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I flashed bootloader, uplpoaded a TK via midi and everything was kosher, save for the fact the CS is not the same as mine. Then it was when I uploaded my OWN hex via midi that it didn't work.

No no, everything with my setup was fine. I had previously burned 3 PICs with bootloaders that came up as "READY". I plugged in the PIC and flashed it with a generically compiled hex file. The interface displayed properly on the LCD and everything. Then I recompiled the software and tried uploading via Midi, which is where the problems happened. :-X The only reason I mentioned my burner being fritzed is because I can't verify the PICs or reburn the bootloaders until it work again. :P I must say that I feel really stupid this stuff keeps happening. I'm suspicious that it's all really just a brain tumour. :D midibox_sid_v2_0_rc25.zip

Yes, of course you shouldn't upload it! Here is the source. No no errors, It just goes onto compiling the next one. When I was mentioning the size, it was about the same size as the other hex I compiled, as if it might have only compiled halfways or something. Yeah, I was using smart mode and for some reason it only uploaded for a second, does not say "complete," but when I look at the LCD, it said "MIOS REBOOTING" For some reason my burning isn't getting good voltages, which is a different problem, I replace the lm317 and the 7805 and for some reason I can't get 5v, which is maddening because it's so simple. Some days things work out...

I'm not getting uploade requests. And as I said there is nothing displayed on the LCD, no "READY" or what have you. Here is the file, it was off RC25 if that is of any value. setup_6581RC25.hex

Hey, so I programmed my own asm file for the SID application, I compiled it with not errors to speak of. It's about 204KB and seems fine. However, when I uploaded the image it stopped after about 4 upload+checksums. There's not error on the MIOS Studio side, but the Midibox hangs on "REBOOTING MIOS." After that I get a black screen. Thinking it was a fluke, I tried again, same thing. I only had two spare programmed PICS, and my burners not working for some reason. Anybody know any reason why I'd get this problem before I risk bricking my last spare?

Okay, cool. Thanks Wilba. I'm still trying to figure out these asm files.

Okay, but DIN and DOUT can just have 0,0? One issue is that I'm using J5 as a DOUT, so I guess IT can't have a 0,0 to represent a null address, because 0,0 is the first pin of J5.

Yeah, I keep finding handles where I work, but I really like having them on there, kinda protects the CS, but also looks wicked. I have some really long ones and a really long aluminum case if I ever get the money to go ahead with a SEQ. The only thing I regret is following the instructions. In learning how to do these, I followed the basic config and layout, but I would have liked to have just designed my own front panel instead. Ah well. I just want to get this thing running already. The white front bezel is good, it's a little crooked because I hand cut/filed it in my apartment. Thanks guys

Can someone explain the encoder table to me? It does not appear to have any significant definitions aside from the comment at the end of the line. DIN and DOUT both have table fields that define individual functions, so I can move them around and delete/comment out whatever I like. For the encoders it does not appear that I have that option. My problem is that in my custom setup I skip over the LFO and go for the envelope. I only have 5 shift registers but the encoders for the envelope are near the end of the line in SR 6 and 7. Should I just zero out the LFO stuff but keep it in the same order on the list? I'm not certain how the encoder identities are figure out by the compiler. ENC_ENTRY 0, 0, MIOS_ENC_MODE_DETENTED2 ; LFO rate ENC_ENTRY 0, 0, MIOS_ENC_MODE_DETENTED2 ; LFO depth ENC_ENTRY 4, 2, MIOS_ENC_MODE_DETENTED2 ; Filter CutOff ENC_ENTRY 4, 4, MIOS_ENC_MODE_DETENTED2 ; Filter Resonance ENC_ENTRY 5, 0, MIOS_ENC_MODE_DETENTED2 ; Env depth/assign #1 ENC_ENTRY 5, 2, MIOS_ENC_MODE_DETENTED2 ; Env attack/assign #2 ENC_ENTRY 5, 4, MIOS_ENC_MODE_DETENTED2 ; Env decay/assign #3 ENC_ENTRY 5, 6, MIOS_ENC_MODE_DETENTED2 ; Env sustain/assign #4 ENC_ENTRY 2, 6, MIOS_ENC_MODE_DETENTED2 ; Env release/assign #5

