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As you can see I'm a newbie in electronics but I've done a research and understood that I need a Single Throw / latching action / Push-Push Switch (NO-momentary). I've found some interesting push-push buttons, I actually love this "anti vandals" design (yes I know that they are expensive) : http://www.schurter.ch/wwwsc/con_pg70.asp?language_id=10&page_nr=2&page_res=20 In particular, the third button of this list (MSM 22 LA) seems to be the right choice for my purposes but I like also some piezo ones. Do you think I can connect piezo buttons to midibox? Scube P.S. An useful link for newbie : http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/components/switch.htm

Hi Stryd. Yes I know its diameter :) I was searching for big and long-life buttons..here is link with the lamb installation instructions, I don't know if it can help you http://www.happcontrols.com/pushbuttons/installation_illuminated.htm Thanks, Scube

Hi There, I know midibox since two years and I think it's the time to build my own Live controller. I think that my project is pretty simple, I just need 8 sliders, 24 knobs and 8 buttons that will activate/deactivate the 8 channels of Live (activated = led ON / deactivated = led OFF). My questions : is this push-button compatible with midibox and with my purpose? http://www.happcontrols.com/pushbuttons/954002xxxxz.htm If not..should you suggest me some other? Thanks, Scube

Can you suggest me the best linear 10K faders? I can spend 4-5 euros each one. Honestly I searched for fader implementation and I found motorized sliders only..I understood that I have to connect the sliders to AIN modules but I did not found infos about soldering and connections :'( Some suggestions for this also? Scube

Thanks for your suggestions Roger. Unfortunately my PC was well configured..the problem was the UC-33 controller. I remember that the rotary encoders worked very well, with a pretty fast response..the s**it were the faders. Anyway, I know and I agree with you that DSP are better than general purpose CPU..my first audio card was a glorious TripleDAT..I still use it for its realtime spectrum analyzer ;) Scube

Ahaha :) Honestly I already opened that controller to do a sort of work of art ::) Anyway...1-64 ms are a great timing I think.. I'd like to use ECLER faders www.eclerdjdivision.com - products - spare parts It's a serious spanish company...do you think I can use their faders? Sorry, I know that I have to study better the midibox documentation :-[ Scube P.S. thanks for your detailed info

Hello, A couple of years ago I got an Evolution UC-33E midi controller to control Ableton Live parameters in "realtime"...a disaster. The faders were so slow that it was impossible for me to use them in my live sets..the latency was horrible. So I opted for an audio mixer. Sources -> Soundcard -> Audio mixer This method is fine for 2/4 stereo channels but the analog way is impossible for 16-24 stereo channels (too large mixer + lot of audio OUTS). So..it seems that I have to use MIDI controllers. I'd love to have a "quasi-realtime" MIDI controller.. how fast is the response of MIDIbox faders? Can it simulate analog faders and fast volume changes? Hope it's clear and that no one will take my post amiss :P Scube

It's possible that in ucapps website is not present what I'm searching. It's possible also that I have to use assembled boards for my 64 led display / matrix. Please can somebody tell me how I can use this in my midibox SID? http://www.futurlec.com/LED_Matrix_88.shtml Thanks, Scube

Thanks Jidis, I will find better in ucapps website even if it's strange that there are not dedicated pages for Led matrix ??? Anyway..I'm searching other motorpots and you can be sure I will inform you if I will have good news ;) Scube

Great construction work but sincerely I don't like the sound of this beast...quite tiny and noisy ::) Scube

Hello Folk, I'm surfing hardly ucapps website and I'm printing and studying all midibox components but I don't find anything about the led matrix construction. I'm searching for something like this page http://www.ucapps.de/midibox_sid_cs.html or something that explain me how to connect the matrix buttons to the core. Can you help me? Thanks, Scube

Yes, it's cheap but it's also quite slow (obviously) :'( We can read : "At 6 Vdc the pot varies from minimum to maximum resistance, or vice versa in about 8 seconds." I assume that this motorpot cannot be used for realtime external control.. My new question : what happens when the external signal is faster that 8 seconds? Scube p.s. another useful search keyword is "motorized servos"

Thanks for your clarification George :) OK, I'm doing other searches and I found the following...approx. 4$ for each one! Anyway, the second link contains an useful customer comment http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G9962 http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/item/MPOT-20K/search/DUAL_20K_LINEAR_TAPER_MOTORIZED_POT_.html This item is a linear pot...do I need a log one? Scube

