tel3

WTF???

I checked the info on SmashTV's page and got an answer. :-[ Yeah, I always seem to find an answer soon after I post my questions for some reason? I guess I should try a little harder to find the answer before I make a post... ;) -tel3

OK, I get it... I am using the latest SmashTV boards. Does anyone know if they already have the bypass caps in the design? -tel3

So, I do just put a jumper wire across the in and out lines? Also, What exactly are these "bypass caps" and where do they go?? Should I change C5 from a 2200uF cap to a 1000uf cap? -tel3

Alright, Just so I am totally clear on this... Where the Optimized PSU.pdf talks about not stuffing the voltage regs and shorting across the input and output line(number 3) of the where the v reg goes and it says "1000uf is ok", that is where I put the 1000uf caps in place of the voltage regs(across the in and out lines) right?? To me it looks as if you would just put jumper wire there? ??? -tel3

Sick man, Very sick!! That's one of the baddest MIDIbox controllers I have seen yet. Killer job on the layout too! Good job -tel3

Dude, That's kinda harsh!!! -tel3

Thanks everyone for the info. I realized after I made the post that I can probably use the same types as specified in the parts lists for the modules using the same values, being that they will be used in very much the same manner...Right?? Also, do the bypass caps go in place of the voltage regs, or in addition to them? No prob, your questions will help me as well! -tel3

I must be somewhat of a geek?!?! That's pretty amusing! -tel3

Hey stryd_one, That's a cool piece you found... -tel3

Yep, That's it!!

I'm going to build the optimized PSU circuit for my Quad-SID and I am unsure of what type of 100nf and 330nf caps to get? (Mylar/Polystyrene, Ceramic, etc.) Does it even matter? Thanks! -tel3

Tricky Trickelsby!! Now that's pretty darn innovative! A killer idea for Midiboxers on a budget. -tel3

I don't know if you have seem 'em or not but, Mouser sells these little tools for "punching out" square holes in aluminum and such. They are made in several different sizes(for different size holes of course). They have ones for circular holes too. I believe they are made by a company called Greenlee and also Deltron as well. Hope that helps! -tel3

Don't they call it "Drum and Bass" now?!?! HeHeHe ;D -tel3

Man, that sucks...Sorry to hear it! I sure couldn't tell. -tel3

Glad to see you are back! ;) Hope you feel better too! -tel3 8)

c0nsumer, I didn't realize that. That's good to know because I've been using one of those myself. :) Also, your SID-NUXX front panel PCB looks very nice...Good work!! ;) -tel3

Right on, I getcha... Yeah, I'm a total newb when it comes to milling anything! I really wasn't even sure what Z axis meant, but now I get it... ;) -tel3

c0nsumer, did you look at their mill accessories page? I think maybe it's in there...I haven't looked at their page in a while though. -tel3

Oh, I get it! I was mainly more comparing the slop of the Dremel drill press with the one I linked to. I may be wrong but, I believe they offer the Z axis as an add-on? -tel3

No Prob! ;) That's the main reason I recommended the "Drill Press Plus" from the above link. That thing is rock solid stable and has no noticeable slop/wobble that I can tell...NONE! -tel3

Hey docbrown, if you are interested in a drill press for a dremel you should check out this place: http://vanda-layindustries.com/ I picked up their "Drill Press Plus" and I am very happy with it. It is very beefy, and much more stable than any of the dremel made drill presses, making it much more capable of very precise work like PCB drilling and such. It's made from billet aluminum and will probably last forever! They also make a nice little milling machine type attachment for dremels that can be used for many different projects. Check 'em out before looking at the dremel stuff. They cost about twice as much than the Dremel brand but IMHO, well worth the added cost. -tel3

I've been wondering myself how that is done!

Hey, That's really not all that bad for a complete set of new-old-stock YMF262(1) and YAC512(2) delivered!!! If I didn't already get a few sets for myself at a similar price, I'd order a set or two. Anyone interested in making the FM box should consider this offer!