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  4. Starting The SID Project

    in MIDIbox SID

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    Thanx Peter!

    Some questions:

    1. The "Expansion Port" on the back panel, what is it for? Is it optional? I'm thinking about making the back panel without that port and without a fan hole. Is this a bad idea? If no, can I remove these holes on the back panel fpd-file before I send them to Schaeffer?

    2. There are some products that you have linked to that is not for sale anymore (e.g the control knobs). Do control knobs in general have an "industry standard" construction, meaning that they all will fit on the encoders? Good to know if I find some good looking knobs somewhere and would like to buy them.

    /Scifo

  5. Starting The SID Project

    in MIDIbox SID

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    Update:

    PT-10 case has arrived and the boards from SmashTV are on the way.

    Now to the front&back panels:

    On Hawkeye's tutorial (which is really good and i really appreciate that he did that), the front panel has the 4 screw holes, but Wilba's doesn't (referring to their fpd-files now).

    I would like to have my front panel plain without any logos but I do need to have the screw holes there, since I'm following Hawkeye's guide.

    Is there a fpd-file with the no-logo model with the corner screw holes included?

    Thanx again for all the help guys, the response on this forum is great.

  9. Starting The SID Project

    in MIDIbox SID

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    If you are afraid of import taxes Smash offers a special low value order procedure for PCBs only, but I don't know if the MB6582 PCBs are part of this deal, look at his shop for more details.

    Keep an eye on the fleamarket over here for additional stuff you might need, such as LCD, PacTec PT-10 case, and a set of panels for the PT-10 case.

    Hey NorthernLightX, thanx for the tips.

    I checked SmashTV's low value order and unfortunately the boards I need (art nr 72 and 70) are not included in that list. I'll order these tomorrow.

    The LCD; I've seen some of them on ebay already, so that is probably not so difficult to find. It's a 4x20, right?

    The PT-10 case, is that something I can find here in Europe or is PacTec located in the US?

    The fleamarket you mentioned, is that a fleamarket thread here on the forum?

    Thanx again, folks, for helping us getting started.

    /Scifo

  10. Starting The SID Project

    in MIDIbox SID

    Posted · Edited by Scifo

    Hi Rosch, thanx for the quick reply.

    I just had a conversation with my father on Skype and he is up for this project, so here we go. He's more into oldschool tube and stuff, but he's great at soldering and works well with electronics. We're going for the 6582. Decided.

    I don't have a sammichSID.

    My both 8580 chips are working so I will aim for the PSU Option A (only 9v).

    1. Is SmashTV the best option even for European costumers?

    2. Should the MB-6582 Baseboard Parts Kit include the optional PIC? I'll order the 70 and 72 tomorrow. Anything else I need from SmashTV while ordering from him?

    /Scifo

  11. Starting The SID Project

    in MIDIbox SID

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    Hey guys. I'm new to the forum.

    I have two Commodore 64C here at home and am strongly thinking about building a Midibox Sid together with my father (who's an engineer). I am ready to put some money into this project.

    I have some basic questions that I'm sure u guys can help me with.

    1. Since I already have a C64C, do you recommend me to use that as a base?

    2. I don't know if I really need the full 8-SIDchip version (MB6852), so I was thinking of building a Stereo SID. Do you recommend me to still build the 6852 and start off with the 2 SIDchips I already have, and then add more SIDchips later? If the 6852 has a much more complicated core build, I suppose I stick with the Stereo SID setup.

    3. The things I need to order, are these things still available? It seems like most MBs were built some years ago. I just wanna make sure that the project is still reachable when it comes to ordering the necessary items.

    4. Can I look at both ucapps.de and mb6582.org for reliable sources or should I stick with one of them?

    Before I get into more detailed questions about the build, I would very much appreciate to get some personal contacts within this forum as some sort of mentor. So please stick with me and my questions. I realize that this is a big project.

    Looking forward to hear from you guys.

    Best regards

    Scifo

    Helsinki, Finland

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