#bpcmusic's dk synergy corner

I'm creating this archive as a place to document my attempts to restore a DK Synergy II+ (#1398) that was purchased in the fall of 2016 as a part of my #midlifesynthcrisis or #midilifecrisis. :) I'll also be sharing a lot of photos on my personal Instagram.

Along the way, I'll store the relevant things that I learn here. While I am relatively handy with electronics, this is the first vintage synth project that I've undertaken.

##My Journey

• Taking the Synergy Apart
• Replacing the Aging Capacitors
• Installing Headers for Board Connections
• Restoring the Wood Case
• Replacing the Power Supply and Noisy Fan
• Fixing Sticky Buttons
• Connecting to the Kaypro II
• Replacing the Kaypro II Disk Drive with a Floppy Emulator
• Building a Cartridge PCB and 3D Printed Shell
• Keyboard Refurbishment

##Handy Resources

• Synergy Resource Page
• Facebook Synergy Group
• Yahoo Synergy Group
• Vintage Synth
• Old Crow's Vintage Synth Tips
• HxC Floppy Emulator
• Syntaur Synergy Parts

##Synergy Videos

• Rex Coggins has compiled a YouTube playlist that covers a whole bunch of Synergy-related videos up on YouTube; check it out at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLffUjChiMD5i-BCu7Go9ABLnsAaPviy90

##Nice Helpful Folks

• Major thanks to Brian McLaren (made a few of those YouTube videos up there). He has gone above and beyond with me helping get the instrument 100% with my software, EPROMs and general usage questions.
• Thanks to Rex Coggins for his advice and recommendations.
• Thanks to Alexander Guelfenberg at Virtual Music - insanely nice and helpful in my trek to refurbish the Synergy.