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 +===== Testing and troubleshooting the x0xb0x =====
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 +==== What you need for testing ====
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 +The bare minimum that you will need to test your x0xb0x is:
 +  - a multimeter (digital works best)
 +  - 2 Double A batteries
 +  - aligator clips
 +  - High impedance (cheap) headphones
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 +These items are nice to have when testing:
 +  - A multimeter with frequency detection, and 3 decimal places
 +  - A benchtop power supply capable of generating 2 Volts, 3 Volts and 12 Volts
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 +These items are good for testing, but pricey:
 +  - Oscilloscope
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 +==== Troubleshooting,​ a basic guide. ====
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 +So you have soldered your x0xb0x and it doesn'​t work, now what?
 +  - Eliminate the obvious. ​ Is it plugged in? Are all your chips properly seated in the sockets?
 +  - Check the polarity of the components. ​ Is everything properly soldered? ​ Check it agian. ​ Remember: ​ Electrolytic and Tantalum Caps, diodes, LEDs, transistors,​ and ICs all have polarity.
 +  - make sure there are no little bits of metal (espeically clipped leads) shorting out any connections. ​ Also check through the resistors around the VCO and the sequencer. ​ Some of them get pretty tight.
 +  - Perform the last test that you knew worked. ​ Does it still work?
 +  - If you are having problems with the VCF, read through the VoltageControlledFilter section and get an idea of what it is doing. ​ This will help you with troubleshooting imensely. ​ Also, check out the relavent testing section for extra troubleshooting tips.
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