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HAWK-800
Construction and Installation
Instructions
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October 6
, 2018
This document is intended for the HAWK-800 kit version 1.5c.
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Construction and Installation Instructions.................................................................................................2
Introduction................................................................................................................................................2
IMPORTANT: Kit Versions 1.5, 1.5b and 1.5c..........................................................................................2
Congratulations!.........................................................................................................................................2
WARNING and DISCLAIMER.................................................................................................................2
Special final WARNING!..........................................................................................................................2
Safety First.................................................................................................................................................2
Before you Begin.......................................................................................................................................2
Preparation.................................................................................................................................................3
Read the Instructions..................................................................................................................................3
Required Tools and Supplies......................................................................................................................3
Tape Features.............................................................................................................................................4
Loss of MK2 Large Sequence Size Feature...............................................................................................4
Backup Patch and Sequencer Data.............................................................................................................4
Construction...............................................................................................................................................5
Assembling the HAWK-800 Board...........................................................................................................5
Modifying the Poly-800 Main Board.........................................................................................................9
Special Section for the Poly-800 MK2 (II)..............................................................................................12
Special Section for the Poly-800 (original version).................................................................................19
Special Section for the EX-800 Synthe Module......................................................................................21
Testing......................................................................................................................................................24
Addendums..............................................................................................................................................26
HAWK-800 Kit Mounting Hardware for the PS-800..............................................................................26
Troubleshooting the HAWK-800 Kit Installation....................................................................................26
ROM chip positions.................................................................................................................................28
Reverting Back to Original Operation.....................................................................................................29
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
HAWK-800 Constructions and Installations Instructions – https://www.hawk800.com HAWK-800 Construction and Installation Instructions October 6 , 2018 This document is intended for the HAWK-800 kit version 1.5c. Table of Contents Construction and Installation Instructions....................2 Introduction..............................2 IMPORTANT: Kit Versions 1.5, 1.5b and 1.5c..................2 Congratulations!............................2 WARNING and DISCLAIMER.........................2 Special final WARNING!..........................2... -
Page 2: Construction And Installation Instructions
HAWK-800 Constructions and Installations Instructions – https://www.hawk800.com Construction and Installation Instructions Introduction IMPORTANT: Kit Versions 1.5, 1.5b and 1.5c These instructions are for the HAWK-800P, HAWK-800MK2 and HAWK-800EX version 1.5, 1.5b and 1.5c. Version 1.5 kits began shipping in August 2011. These instructions also apply to the version 1.5b kit that began shipping in June 2012. And these instructions also apply to version 1.5c which began shipping in January 2018. -
Page 3: Preparation
HAWK-800 Constructions and Installations Instructions – https://www.hawk800.com 28 Pin Header Cable 16 Pin Header Cable HAWK-800P 8.5 inches 8.5 inches HAWK-800EX 5 inches 5 inches HAWK-800MK2 10 inches 10 inches Preparation The basic steps involved in the successful completion of this project are: 1. -
Page 4: Tape Features
HAWK-800 Constructions and Installations Instructions – https://www.hawk800.com your own printed circuit board stand offs. See the section “Mounting the kit in your synthesizer” for photos and recommendations on how to mount the kit in your synthesizer. Tape Features WARNING: The HAWK-800 upgrade kit supports loading and verifying tape patch and sequencer data from the original Korg Poly-800 and EX800. -
Page 5: Construction
HAWK-800 Constructions and Installations Instructions – https://www.hawk800.com Construction Assembling the HAWK-800 Board Step 1 – Prepare a work space First, you need to prepare a suitable workspace. Find a flat surface to work on such as a kitchen table or work bench. You will need a flat area about 1 meter square (3 feet x 3 feet). - Page 6 HAWK-800 Constructions and Installations Instructions – https://www.hawk800.com Step 3 – Install the Capacitors and Resistors into the HAWK-800 Board Install the four capacitors and two 10K ohm resistors on the top side of the HAWK board. The location of the ●...
