For those just just want… --- ## [Glossary (wiki)](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/glossary-wiki/528)
**Author:** [@fredrik](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/fredrik)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 9:04pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/glossary-wiki/528 "2022-04-25T21:04:53Z")
Let’s see if we can set up a glossary wiki page, as discussed here. Feel free to edit this post to add new definitions. Please try to keep the entries in alphabetical order for easier visual search. If you need more t… --- ## [Front panel supplier](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/front-panel-supplier/84)
**Author:** [@SolideSnaak](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/SolideSnaak)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 11:28am UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/front-panel-supplier/84 "2026-08-09T11:28:30Z")
Hey man, Love your posts and am really psyched to see you posted a supplier list for all the parts, the one thing I’m missing is where to find a metal plate in the right dimensions to use as front panel. I’ve been looki… --- ## [\#1007 midimuso midi-cv](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/1007-midimuso-midi-cv/1446)
**Author:** [@lookmumnocomputer](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/lookmumnocomputer)\ **Replies:** 356\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 3:49am UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/1007-midimuso-midi-cv/1446 "2026-01-08T03:49:52Z")
Right! its on its way, I figured id make the thread! this module took a bit of teething, so I’m sorry for the wait but surprisingly still keeping to a module a month!!! give or take a week here and there. I’m putting to… --- ## [Large front panel hole spacing](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/large-front-panel-hole-spacing/7859)
**Author:** [@Blowfly](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/Blowfly)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 1:41pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/large-front-panel-hole-spacing/7859 "2025-05-09T13:41:19Z")
I just wonder how you other folks do with holes when you have a large panel, meaning 200+ mm. Do you add more holes between the corner ones? If so, at what spacing? --- ## [Bare PCB sources](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/bare-pcb-sources/4990)
**Author:** [@analogoutput](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/analogoutput)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2024, 8:14am UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/bare-pcb-sources/4990 "2024-10-13T08:14:53Z")
This is intended as a resource for people wanting to make Kosmo modules out of non-Kosmo PCBs — or other such format conversions. Here are some sources for bare circuit boards for synth modules. Some may also sell kits,… --- ## [General advice for troubleshooting a module and asking for help](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/general-advice-for-troubleshooting-a-module-and-asking-for-help/2049)
**Author:** [@analogoutput](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/analogoutput)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2024, 3:40pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/general-advice-for-troubleshooting-a-module-and-asking-for-help/2049 "2024-10-03T15:40:26Z")
(This is a wiki post, please add and correct!) Look and see if others have had the same problem. Use the Discourse search facility to find topics where the module you’re building is discussed. Inspect your work. Verify… --- ## [Power supplies choices?](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/power-supplies-choices/357)
**Author:** [@lookmumnocomputer](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/lookmumnocomputer)\ **Replies:** 226\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 12:54pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/power-supplies-choices/357 "2024-08-12T12:54:02Z")
so im starting this topic as I get a lot of questions regarding power supplies, and there are a heck of a lot of options! the great thing is with this format is the power supply is the same as eurorack. so with that in … --- ## [PCB fabrication](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/pcb-fabrication/1749)
**Author:** [@analogoutput](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/analogoutput)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 5:07pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/pcb-fabrication/1749 "2024-06-10T17:07:30Z")
An introduction to getting printed circuit boards (or PCB-type front panels) fabricated. First someone needs to design the PCB. Let’s assume that’s done already. Then they have to produce the files known as Gerbers that… --- ## [Panel labeling and decorating techniques](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/panel-labeling-and-decorating-techniques/1550)
**Author:** [@analogoutput](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/analogoutput)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 3:17pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/panel-labeling-and-decorating-techniques/1550 "2023-10-18T15:17:56Z")
This is a topic for discussion of labeling and decorating front panels. This has come up in several other topics before but I thought it should have a topic of its own. Techniques include: Good old spray paint and Sha… --- ## [Kosmo Specification](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/kosmo-specification/896)
**Author:** [@antoine.pasde2](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/antoine.pasde2)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 2:20am UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/kosmo-specification/896 "2023-07-07T02:20:46Z")
Let’s try to capture what we know of the Kosmo standard in this Wiki to help people interface with Kosmo modules or design new Kosmo-compatible modules. Both electrical and mechanical information should be listed. This… --- ## [Social media directory](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/social-media-directory/1791)
**Author:** [@analogoutput](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/analogoutput)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2023, 12:18am UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/social-media-directory/1791 "2023-06-21T00:18:55Z")
If this already exists somewhere I can’t find it: A directory of us on social media. This post is wiki editable so you can add yours. I’ve filled in mine and a few others I know of. Apple Music ChristianBloch: ‎Christ… --- ## [WIKI: How to make a DIY MIDI controller easily](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/wiki-how-to-make-a-diy-midi-controller-easily/2122)
