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Please measure the voltage before and after the regulator and give us the values. Unplug the PIC before and also measure the voltage for the PIC (Pin 11 & Pin 12). Please also have a close look on your board for ans bridges, shorts or bad solders. greets Doc
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Hallo, ganz so kritisch ist das mit der Masse auch nicht. Wir bauen eine Midibox und keinen Röhrenverstärker .... 8) Wichtig ist, wie bereits erwähnt, daß Du J5 zusammen an Masse hängst (Masse ist auch an J5 - siehe Schaltplan CORE - und bitte nicht +5V mit reinverdrillen, sonst hast geht gar nix mehr). Die Masse selbst ist bei allen Verbindungen bereits berücksichtigt. Du musst auch nicht unbedingt einen zentralen Massepunkt haben (kein Audio in der Schaltung!). greets Doc
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The C4 is not emulated in the LC (yet). It's a complete different firmware. Please also reed carefully, which hosts are supported by the origin C4 (Cubase, for example, is not supported!) greets Doc
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Hm... As far as I remember, there are some "knobs" displayed on the GLCD. I never used GLCD (ony clcd). The (midi-)values itself are not shown there. But you can read the tracknames 8) 8) And you can see the parameter of a VST instrument you're controlling ... Sorry. If I mislead you. Best would be, if you try it. Check the GLCDs with an LC first. If you notice, that the LCs have "no go" you can connect the display on the MB64e... but a lot to program then. greets Doc
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What I don't get .... If you put the displays on the MB64e, why do you want a LC then? For the channel strip? The "Track Names" from the host, for example" are transmitted to th LC ... not to the MB64E. But you won't have a display on the LC? So no track names. I'm a bit confused about your setup now. Please don't forget, that it would be a lot of programming, if you build it that way. From your initial post: Why don't you use 2 x MIDIboxLC and use some spare buttons under GPC for the 4 directional switch. You also have two displays then (1 per LC) and 16 Encoders. Maybe I put you a bit in the wrong direction with the extra MB64e. Almost no programming needed for this configuration. I don't know Live! at all, but it seem easier to me, doing it that way. greets Doc (on vacation from tomorrow till 6th August 8) )
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PacTec PT-10 Bulk order for Europe, (case for MB-6582). CLOSED
doc replied to TheAncientOne's topic in Bulk Orders
I think, almost everybody who has ordered PCBs from WILBA might be interested, or not? I'm definitly interested. greets Doc (On vacation from tomorrow till 6th of August ! 8) ) -
I never noticed a difference. I think you can do it both ways. Don't know if there is a benefit in one or the other way ... greets Doc
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Ja. Gehe der Reihe nach durch folgende Files: - main.asm - mios_tables.inc - lc_io_tables.inc In der main stehen die grundlegenden Sachen. In der mios_tables.inc musst Du die Encoder-Positionen eintragen (falls Deine Belegung vom Standard abweicht). In der lc_io_tables.inc werden dann die jeweiligen Funktionen zu den Tastern / Leds zugeordnet. Wichtig dabei ist, nur den unteren Teil zu ändern. Steht aber im file. Die original lc_io_tables.inc passt nur für Logic, nicht für cubase. PM mir mal Deine eMail-Adresse, dann maile ich Dir eine lc_io_tables.inc zu, bei der die Funktionen korrekt angepasst sind. Wenn Du das ganze zusammen hast, musst Du mit MPLAB eine neue main.hex erzeugen und die dann per MIOSStudio an Dein(e) CORE(S) übertragen. Für jedes CORE brauchst Du eine eigene .hex, außer du hast absolut identische Hardware. greets Doc
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...ähmmm.. @stryd_one Shouldn't it be: 1/Rt = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 ... + 1/Rn ?! (I know, australia has is own laws ... but this one may be the same all over the world 8) ;D ) greets Doc
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Yep! Of course you can use J5. But as long as you don't have "motorized" joysticks you won't get the value back after changing the channel or the bank. It's true, that you can connect pots without motor to the LC. But (in my eyes) this makes absolutely no sense! greets Doc
