[30W Fine Tip Soldering Iron in Maplins for only £2.99!!!]

Thanks for the heads up.

I thought it looked a bit fishy alright.

They have replacement heads alright for it that are cheaper than the iron, but i dont think its worth it now.

[Cheap LCD's @ Maverick Electronic Compatible???]

Hi,

I've got exactly the same LCD from eBay for my SEQ. I'm very satisfied, but please note it requires negative voltage.

Greetings, RAZ

Thanks for that dude!

it looks ill be buying one from nebula in the end.

[Optrex 40 X 2 alphanumeric LCD bulk order (closed)]

Sometimes it helps if you write "Gift" or "Sample" on the package to avoid customs duty.

At least in Ireland we can get away with it anyway.

My friend ordered dj equipment from www.turntablelab.com (US), who put "sample" on the package and shockingly he didnt have to pay customs duty.

Nebula thanks a lot for going to the trouble of making that video.

Great to see what the product been tested in front of my own eyes!  ;)

[30W Fine Tip Soldering Iron in Maplins for only £2.99!!!]

More of a tool than a part but its seriously good value for beginners or people on a tight budget.

This offer is best suited to people living in the UK and Ireland.

The fine tip is makes soldering circuit components much easier, and 30w is more than enough power!

I cant believe how cheap this is:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ModuleNo=32909&doy=21m9#overview

[Cheap LCD's @ Maverick Electronic Compatible???]

Have you seen the current LCD group buy?  Prices are pretty similar, but these ones are blessed by a MIDIboxer.

I have now dude, thanks!  ;D

Email sent.

Might we worth posting it on the other recent LCD threads.

[Cheap LCD's @ Maverick Electronic Compatible???]

I came across an ebay seller, selling a 2x40 LCD, and when i asked for a datasheet he linked me to this site which is even cheaper:

http://maverickelectronic.com/lcds.html

The 2x40 LCD is only £4 + £1.99 p+p worldwide (it does not change no matter what country i select)

Heres the specsheet for the all the models:

http://www.esnips.com/nsdoc/c88ddf19-9f17-4ef9-bf1a-22dd83cfe251

The specs for the 2x40 module is on page 12.

From the diagram it appears the controller is "KS0076B or equivalent".

Will this LCD work witht he Midibox SID???

In the Compatible list in the wiki i see a Samsung KS0076 is compatible.

Is there a difference between KS0076B and KS0076

[The Video Thread!!]

Sorry to hijack the thread but i have added a youtube button. You can use tags now or click the youtube button.

Excellent news.

Thanks.

[The Video Thread!!]

I might edit my first post to make a master list if i get enough responses.....

Heres the youtube videos....

The uCApps bassline demo:

d0pefish: "A MidiBox Sid is born":

Part1:

Part2:

dcer10: Early Construction Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgLsSgJ8PAc

Theres a few other short clips but give very little insight

[The Video Thread!!]

I will take some videos of mine eventually... still working out how to attach the video camera to my head.  ;D

;D

Thanks for the fast response dude!

Even if someone could post links to videos that ive missed id be grateful.

Can you embedd youtube vids on this forum by any chance?

[The Video Thread!!]

I invite you to post videos of you (or others) using the Midibox SID!  :)

Im considering building one and would love some insipiration.

A Tutorial Video of how to navigate menus, program the synth etc... would be ideal!

If its not too much trouble it might be a good idea to make this a sticky.

So far, i have only found 3 videos of it in action on youtube.

One is TK's video of it in 303 mode (i think)

and theres 2 videos of d0pefish using his entitled "A midibox is born".

Both videos do not show off the full potential of what 4 sid chips can do however.

Only one sid is being used in each

I would love to see a video of 4 sids being used at once.

With the hours of hard work you put into the construction of it, i think ye deserve to show it off as much as ye like!

If i have failed to find a page with videos on this site, forgive me, im only a newbie.

Im looking forward to your responses.