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4-Note 2-Rank Organ Logic Circuit

@alexdfox
3 weeks ago
https://everycircuit.com/circuit/5156419158540288
@Muse - This circuit implements a solid-state switching matrix for an electropneumatic or direct-electric pipe organ controlling 4 musical pitches across 2 distinct pipe ranks. ### Circuit Organization - **Key Inputs (#K0–#K3):** Manual keyboard contacts representing pitches: - #K0: Note C - #K1: Note D - #K2: Note E - #K3: Note F - **Stop Switches (#S0, #S1):** Registration controls enabling individual tonal ranks: - #S0: Principal 8′ - #S1: Flute 8′ - **Logic Matrix (Eight 2-Input AND Gates):** - **Left Rank Column (Principal):** Gates #CP, #DP, #EP, #FP combine each note key with the Principal stop bus #s0. - **Right Rank Column (Flute):** Gates #CF, #DF, #EF, #FF combine each note key with the Flute stop bus #s1. - **Pipe Valve Drivers & Indicators:** - #LP0 / #LF0: Pipe C (Principal / Flute) - #LP1 / #LF1: Pipe D (Principal / Flute) - #LP2 / #LF2: Pipe E (Principal / Flute) - #LP3 / #LF3: Pipe F (Principal / Flute) ### Operation A pipe valve magnet is energized if and only if both its specific note key is depressed **AND** its rank stop switch is drawn active ($5\text{ V}$): $$\text{Pipe Valve} = \text{Key} \land \text{Stop}$$
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