Nat

Ouaip, les encodeurs vont sur le module Dinx4, Tu connais la différence entre les pot et les encodeurs ?

En courrier économique ça tourne autour de 50francs, si t'es intéressé je te met sur la liste en attendant que d'autres gens en commande :)

I have no LCD yet :( I did some tests with Midiox but I get no output, I will try to burn a test firmware to see if it works.

Ok, just built the core, I read 5.2v. How can I test the core to see if all is ok ? It is loaded with PIC16 with the midibox16E firmaware. Thanks

I will need you postal code to calculate shipping, you can post me a private message Nat

Sur MIOS si tes encodeurs sont crantés (Detented) tu dois spécifier Detented, si ça ne fonctionne pas le problème est ailleurs... Malheureusement chez Mouser ils n'ont que de detented...

J'ai trouvé un magasin chez moi qui peux me commander des encodeurs ALPS STEC16B03 sans crans pour 1.70$US chaque. Cependant il y a un minimum de 250 encodeurs si je veux commander. Donc si vous êtes intéressé, vous pouvez poster le nombre d'encodeurs que vous voulez, si j'atteint les 250 je vais pouvoir procéder à la commande.

********* EDIT : 25/07/03 We're currently at around 235 orders, I ordered yesterday so I should receive the encoders in about 2-3 weeks. Regular shipping costs between 5$ and 17$ and can be insured Final price for encoders should be around 2.46$ canadian which makes ~1.72$US or ~1.49Euros Spec sheet : http://www.studioimaginaire.com/files/zautre/STEC16B.pdf ********* This could be interesting for those who wants Undetented encoders.  Little explanation : Undetented encoders do not have "dents" meaning that when you turn them it feels like a regular pot.  With detented encoders you feel a click (usually 24).  The Midibox16E requires undetented encoders, Other midiboxes can use both type. I can get some STEC16B03 24 res ALPS encoders for around 1.7$US each, which is pretty cheap.  Only problem, there is a minimum order of 250, so I will need to know if people want some and how many.  If enough people wants some and I reach 250 or more, I can make it ship at my home (Montreal) and ship it to you.  So if you're interested, please post the number of encoders you would like. Thanks, Nat

Ok, 2 weeks ago I didn't know what was a midibox, I was however able to I burn my first PIC today :) I had some troubles in the beggining, burning took a very long time and I had errors at the end. I made the tweaks described by Rowan and suceeded. Only thing, it took maybe 1 minute max to burn and then read, is this normal ? I read on the site it took 3 minutes. It reported no errors, Is my pic burned ? Thanks, Nat

Thanks :)

Thorsten : these are functions in midibox16e Editor, here are some screenshot :

pay_c : did you wait 2 months ?

Wow. I wonder who uses these ribbons in the industry at that price !

In box config, could someone explain me what are the following options : Auto Snapshot Send PC on bankchange Receive PC on bankchange Also, If I want to control Mutes/Solos in Cubase with the midibox16E, will this work like I think : will the led light up if I toggle mute with the mouse ? Will it light off if I toggle it off with the mouse ? Now if I press the button, will it turn on and turn of also ? Thanks, Nat

Thanks, since I will be using the PIC16 to start (might install the PIC18 in the future) I'll try to find Non detented encoders.

Same here.. I also tried TI... My samples arrive the say after my order, THAT is quick..

Is it still possible to use the midi out directly on the core ? Let's say I want to use the com port for my computer, but I also want to use midi for a synth(not at the same time), it's not possible ?

I've been talking with Ian Hurlock about modifying Detented encoders to non detented ones. By doing this, will I benefit from the quadruple resolution feature of the Midibox 16E (using the PIc16...) Thanks, Nat

Mouser told me they were detented...

Ok, I want to clarify this, if I understand well, with the LTC module, I can install a midi in, a midi out AND the COM port at the same time. I can also connect a midi out to the core, but not a midi in. In that situation, the octocoupler has to be removed Is that right ? Thanks, Nat

Wow nice, these things are too exciting :)

Wow thanks a lot guys. I checked some "making of" photos and realized about the size of the LCD thing. I'm very new to all of this so I have much things to learn. As for the ledrings, I really want them, It's my little fantasy... I know it's gonna be long but it's so nice :) I'll modify it to be in accordance to the 2.54mm norm, if you can give me other tips or tweaks to do in shaffer it will be greatly appreciated. I might put those 4 buttons above the LCD below instead. The 16E has a lot of menu options accesible with buttons so I want to have a couple near the LCD :) Also, last thing, I want to put 16 leds around the encoders (i'm a maniac hehe) any advice on how to draw them in Shaffer, those ones are tooken from the THorsten design... Thanks all !

Don't forget that that might cost you quite a bit... You'll have to use MIOS also, so you'll need to modify some ASM code...

You can't... I took a screenshot of the screen by pressing Printscreen on the keyboard, then pasted it in Fireworks...

jeroddumas : you have to put it on a web server...