# My first Synth build is complete! **URL:** \ **Category:** DIY STUFF\ **Created:** [January 24, 2023, 3:26am UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/my-first-synth-build-is-complete/5870 "2023-01-24T03:26:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Voltage\_vandal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/eada6e/32.png) [@Voltage\_vandal](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/Voltage_vandal)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2023, 3:26am UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/my-first-synth-build-is-complete/5870/1 "2023-01-24T03:26:36Z")
I know it’s Eurorack, and the community is geared toward more DIY stuff, but this was my first foray in to the world of synthesis, and I intend to move more in the DIY direction moving forward. I ordered my first modules on November 6, and I’ve been piecing this together a bit at a time since then. ![20230123_124402](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/lookmumnocomputer/original/3X/e/1/e1018701cf1828322819090230cdda08bb856273.jpeg) ![20230122_191344](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/lookmumnocomputer/original/3X/6/5/656b836332bab1342352e3bd2d939fcd75bdf9c1.jpeg) I call it: The Dídilibox (pronounced deedly box). Here’s the link to the build on modular grid: > **[The Dídilibox](https://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/2076216)** > > The Dídilibox - Eurorack Modular System from Unabated\_Prawn The Dídilibox is an 81 HP Eurorack build in a custom powered case. The case’s exterior is a US army issued camp stove tin from 1944, powered with the Frequency central power supply and a scratch built busboard. Here it is in action. This is a little groove I slapped together last night taking it on a victory lap. [![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/lookmumnocomputer/original/3X/4/2/42676ae2172afbfe7d9f4ca8d3ed126a4c08218c.jpeg "The maiden voyage of The Dídilibox") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXH8sxbxUKk) It took longer than I wanted and was harder than I expected. Probably a bit too ambitious for a first attempt, but the hard way is the way I tend to learn best. I learned a lot and I’m looking forward to my next project which will either be a VCO, VCA, or VCF built from the ground up. Enjoy, and thanks again to those of you that talked me down from using a TRS jack to connect the PSU! ---
**Author:** ![analogoutput](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/analogoutput/32/29663_2.png) [@analogoutput](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/analogoutput)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2023, 3:30am UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/my-first-synth-build-is-complete/5870/2 "2023-01-24T03:30:15Z")
Excellent DIY case! ![tiny](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/lookmumnocomputer/original/3X/c/1/c13e64addcf8ab426631ece0eb23ad24911418ca.png) ---
**Author:** ![Voltage\_vandal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/eada6e/32.png) [@Voltage\_vandal](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/Voltage_vandal)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2023, 3:57am UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/my-first-synth-build-is-complete/5870/3 "2023-01-24T03:57:19Z")
Thank you! I’m pretty happy with the way it came out. I can rationalize spending a couple hundred dollars on a module, but I couldn’t stomach the idea of dropping $300 on a box, and they don’t even make them look cool! It may have taken a while, but even with international shipping on some of the parts I still paid less than $150 to put it together. Plus it’s got style and character you can’t put a price tag on! ---
**Author:** ![Caustic](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/caustic/32/15588_2.png) [@Caustic](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/Caustic)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2023, 7:23am UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/my-first-synth-build-is-complete/5870/4 "2023-01-24T07:23:45Z")
When you mentioned your case was going to be a camp stove tin from ww2 i had to see it. This thing looks great! delightfully chirpy! ---
**Author:** ![irregularshed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/irregularshed/32/30374_2.png) [@irregularshed](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/irregularshed)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2023, 11:41pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/my-first-synth-build-is-complete/5870/5 "2023-01-24T23:41:27Z")
Love it. Good work my friend! ---
**Author:** ![DonErskine](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/donerskine/32/26142_2.png) [@DonErskine](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/DonErskine)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2023, 5:49pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/my-first-synth-build-is-complete/5870/6 "2023-02-01T17:49:13Z")
Good work, and nothing wrong with Eurorack! A lot of DIY uses Eurorack format anyway. ---
**Author:** ![theBigHaitch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/thebighaitch/32/15887_2.png) [@theBigHaitch](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/theBigHaitch)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2023, 10:32pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/my-first-synth-build-is-complete/5870/7 "2023-02-07T22:32:17Z")
Brilliant! Love its cheeky sound!