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With LCDs under the MIDIboxLC you'll only see: - track message (the track names or values send from your host) - TimeCode/BBS display (data send from your host) - Rec/solo/Mute/Select Info of the channels you've selected You can also Display: - a VU meter - the encoder value (but I think, not the way you would like to) I fear, if you use the LC only for the display you would be dissapointed ... Also your 'wish list' doesn't match the LC very well: Joystick: Depends on what you want to control with them and what type of joystick it is. If it is a analog one (with pots) you won't be able to use it with LC (no AIN). track lines: For each track under LC the only controls supported are: Rec/Solo/Mute/Select/V-Pot/Fader (with touchsensor). Nothing else! (Especially no EQ buttons per channel! The EQ button is one button for all channels). ALso, the GPC modus under the LC is a 'second layer' of your buttons. The idea behind that feature was, to control other things quickly under a 'normal' LC without using another midibox. Have a closer look in the software of the LC. You'll quickly notice what is doable and what not. A good idea, but please don't forget, that you'll need another midiport for the third Core. (I don't really know what you mean with Midi hub. If you mean a another Midi-Interface, it's ok.) In general: You are not far away from the midiboxLC! Please also check your host-software, if you can assign a logic/mackie-controller and if special functions can be assigned to some buttons. greets Doc
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Hi and welcome. If I can give you good advice: Please use the "search" button and all of your questions are answered .... To do it again: The LC itself can control the eq by pressing the button EQ. You the can control the EQ of the selected channel with the V-Pots. Adding 5 encoders for controlling EQ: No way under the LC ! Fine! But (also): Not with the LC. Please read a bit more about the different MIDIboxes: The MIDIbox LC is a Logic/Mackie Controller which can do nothing more or less than a logic/mackie Controller. The LC only sends / receives controlling messages to / from your host application. That is something "useful" you can do. There are some graphical displays supported by the LC. Find the "nearest" to your type and use this source for your driver. I hope, your display is fast enough for the LC. None (under the LC) Every Core (8 channel) needs a dedicated midi-port. No link possible. Fine. You'll need 3 Cores then. Please read a bit more to find out what else you'll need. 2 Displays per Core, if I get it right. But your master display will need a extra controller, I think. Please keep in mind, that channel strip Information is a string completely send by your host. You only can edit the spacing between the channels, but not the content. Good luck! greets Doc
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Stimmt ... stand eigentlich nicht zur Debatte ... aber manchmal ist es soooooooo schön ein bischen Off-Topic zu sein.. 8) greets Doc
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Hello and welcome to the community. Your post is a little confusing and surely it is in the wrong group. Or what is your concept you want to discuss ?? (You postet in Design concepts ... ) But to answer your question: The voltage between 0 and 5 Volt ??? If your question is how to program this in general you should take the datasheet of the PIC and a nice source of "How to program a PIC" If you want to control a midi value with it: You can use the AIN Module for this purpose. Sorry if this sounds a bit hard (english isn't my native language) but it could also be, that I misunderstood your question ... You should write what you want to do with the 2,5V at the input ... greets Doc
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Just a sidenote: It is a real benefit, if the pen is NOT plastic!! I always have the problem, that I melt away the pen if the wire is getting to hot. You won't have that problem, if your pen is out of Aluminium. greets Doc
