Synthchaser Battery Eliminator for Roland Juno 106 Synthesizer w/Factory Patches

Description

The Roland Juno 106 synthesizer stores presets in memory with the use of a battery backup.  Unfortunately the battery is soldered to the board and not easy to change yourself.  Even with a battery holder installed, it’s still a pain when the battery dies because you lose your presets and have to deal with tweaking volume levels on the cassette interface to try to get the patches back in.

Enter the Synthchaser Battery Eliminator module!  This easy to install module replaces the original memory chip and doesn’t need a battery to save the data, much like a flash drive!  For less than the cost of 1 battery change by a tech, you’ll never need to change batteries again!  And even better, this module comes with the factory patches pre-loaded for the Juno 106.  So once it’s in, you’re ready to go!

Watch a video demonstration of how it works and how easy it is to install: <coming November 4>

One cool thing you can do is get multiple modules to maintain different banks of sounds.  You can have one with the factory presets loaded, and pull it out and put in one with your custom sounds.  Be done with messing around with the ancient cassette interface to back up and load your patches.

The original memory chip is soldered to the circuit board, so desoldering and soldering is necessary for installation.  Installation instructions are included.

Also available with installation service!

If you aren’t comfortable desoldering vintage double-sided PCB components or want to avoid risking lifted board traces, our mail-in installation service provides a complete, hassle-free solution.

Service Details:

• Clean IC Desoldering: Removal of your original RAM chip using professional temperature-controlled desoldering equipment.
• IC Socket Installation: Installation of a machine-pin IC socket, allowing for you to easily swap in modules with alternate banks of patches.
• Battery Removal: Your old battery will be removed and responsibly disposed of.
• Bench Testing: Your board is installed and tested in an in-house test Juno 106 before being returned.
• Fast Turnaround: Typically completed and shipped back within 10 business days of receiving your board.  Your old memory chip will be returned to you.

Service Requirements & Terms:

• Working Board Requirement: Your main board must be fully functional upon arrival (it’s OK if the battery is dead!). Boards are inspected and tested before installation and non-functional or previously damaged boards will be returned with the uninstalled product.
• Inbound Shipping: Customer is responsible for safely packaging and shipping the main board to our bench. (Return shipping is calculated at checkout and included in the S&H cost for the order).  We recommend shipping in anti-static packaging.  Your original packing materials and box will be used for the return trip.
• US Customers Only: Installation services are available for customers with shipping addresses in the United States only.