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CrystalBlaster C2 : CS9236 based waveblaster module

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First post, by dreamblaster

Posted on 2022-03-18, 19:43

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Releasing another new project : CrystalBlaster C2, based on CrystalBlaster C1
C1 was a through hole solder kit, this is a completely soldered, mostlySMT PCB version.
It has a 90s low end wavetable synthy sound, as it uses the Crystal CS9236 chip.

Available at https://www.serdashop.com/CrystalBlaster-C2

CS9236 specifications :

General MIDI (GM) compliant
32-note polyphony at 44.1kHz rate
Independent reverb and chorus levels for each MIDI channel
128 melodic instruments and 47 percussion sounds

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Reply 1 of 13, by keropi

Posted on 2022-03-22, 18:10

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I have to say, the artwork alone makes it collectible 🤣

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Reply 2 of 13, by RetroGamer4Ever

Posted on 2022-03-22, 18:19

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That compact design and form-factor is giving me some very bad ideas for ARM embedded system board designs that could possibly use such things as add-on hardware, to create a nice retro/arcade gaming machine.

Reply 3 of 13, by dreamblaster

Posted on 2022-03-27, 17:13

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Pc Sound Legacy made a video of CrystalBlaster C1 : https://youtu.be/f2-qKknAe04
This sounds the same as CrystalBlaster C2

Reply 4 of 13, by appiah4

Posted on 2022-03-28, 06:21

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I LOVE the silkscreen art 😁

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Reply 5 of 13, by Nikita Lita

Posted on 2022-04-03, 11:29

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Just curious, why the socket for the crystal chip?

Reply 6 of 13, by Babasha

Posted on 2022-04-03, 11:59

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Nikita Lita wrote on 2022-04-03, 11:29:

Just curious, why the socket for the crystal chip?

CS chips sold for socket mounting

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Reply 7 of 13, by keropi

Posted on 2022-04-03, 12:37

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Nikita Lita wrote on 2022-04-03, 11:29:

Just curious, why the socket for the crystal chip?

machine assembly
factories do not accept old chip for assembly so having them install a socket was the best option

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Reply 8 of 13, by Nikita Lita

Posted on 2022-04-04, 20:13

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keropi wrote on 2022-04-03, 12:37:

Nikita Lita wrote on 2022-04-03, 11:29:

Just curious, why the socket for the crystal chip?

machine assembly
factories do not accept old chip for assembly so having them install a socket was the best option

Ah hah, I see; this has been my experience with trying to get a board made as well. JLCPCB is insanely cheap but it’s SMT-only and requires you to use the parts they have in stock.

Reply 9 of 13, by dreamblaster

Posted on 2022-04-05, 03:48

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Socket allows to add the chips later, and swap out if they don't work. - higher success rate with factory assembly, without need for rework
That is an advantage, it does look fat though
If i ever make a successor revision, i may use tqfp which would be thinner

Reply 10 of 13, by SuperDeadite

Posted on 2022-04-05, 16:26

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And here's Super Street Fighter 2. If you love lo-fi synth that isn't even trying to sound realistic, this is the board for you!
I quite like it myself. 😀
https://youtu.be/EMchXcweT1A

And Fat? No no... the C2 is THICC!!!

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Reply 11 of 13, by Nikita Lita

Posted on 2022-04-05, 16:48

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SuperDeadite wrote on 2022-04-05, 16:26:
And here's Super Street Fighter 2. If you love lo-fi synth that isn't even trying to sound realistic, this is the board for you […]
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And here's Super Street Fighter 2. If you love lo-fi synth that isn't even trying to sound realistic, this is the board for you!
I quite like it myself. 😀
https://youtu.be/EMchXcweT1A

And Fat? No no... the C2 is THICC!!!

Sounds great!

Where did you get the case for the CHiLL III?

Reply 12 of 13, by SuperDeadite

Posted on 2022-04-05, 16:51

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Nikita Lita wrote on 2022-04-05, 16:48:

SuperDeadite wrote on 2022-04-05, 16:26:
And here's Super Street Fighter 2. If you love lo-fi synth that isn't even trying to sound realistic, this is the board for you […]
Show full quote

And here's Super Street Fighter 2. If you love lo-fi synth that isn't even trying to sound realistic, this is the board for you!
I quite like it myself. 😀
https://youtu.be/EMchXcweT1A

And Fat? No no... the C2 is THICC!!!

Sounds great!

Where did you get the case for the CHiLL III?

It's the official Medium Size Case sold on Serdashop. XL case is also available if you plan to use larger boards like Roland/Yamaha. Note if you buy a case and CHiLL III at the same time you get a nice discount.

Reply 13 of 13, by dreamblaster

Posted on 2022-04-05, 16:58

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SuperDeadite wrote on 2022-04-05, 16:26:
And here's Super Street Fighter 2. If you love lo-fi synth that isn't even trying to sound realistic, this is the board for you […]
Show full quote

And here's Super Street Fighter 2. If you love lo-fi synth that isn't even trying to sound realistic, this is the board for you!
I quite like it myself. 😀
https://youtu.be/EMchXcweT1A

And Fat? No no... the C2 is THICC!!!

Oh it doesn't even fit the box, should make a cutout window for the chip 😀

Some of the tracks sound great ! some other... haha it is an adventurous chip,
thanks for the video !

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