spazmatron

Is there a maximum length for the wires from either the din module to the core, or from the inputs (buttons/encoders) to the din module. I want to have some inputs in a seperate case 5 to 10 feet from my main case. Sorry if this has been asked before, I couldn't find it in the forum. Thanks.

Thanks for the replies. I'll download MPLAB IDE and mess with the file before I ask this question again! As far as the 100 buttons go, if youv'e ever used Ableton Live you would probably understand. I'll explain. You have columns of little buttons(scenes) in rows. Each column is one track. The buttons trigger different scenes. Also I need a few extra buttons for each track for Mute, Record enable, etc. I know it seems like a lot of buttons, but I want to use it live, so I need a lot of options. As far as the size, I am a little concerned. I was thinking maybe tiered rows? Also, does anyone have any ideas for foot rollers on encoders?(read first post) Thanks again!

3> Change and build the appropriate MBapp to your need with MPLab IDE This is the part I need help with. I've looked at the apps on the uCApps download page, but I don't know which file to alter or how. You recomend the MB64E app, however from what I understand it can only handle 64 buttons. I want 100 buttons and 14 encoders. (This should fit on one core right? 100 + 14 = 128) From reading the forum and uCApps site this doesn't seem to diffucult, I just don't know how to do it. Sorry for asking the same question over and over, but I'm code illiterate. Thank you for all of your help.

Thank you for the help and especially for you patience. A couple more questions. If I keep the number of digital ins under 128, but use more than 64 buttons(100 buttons + 14 encoders =128) can I do this on one core? When reading about the MIDIO 128 it says 128 general digital inputs, but it never mentions encoders. Is it just for buttons? If I have to use two cores, how do I configure them? What I mean is do I load one file onto one core for the buttons, and then a different file on to the second core for the encoders? And lastly whether I'm using one or two cores, which files/apps do I need to use. I've checked them all out on the downloads page, but I can't make much sense out of them. Thank you for your time!!!

I checked it out, but at the bottom of the page where it lists the features I found this line: o up to 64 buttons, 64 LEDs (like MIDIbox64) (now supported with MIOS) I want more than 64 buttons. Something like 90 or 100 buttons, and the rest encoders. Maybe I'm misunderstanding something.

I've just recently discoverd the MIDIbox world and I'm very exited, however, I feel a bit overwhelmed. What I want to build is a foot controller for Abeleton Live that has rows of buttons for clip launching, and encoders for parameter changes (track volume, crossfader, etc.). I want to mount the encoders sideways with some sort of rubber wheel attached to the shaft that I could roll with my foot. ( I play bass, so I can't use my hands). The MIOS is what I'm confused about. From what I understand it can handle up to 128 digital inputs. Is this any combination of buttons and encoders? I know that buttons require 1 pin, and encoders require 2 pins. So could I use 100 buttons and 14 encoders, or any combination? I'm not talking about the midio128, but MIOS. If this is correct I'm not sure where to go next. I'm not worried about building and connecting the modules, but I don't know what to do next. Is there an application already written that will do what I want. I've read the uCApps site and this forum nonstop for 2 weeks now, and I don't understand how to modify the files or customize the applications. I'm hoping I can just upload a premade application and start having some fun. Any info will be very helpful. Thanks