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Setup Toolbox
In this section we will discuss how to install toolbox in your Eurorack, insert the microSD card, and configure the basic
input and output signals.
Choose an Orientation
Toolbox can be configured so that the user interface will be right side up with either the touchscreen at the top of
the module, or at the bottom. We originally designed the module to run with the touchscreen on the top of the
module, and the text on the faceplate right side up. If you are running the module in a tabletop skiff and want to be
able to access the touchscreen without reaching over the cables, install the module with the touchscreen at the
bottom. That means the text on the front panel will be upside down. (You can buy an inverted faceplate on our
website.) Think about how you want to use the module and decide on the orientation that will work for your setup.
We will talk about how to flip the User Interface when we configure the general module settings.
Note:
When the User Interface is flipped, the alignment of the knobs will be slightly higher than the on screen elements
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that they control. However, the general orientation mapping will be correct.
Rack Installation
First let's make sure you have a compatible Eurorack. Toolbox requires a +12V connection
and uses the standard 16-pin ribbon cable to connect to the rack. You should always power
down the Eurorack when connecting new modules. Remove toolbox from the packing
material and attach the ribbon cable to the back of the module. The cable is bi-directional
so it does not matter which end is inserted into the module. However, the connector must
be in the correct orientation. The connector on the module is keyed so the ribbon cable
won't fit in the wrong orientation. The correct orientation places the edge of the ribbon
cable with the red line on the left side of the module as shown in Figure 3 to the right. Next,
connect the other end of the ribbon cable to the power supply for your Eurorack. When
connecting to the Eurorack power supply, extra care is needed because not all power
supplies are keyed to ensure correct orientation. The ribbon cable should be connected to
the power supply so that the edge of the ribbon cable with the red line is aligned with the
−12V pins on the power supply bus. When you power up, watch closely to make sure that
the module powers up. If the touch screen doesn't respond right away, turn off the rack and
confirm the cable orientation. 1010music modules do contain some buffering to prevent
burning out the module but that only buffers for so long. Don't power up yet.
Next make sure the microSD card that came with the module is inserted into the Memory Card Slot. Most modules
come with the microSD card already inserted. The card should be inserted with the notched edge down. Now you
can power up the rack. The module should start up in less than 10 seconds and you will see the Main screen as
shown in Figure 2: Main Screen Overview above.
Note:
A microSD card must be inserted into toolbox before you can get started. All presets are stored on the microSD
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card. Preset changes are only saved when you choose to save them.
Connect a Gate O utput to a Sound Generating M odule
Toolbox itself does not generate sound. It generates MIDI and Control Voltage signals that drive other sound
generating modules, such as bitbox, synthbox and third party drum and synthesizer modules. In order to hear an
example of the output of toolbox, connect a patch cord between Gate Output jack 1, 2, 3 or 4, and an external
module. For example, you could connect it to a control voltage trigger on synthbox or bitbox. Configure the
receiving module to play a sound when the gate signal is triggered.
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Toolbox User Manual
Figure 3: Ribbo n C a ble
Orientation o n M odule
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