- Page 7 HAWK-800 Constructions and Installations Instructions – https://www.hawk800.com Version 1.5 Board Discreet Component Location Version 1.5b Board Discreet Component Location 7 Of 29...
- Page 8 HAWK-800 Constructions and Installations Instructions – https://www.hawk800.com Version 1.5c Board Discreet Component Location Note: Mk2 connectors are installed in this picture (lower right). If you are installing the HAWK-800 into a Poly-800 MK2 this picture helps to clarify the MK2 effects board connectors installation. The AtomaHawk connector is also shown (upper right).
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Page 9: Modifying The Poly-800 Main Board
HAWK-800 Constructions and Installations Instructions – https://www.hawk800.com Modifying the Poly-800 Main Board At this point, the real work begins to modify the Poly-800 main circuit board. So a word of caution, these tasks require patience and care. If you make any errors from this point forward, you could render your synthesizer permanently inoperable. - Page 10 HAWK-800 Constructions and Installations Instructions – https://www.hawk800.com main board and small secondary board from the Poly-800. Set aside the 9 screws in a safe place where they will not be lost or misplaced. ● Carefully remove the main board (along with the RFI shield) and secondary board all together. ●...
- Page 11 HAWK-800 Constructions and Installations Instructions – https://www.hawk800.com Once you have carefully inserted the socket, check the back of the board to make sure that all 16 pins went ● through their respective holes. Also make sure that none of the pin sockets have pushed out of the socket. Do not start soldering until you have confirmed that all 16 pins went through the holes fully and correctly.
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Page 12: Special Section For The Poly-800 Mk2 (Ii)
HAWK-800 Constructions and Installations Instructions – https://www.hawk800.com Ensure that the socket is firmly seated then solder two diagonally opposite pins. Double check that the socket is ● seated completely and then solder all of the rest of the pins. Make sure that you orient the socket correctly with the notch shown in the picture below. - Page 13 HAWK-800 Constructions and Installations Instructions – https://www.hawk800.com Step 14 – Remove Three Chips from the Effects Board Remove the EPROM chip (IC24) from the 28 pin socket on the effects board. Use a pair of tweezers or a small ● screwdriver to remove the chip.
- Page 14 HAWK-800 Constructions and Installations Instructions – https://www.hawk800.com Step 16 – Reinstall the Effects board into the Poly-800 MK2 Synthesizer Reinstall the effects boards back into the MK2 synthesizer. ● Reinstall all board mounting screws and the ground shields etc. ● Ensure that you reconnect all cables excluding cable CN15.
- Page 15 HAWK-800 Constructions and Installations Instructions – https://www.hawk800.com IMPORTANT: See page 7 for a picture showing the MK2 effects board connectors installed into board version 1.5c. Step 18 - Install the Main Board back into the MK2 Synthesizer Reinstall the MK2 main board (KLM-1032). Do NOT install the KLM-601 board at this time. ●...
- Page 16 HAWK-800 Constructions and Installations Instructions – https://www.hawk800.com Next, locate the four ¼ inch nylon spacers supplied with the HAWK kit and place them in position as shown in the ● picture below. Next, locate the four screws supplied with the HAWK kit. ●...
- Page 17 HAWK-800 Constructions and Installations Instructions – https://www.hawk800.com NOTE: The KLM-601 board is now safely located under the HAWK board. If any future adjustment is needed to the trim pots on the KLM-601 board then the HAWK must be removed. Then the KLM-601 board must also be removed to allow trim pot adjustment.
- Page 18 HAWK-800 Constructions and Installations Instructions – https://www.hawk800.com Step 21 – Install the 28 pin and 16 pin header cables Locate and install the 28 pin header cable assembly. Be careful to ensure that the pins are lined up correctly with ●...
