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--- home:project:midibox_fm [2008/12/02 10:26] – created Durisian
+++ home:project:midibox_fm [2016/06/27 12:55] (current) – psykhaze
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-[[http://www.ucapps.de/midibox_fm.html|MIDIBox FM Synthesiser]] is a project that uses [[:Soundcards with YMF262 and/or YAC512 chips|OPL3 FM soundchip]] (found from many old soundcards) controlled by midibox as a standalone synthesizer.
+====== MIDIbox FM ======
-  * [[:home:mbhp:module:opl3|OPL3 Module]]
+//FIXME Update Things//
-  * [[http://www.ucapps.de/midibox_fm.html|Overview]] <sup>uCApps</sup>
+====== Intro ======
-  * [[http://www.ucapps.de/midibox_fm_manual.html|User Manual]] <sup>uCApps</sup>
-  * [[:Soundcards with YMF262 and/or YAC512 chips]]
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+[[http://www.ucapps.de/midibox_fm.html|MIDIBox FM Synthesiser]] is a project that uses OPL3 FM soundchips (found from many old soundcards) controlled by MIDIBox as a standalone synthesizer.
-Other Links(Outside of MIDIBox):
+====== Features ======
-  * [[http://www.yamahasynth.com/download/sw1000xg/FMINFO.pdf|Yamaha's Definition of FM Synthesis and How it Works]]
+List 'em
+====== Skills / Equipment Required ======
+[[:home:skills:tools|Tools]]
+[[:home:skills:Soldering]]
+====== Hardware ======
+===== What modules do I need? =====
+Adjust List as required:
+[[:home:mbhp:module:core | Core Module]]
+[[:home:mbhp:module:opl3 | OPL3 Module]]
+[[:home:mbhp:module:lcd | LCD Module]]
+[[:home:mbhp:module:bankstick | Bankstick Module]]
+[[:home:mbhp:module:din | DIN Module]]
+[[:home:mbhp:module:dout | DOUT Module]]
+[[:home:mbhp:module:aout | AOUT Module]]
+---or---
+[[:home:mbhp:module:aout_ng | AOUT_NG Module]]
+===== Parts List =====
+List of pots, buttons, faders and blah - suggestions on good parts and where to buy them + how to hook them up - links
+[[:home:mbhp:parts | Where to buy Parts]]
+===== Soundcards =====
+A list of soundcards with YMF262 and/or YAC512 chips
+[[:soundcards_with_ymf262_and_or_yac512_chips | Soundcards]]
+===== Connections =====
+Connection diagrams
+== Control Cable Timing Issue ==
+It was been noted on [[http://www.midibox.org/forum/index.php/topic,13272.msg114171.html#msg114171|this forum article]] that errors can surface if the control cable between CORE and OPL3 boards is too long.
+  * The error shown in the forum article was found when running the testtone application.
+  * The specific error in the forum article that tone can be heard on outputs 1&2, but not outputs 3&4, however there is no guarantee that this is the only such error that could arise from long cable.
+  * The error was solved by shortening the control cable between CORE and OPLE3 boards. The cause was confirmed by switching back to a longer cable, at which point the error re-surfaced.
+  * The error was shown to be on the control cable (RS/A0/A1/WR), not the data cable (D0-D7), however it is advisable to make both these cables as short as is practicable.
+===== Enclosure / Case =====
+Enclosure ideas - link to case construction tips? / provide space to encourage other users to wikify their case designs
+==== Enclosure References ====
+[[:home:skills:constructing_enclosures | Constructing Enclosures]]
+====== Software ======
+===== Setting Up =====
+We recommend you read [[:home:software]] before you continue.
+===== Download =====
+Links
+===== Setup Instructions =====
+Up to you
+====== Extra ======
+[[:home:project:midibox_fm:manual | Usage Manual]]
+[[http://www.yamahasynth.com/download/sw1000xg/FMINFO.pdf|Yamaha's Definition of FM Synthesis and How it Works]]
+[[http://www.ucapps.de/midibox_fm.html|Overview]] <sup>uCApps</sup>
+[[http://www.ucapps.de/midibox_fm_manual.html|User Manual]] <sup>uCApps</sup>