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Roland MC-202  •  CV/Gate Modification
Now there's free space for the two new jacks.
Roland MC-202 - CV/Gate Modification * I wanted to use the two unused jack locations on the rear to carry the new CV and Gate jacks - but internally there are some parts on the PCB right behind the rear panel…

Roland MC-202 - CV/Gate Modification * …so I replaced them all to the solder side of the PCB; there's enough space between the PCB and the bottom of the case.
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Roland MC-202 - CV/Gate Modification - Image by Nikolaus Riehm
Roland MC-202 - CV/Gate Modification * They'll fit!

Roland MC-202 - CV/Gate Modification * Cut and trace for control voltage insertion.

Roland MC-202 - CV/Gate Modification * Cut and trace for gate signal insertion.

Roland MC-202 - CV/Gate Modification * The colored flat cable lead to the insertion points of CV and Gate signals in the analog circuitry of the 202.

Roland MC-202 - CV/Gate Modification * Ready to mount…

Roland MC-202 - CV/Gate Modification * The jacks are soldered.

Roland MC-202 - CV/Gate Modification * Both jacks in place (insulating tape on the PCB).

 
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