**Author:** [@Caustic](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/Caustic)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2023, 5:03am UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/wiki-how-to-make-a-diy-midi-controller-easily/2122 "2023-06-17T05:03:48Z")
This WIKI is a tutorial series i am writing to assist those that want to make a midi controller. Feel free to ask questions or ask for examples in this thread, i will be making new replies on topics in the future and wi… --- ## [New users: Why can't I (post images) (send PMs) (edit wiki posts) (etc.)](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/new-users-why-cant-i-post-images-send-pms-edit-wiki-posts-etc/6115)
**Author:** [@analogoutput](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/analogoutput)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2023, 11:52am UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/new-users-why-cant-i-post-images-send-pms-edit-wiki-posts-etc/6115 "2023-04-21T11:52:12Z")
Because you’re brand new here. Welcome! Thanks for reading the FAQs. The Discourse platform puts some hard limits on what you can do when you first walk through the door, but it only takes 10 minutes to get past them: … --- ## [A beginner's guide to the components of a modular synthesizer](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/a-beginners-guide-to-the-components-of-a-modular-synthesizer/1070)
**Author:** [@Dud](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/Dud)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 10:20pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/a-beginners-guide-to-the-components-of-a-modular-synthesizer/1070 "2023-01-22T22:20:03Z")
0 - THE CASE & POWER SUPPLY 1 - THE VCO (immediately below this Table of Contents) 2 - THE VCF (Voltage Control Filter) 3 - THE VCA (Voltage Control Amplifier) 4 - ENVELOPE GENERATOR ADSR 5 - VCLFO (Voltage Contro… --- ## [Adding a module to Kosmodular Grid - Wiki](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/adding-a-module-to-kosmodular-grid-wiki/4944)
**Author:** [@Sonosus](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/Sonosus)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2023, 9:18pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/adding-a-module-to-kosmodular-grid-wiki/4944 "2023-01-17T21:18:36Z")
Introduction WARNING - BETA! PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK! This guide should walk you through the process of getting one of your modules, PCBs, or stripboard designs listed on kosmodulargrid.com . It assumes no prior knowled… --- ## [Advice for troubleshooting 3340 based VCO](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/advice-for-troubleshooting-3340-based-vco/2077)
**Author:** [@analogoutput](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/analogoutput)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2022, 3:16am UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/advice-for-troubleshooting-3340-based-vco/2077 "2022-12-07T03:16:53Z")
This is a wiki post; please correct and improve! This is written regarding the 1222 Performance Oscillator module, but similar things apply to the simple stripboard oscillator or other oscillators based on the 3340 chip… --- ## [Advice for posting a stripboard image in the forum](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/advice-for-posting-a-stripboard-image-in-the-forum/5295)
**Author:** [@Dud](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/Dud)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 3:05pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/advice-for-posting-a-stripboard-image-in-the-forum/5295 "2022-07-25T15:05:24Z")
Being something that comes up quite often I thought it might be useful. It’s a wiki so don’t hesitate to correct, modify, add… To facilitate the identification of the module it is good to annotate directly on the imag… --- ## [US Part Suppliers - Switches, Knobs, Pots, etc](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/us-part-suppliers-switches-knobs-pots-etc/41)
**Author:** [@d42kn355](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/d42kn355)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 10:49pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/us-part-suppliers-switches-knobs-pots-etc/41 "2022-07-03T22:49:28Z")
Some of my favorites have been - Modular Addict - 9mm Alpha Pots, Knobs, DIY PCB’s, etc. SynthCube - Obscure Jacks and other various Modular Supplies. SparkFun - This is specifically where I get my 2 Pin Molex Connec… --- ## [9 mm PCB mount vertical pots](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/9-mm-pcb-mount-vertical-pots/1732)
**Author:** [@analogoutput](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/analogoutput)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 10:27pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/9-mm-pcb-mount-vertical-pots/1732 "2021-10-25T22:27:55Z")
This is wiki, add or correct sources as needed. Some sources of these perpetually hard to find pots, often out of stock, keep looking: Amplified Parts (USA) / Alpha / https://www.amplifiedparts.com/products/potentiome… --- ## [How to post a video in a topic?](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/how-to-post-a-video-in-a-topic/3136)
**Author:** [@saint\_et\_moudulard](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/saint_et_moudulard)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 8:05pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/how-to-post-a-video-in-a-topic/3136 "2021-03-11T20:05:25Z")
Hello, just a noob question: How can I integrated a video in my posts ? Thank you for helpfull ! I delete this topic when I have an answer :wink: --- ## [Stripboard building](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/stripboard-building/1738)
**Author:** [@analogoutput](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/analogoutput)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2020, 4:24pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/stripboard-building/1738 "2020-12-20T16:24:10Z")
A few things to know about building on stripboard: It’s possible, sometimes, to build a circuit on stripboard by following the layout without understanding anything about the circuit. But if there’s a problem, and that… --- ## [Frequently Asked Questions](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/frequently-asked-questions/1737)
**Author:** [@lookmumnocomputer](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/lookmumnocomputer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2020, 6:23pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/frequently-asked-questions/1737 "2020-09-02T18:23:49Z")
Finally I have figured out how to add categories, sorry everyone it was surprisingly obvious! if its any surprise to people computers and me don’t get along. if you have a question flick through this category to see if … --- ## [About the FAQ category](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/about-the-faq-category/1736)
**Author:** [@lookmumnocomputer](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/lookmumnocomputer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2020, 6:22pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/about-the-faq-category/1736 "2020-09-02T18:22:40Z")