Decepto

Thanks for the help. I can think of a pretty extravagant deisgn for what I would ideally want. But I really just want to keep it down to Midi out, 64 buttons, and a power supply. If it's not to much work to include some sort of lighting so that could see the buttons, that would be nice. Ideally, I would like to add a cross fader, but I'm not sure how much more work that would require. I'd like to purchase that pre assembled core from you. Do you accept paypal? As far as parts are concerned, I would need 4 DIN and a Midi Jack (which I can get from SmashTV). But what about power supply? Is there a special place to order that? Buttons are of another concern. I'm not looking for on/off buttons. I looking more of a videogame style button where you just hit it or push it and thats it. Not one that you push in, then push again to get back out. What about buttons from old video game controllers? Is it possible to wire those to a DIN some how?

Hello, I've read through the website, and the wiki, and I'm still having trouble grasping exactly what I need to do/buy in order to get going. I basically want to build a midi controller similar to the FaderFox LX1. I'm located in Denver, Colorado, USA, and I have no prior knowledge of circuitry. But I am a fast learner. I've picked up 3 books on basic circuits at my library, as well as a comprehensive guide to midi. Can someone point my in the right direction? I can buy all the buttons and wireing that I'll need at RadioShack (I think). I'm good with powertools, so I'm going to design my own project box. However, I'm a little confused about PCB. RadioShack carries blank PCB and the chemicals needed to make them. But do I really need to? They also have boards that are perferated with a bunch of tiny holes. I think it would be easier to hook everything up with that type of board right? I'm totally ignorant to this type of stuff, so any advice would be much appreciated. So, for my project needs, which is basically just a 64 button midi controller, where should I look for information. I need to come up with a parts list, as well as instructions. Thanks for your help. :)