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Page 19: Special Section For The Poly-800 (Original Version)
HAWK-800 Constructions and Installations Instructions – https://www.hawk800.com You should now move on to step 26. ● Special Section for the Poly-800 (original version) NOTE: Steps 22 through to step 25 are for an original Poly-800 HAWK installation only Step 22 - Install the Main Board back into the original Poly-800 Synthesizer Reinstall the original main board (KLM-596). - Page 20 HAWK-800 Constructions and Installations Instructions – https://www.hawk800.com Step 24 - Mounting the HAWK board in an original Poly 800 Attach four printed circuit board standoffs (not supplied) to the printed circuit board with four screws (not ● supplied). We used standoffs 1/4 inch high with tapped brass inserts. Using a suitable non damaging cleaner, thoroughly clean the area in the Poly 800 case where the board is to be ●...
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Page 21: Special Section For The Ex-800 Synthe Module
HAWK-800 Constructions and Installations Instructions – https://www.hawk800.com that you do not bend over any of the pins as you insert the plugs into the sockets. See the picture below. Locate and install the 16 pin header cable assembly. Be careful to ensure that the pins are lined up correctly with ●... - Page 22 HAWK-800 Constructions and Installations Instructions – https://www.hawk800.com Step 27 - Install the KLM-601 board into the EX-800 Synthesizer Reinstall the KLM-601 board by using the upper left hand screw only. See the picture below. ● Step 28 - Mounting the HAWK board in an EX800. Mount the HAWK board into the EX-800.
- Page 23 HAWK-800 Constructions and Installations Instructions – https://www.hawk800.com Step 29 - Attach the Ribbon Cables in the EX-800 Locate and install the 28 pin header cable assembly. Be careful to ensure that the pins are lined up correctly with ● the sockets because it is very easy to incorrectly align the plugs in these sockets. Also take great care to ensure that you do not bend over any of the pins as you insert the plugs into the sockets.
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Page 24: Testing
HAWK-800 Constructions and Installations Instructions – https://www.hawk800.com Testing Step 30 - Initial Integrity Test The big moment has arrived where we see the instrument working with its new HAWK upgrade in place. But before we do anything more, we need to carry out an initial integrity test to make sure that the new board was constructed and installed correctly. - Page 25 HAWK-800 Constructions and Installations Instructions – https://www.hawk800.com Step 31 - Installing the Flash Software into your HAWK-800 At this point you most likely have successfully completed all of the hardware upgrade work and you are now ready to upgrade the software in the flash memory of the HAWK-800. The synthesizer will not operate until you have successfully installed the latest software into the software flash memory.
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Page 26: Addendums
HAWK-800 Constructions and Installations Instructions – https://www.hawk800.com Addendums HAWK-800 Kit Mounting Hardware for the PS-800 HAWK-800 kits that are for the PS-800 (original Poly-800) that are shipped out after July 2018 are provided with four mounting posts, screws and washers. These are for use in mounting the HAWK board into the Poly-800. We have not yet provided detailed instructions for their best installation. - Page 27 HAWK-800 Constructions and Installations Instructions – https://www.hawk800.com Is Your Soldering Good? Maybe you have 'some' soldering experience but don't actually have good knowledge of how to solder. Don't be embarrassed about that. Good soldering is both a skill and an art. If you are not sure if your soldering is good, send a picture of the back of your HAWK board to support@hawk800.com and we can tell you if it looks good or not.
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Page 28: Rom Chip Positions
HAWK-800 Constructions and Installations Instructions – https://www.hawk800.com IC22 Socket IC22 socket between pins 1, 26, 27 and 28 should show a short. IC22 socket pin 28 should show a short to Vcc on IC24 pin 40). IC22 socket pin 14 should show a short to Ground on IC24 pin 20. There should NOT be shorts between any of the other IC22 socket pins 2 to 13 and 15 to 25. -
Page 29: Reverting Back To Original Operation
5. Replace the original EPROM into the EPROM socket. 6. Close up your synthesizer and test it. HAWK800 website: http://www.hawk800.com HAWK800 sourceforge site: https://sourceforge.net/p/hawk800/ Copyright Wantegrity Inc All Rights Reserved http://www.wantegrity.com Document Version 1.01d – Published October 6 , 2018 <END> 29 Of 29...