Hello George, thanks for your quick answer. I'm sorry, I think I don't understand well your question. Are you asking me where are the specifications for that "low cost" model? Do you think I have to change the subject of my post? I'm Italian and 1) here is 2.20 am 2) my english is not perfect :) Scube

Hello, I know that you recently discussed about motorpots "ALPS 10KBX2" but I don't find anything about them on google. Moreover, the Ucapps MF module page tells me that "They are working without problems, since they are very slow compared to faders." So, my first question is : is the following motorpot suitable for MF module? If yes, do you think it is fast enough? http://sakae-tsushin.co.jp/eng_page/item/pmp.html http://www.megex.ch/M_Motor_pot.pdf The low cost model MPH22A7FCP22E, if I understand well it need about 1 sec for 300 degree (1-turn pot.). I'm searching on google using motorpots - motorized pot / potentiometers - motor potentiometers.. a lot of keywords but I did not found a lot of motorpots... do you have other links? Thanks, Scube

Thanks, now it's more clear. So, every module need a specific application like this? MIOS / Download Section / complete applications / midibox_fm_v1_1.zip Thanks again Scube

Hello, I'm frequenting Ucapps website and forum since some months but I did not start my Midibox yet.. this is because I'd like to understand with accuracy how the Midibox elements work. My answer : How the MBHP CORE manages different sound chip modules? We can wire a SID module such as OPL3 module even if they have a really different architecture. Does the MIOS contain generic instructions for every 8 bit sound chip or does it contain specific code for every sound chip? Mmmm I don't know if it's clear, my english and the beers of last night don't help me :P I can explain better using an example (pls consider this like an example, I'm a super newbe) : If I build a SN76489AN sound chip based module, can I connect it directly to the MBHP CORE? Hope it's clear Scube P.S. it should be a great idea...my CBS Colecovision (SN76489AN sound chip) has fantastic bass sound.

Un saluto a tutti gli amici Italiani. Cercando in giro nel web ho trovato questo interessante documento, completamente redatto in Italiano, che spiega come programmare un PIC. Un ringraziamento a Sergio Tanzilli, che ha realizzato questa guida nel lontano 1991!!!! http://www.areasx.com/index.php?D=1&page=articoli.php&id=207&idsezione= E' interessante notare come nel documento siano illustrati i metodi di gestione di un LCD Hitachi e di una connessione RS232, proprio come quelli del progetto MidiBox. :D Alla prox. Scube

Thank you man. This Archive redirect is broken, this is the new URL http://www.df.lth.se/~triad/triad/3phile.php Scube

Obviously English is NOT my first language, I never studied it and I never spoke it. I'm learning English on web. But usually (this is the first time) I have not problem with people communication. Anyway, consider another likelihood: Your people-interface is not so flexible :P Please explain me: "You want a C=64 cartridge slot to MIDI "converter" or "interface" not a "control"." CUT "Then as long as the software running on the 64 can respond to MIDI, you can use any MIDI controller, not just a MIDIbox, to control that software." Anyway... thanks for your suggestions, I will try to find "Triad MIDI Slave" cartridge, I will try to hack its code and I will try to include in my software. And After I will try to connect a MIDI surface (interface, controller) via RS-232 port. Best, Scube

I'd like to do something like this www.prophet64.com I'm really fascinated by the cartridge concept inserted it in one customized C64 (LCD monitor + MIDI surface). I'm analizing how to realize it and (for the moment) the bigger problem is the midi. Anyway.. I will continue to study Midibox project.. for C64 hard programming I think I have to read some dedicated books and post on commodorian forums. Anyway I consider MBSID really really interesting. Best Scube

Thanks for your explanation, I will study in detail all Midibox schematics and forum posts. I'm really happy to know that the problem has to be solved with C64 programming. Just a question... what is gizmo? Scube

I don't understand.. Did you build your Midibox without helps? Are you able to decipher all the schematics of Ucapps website? If yes, please take a look at this and help me to understand how I can implement it to transmit MIDI to Commodore 64 serial port. http://www.ucapps.de/midibox_to_com.html If you are not able, please do not demoralize me and leave this tread to informed people ;) Best, Scube

I'm really happy to hear this! I found this link from Ucapps (it's strange, google did not recognize it) ::) http://www.ucapps.de/midibox_to_com.html The chapter "Driver Requirements" indicates some PC/MAC drivers. Do I have to find the same kind of drivers for my C64? What do you intend with "it may need some custom wiring/coding for use with the c64"? Thanks, Scube

Here is a schematic for C64 RS-232 http://girasoli.org/?attachment_id=153 Sorry but I'm not expert...can you confirm your theory with regard to UART? Scube