Blinks

VU meter for eurorack

BLINKS is a VU meter for eurorack with 24 RGB leds per channel, function is pretty easy, it has 2 inputs, one for each led column (no output btw).

PATT button changes the led pattern ( 6 patterns to choose ).

SENS button changes the input sensitivity,  cycling in 7 steps.

Long pressing the PATT button enters the color scheme selection.

Long pressing SENS button enters the brightness adjustment. Most probably you’ll prefer the lowest setting.

5v not indispensable

The module has a 5v regulator in case you don’t have 5v in you eurorack PSU. A jumper in the back select if the led board  would be powered by the 5v rail or the internal regulator (which works with the +12v rail)

2 stereo signals can be connected to a buffered input using the rear headers.

Easy DIY with only a few components, the led board is already assembled.

8 HP

+12V 40 mA

-12V 4 mA