Oh, I see, sorry. I'll try again. Also I'd like to thank everyone here who helped me out making this. I'm really indebted to you guys

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Hey, I finally got most of my MBSID setup. It has built in USB, and a custom interface with some, but not all, the modules. A lot of the knobs and stuff are recycled. It's a stereo SID with a custom made PCB for the SID chips, had to modify the core somewhat to get the same core-sidB interconnection as Wilba. The white panel is there because my original LCD screen broke and was much bigger. So I really had to hack apart the case and make a bezel to make the thing fit. I'm still debugging parts, for some reason it does not see my bankstick. I'm not sure why that is, as I've checked the wiring over and over and it's kosher. Can they burn out? Also I have to reconfig my LEDs at least, as they are a little messed. EDIT: changed the images to easier to see ones.

Heehee, The thought had occurred to me too, but I had just installed the OS so I was only going to do it at a last-ditch. I even tried to use a regular retail CD to install it (I had used a provided Leopard CD previously) but the retail CD couldn't activate the back-like for some reason. Anyhow I reinstalled the OS, with the same options, using the same disk. And it works. Oh well, I got a boost of morale and might even finish the project in the next week. Thanks for the support!

No sorry, I mean, the reinstall that I said I would do worked. I have no idea what it was. I've reinstalled all my programs (while checking MIOSTUDIO each time) and it has no conflicts with anything. The only thing I didn't reinstall is Parallels because I've never been able to move a HDD image over and don't think I will have any interest in going through a windows installation.

FUCK. It happens to have worked. I guess I should be happy, if I didn't have to set everything up again. Thanks though guys, I guess I should have guessed my friday night would end up being like this.

No ideas? Okay, I might as well reinstall mac os x then.

No it does not, but my midisport UNO does.

ACtually my MacBook Pro was not burning dual-layer DVDs, and I sent it in for repair. It was in the shop for over a week so they sent me a brand spanking new current-gen macbook pro. I even Installed Leopard fresh right after I pulled it out of the box so it didn't have all the garage band samples and other junk. So it is a brand new computer with a brand new OS installed by me.

It's really frustrating, I have no idea what I'm missing here. I guess I might as well reinstall but I just did a two weeks ago when I got the computer from the store. It seems like I'd spend several hours for absolutely no reason.

To be concise -> It is a fresh copy of Leopard on both machines Same install procedure on both It worked on my friend's computer but not mine for some very non-obvious reason The USB module appears as loaded but the ports never appear on my computer IN EITHER sysex librarian or MIOS Studio regardless

Oh man, Does anyone know how to debug this? I just tried the procedure on my girlfriend's computer. I downloaded MMJ, and mios studio. I installed mmj, plugged in the module and ran mios studio and it worked right off the bat!!!!! I actually just just installed a fresh copy of Leopard on her macbook (regular). I have no idea what the differences in our installs were.

The standard 6851 hex file. I don't have slaves, so I'd like to activate the 8bit I suppose. No, not Wilbas, just a regular one. It's a stereo SID setup however. Should I go with 4bit or 8bit? And what must I configure to get these options?

I see, so it must be configured for 4bit? So it's 8 bit automatically?

Okay, So here's the whole story. I'm making a MB SIDv2. I previously had a 2x20 LCD screen and everything was working fine (in 8-bit mode according to my wiring) Then an accident happened and the damn thing was smashed. So I bought a new 2x24 screen but in debuging the setup (mostly a backlight issue) I found the 4-bit wiring diagram for V2. I did not include those 4 connections on my LCD so it would be 4-bit. But now the LCD works but is no longer displaying the SID screen. It actually displays text saying it's a "LCD Screen" What kind of message is this? Why was my original LCD working on 8 bit?

Certainly thanks for the info. Considering this requires a 12 volt DS input, is it advisable to connect it to my SID (6851) PSU? Or will this also add noise? I'm not certain I have space to make another 12v power supply.