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Das geht. Bei der Midibox64e kann man auch Motorfader ansteuern. Unter Cubase könnte die Realisierung Deiner Idee so aussehen: 1 CORE mit LC für Deine Anzeigen, etc, pp 1CORE mit 64e mit 1 Motorfader. Die Zuordnung würde dann als generischer Controller in Cubase erfolgen. Ob man mit dem einen Fader dann aber über mehrere Kanäle komfortabel jumpen kann ... weiß ich nicht. Ob's wirklich was bringt? Einfacher -vielleicht auch günstiger - wäre diese Zuordnung in folgender Aufteilung: 1 Core mit LED Anzeigen, vielleicht VU-Meter, und 2 2x40 LCDs als Anzeigemodul. Als Fader könnte man eine gebrauchte Behringer BCF "ebayen" (oder neu kaufen ... kosten fast nix). Auf jeden Fall sind die BCF Dinger fast günstiger wie 8 Motorfader. So. Der Trick dabei ist, das das BCF und das CORE Modul auf dem gleichen Midi-Interface laufen müssen. Dies kann man entweder mit Midi-Yoke per Software erreichen (nicht so solle Löung), oder mit einem einfachen aufsplitten des MIDI Signals mit einem 74HC00 (funktioniert... habe ich probiert). Da das CORE nur Daten "empfängt" und nicht sendet, langt das Splitting in nur einer Richtung. Für Cubase ist es dann ein ganz normaler Mackie Controller. Das gäbe dann eine günstige LC mit vielen Features zum kleinen Preis. Ich schreibe dies nur deshalb, weil ich (... alter Mann von alter Schule ...) einfach nicht klar käme mit nur einem Fader. Mich stört schon das Umschalten der Bänke bei "nur" 24 Kanälen. Aber das ist Geschmackssache ... Gruß Doc
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The most current is used by the backlights of the LCDs. So please try to measure the current with and without backlight. It's very strange that your PSUs broke while you're testing. The normal behaviour of the 7805 would be to drop the voltage down if it's getting to hot or if the current rises over 1A. If the voltage drop goes down to 4V your CORE won't work again. If you decide to take a 2A type regulator (78S05) a very good heatsink is a MUST! The 78S05 is getting much more hot than the 7805. If you drive 1.5 A through a 78S05 a normal "finger" heatsink is not enough! In this case you'll have to mount the regualator (off-board) an a good heatsink and connect it via 3 cables to the core. greets Doc
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OK, Phatt, Du hast PM greets Doc
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Thats what I wanted to say. The MIDIboxLC only "speaks" and "understands" the MackieProtocol. So if your DMX-Software is able to speak "Mackie" the LC is your box! Maybe the MIDIbox64e suits your needs better. You also can connect Motorfaders to it but you can't dispaly the fadernames (yet). The best thing is: Both boxes are using almost the same hardware. It's no big deal to switch between the applications. My suggestion: Build a small box and test it. If you've found the right direction you can expand your box exact to your need. greets Doc
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Find ich trotzdem komisch... Versuch es doch einfach morgen nochmal und wenn es nicht klappt könnten wir ja einen deutsch-österreichischen Transfer nach Australien arrangieren. Beschwer Dich doch mal per Mail. Wenn es wirklich nicht geht, melde Dich nochmal per PM, dann arrangieren wir was Anderes. Klappt schon noch. So. Papa muß jetzt schlafen. greets Doc
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Na gut ... und um jetzt völlig off-topic zu werden, schieb ich noch einen nach: Ein österreichischer Großbauer und ein amerikanischer Farmer fachsimpeln darüber, wie groß Ihre Ländereien sind. Meint der Amerikaner: "Meine Ranch ist sooo groß, ich muß fahren mit Auto eine ganze Woche und dann have ich immer noch nicht alles gesehen!" Darauf der Österreicher:" Joah! Su a debberts Auto hab i a scho amal g'habt!" ;D ;D Ok. Genug. Steinigt mich. Doc
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Tja.... die Österreicher .... 8) 8) 8) Komisch. Früher riss ich ich immer die dicken Ösi-Witze und jetzt klappt da alles besser wie bei uns. Nur PayPal offensichtlich nicht. Gruss Doc P.S.: Aber den muß ich trotzdem loswerden: Woran merkt ein Österreicher dass kein Wasser im Fluß ist? - Wenns beim Paddeln staubt! ;D ;D ;D Sorry Phatt, galt nicht Dir ...
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You can use any board you like. I prefer the boards with the dots. (maybe I didn't get the question right...) greets Doc
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Core working ... after grounging pin 1 of PIC
doc replied to The Big Ear's topic in Testing/Troubleshooting
I also think, that is a good question. If your PSU is a switched one it may be that you need some more current than the PIC itself to get the switched power supply working properly. This may be your "trick" with the shorting of PIN#1 to ground. In that case you provide some good current to the powersupply and maybe that's why your core works after that "kick". So ... is it a switched powersupply? greets Doc -
Hi phattline, du musst keine Kreditkarte haben. Es geht auch mit einer Bankverbindung. Ilmenator hat Recht. So weit ich noch weiß, musst Du einen Betrag von Deinem Bankkonto auf das Paypalkonto zahlen. Danach kannst Du zwischen Kreditkarte und Bankkonto wählen. Gruß Doc