jamie3

the longer lead indicates positive. resistors it doesnt matter.

more updates still need to solder the adapter that connects the AIN modules with the pots, but my soldering iron broke so things are slow. http://jamiearchibald.blogspot.com/search/label/midibox

I've been looking everywhere for faders for my Panasonic potentiometer. Can't seem to find them anywhere. I can't remember the part # but they are similar to this http://parts.digikey.com/1/parts/738169-pot-10k-ohm-slide-45mm-std-fader-ewa-p12c15b14.html

another manufacturer i found http://www.kilointernational.com/knobs/jd_series/jd_series.html

hey guys, havent been here in a long time. been busy rennovating my house. anyways im back to work on my controller. i've decided to keep things simple, and the reason being is because a friend of my gf owns about 40K in machine shop equipment so i am able to finally experiment with my front panel. i decided i am going to make things simple, use the mixer briefly for a few gigs, and see what is missing before i add more buttons, lights, etc. here is the panel cut. this weekend i wll be cutting the holes for the knobs. hi res image here http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZdR1AjzO6Bk/STxXSUm32-I/AAAAAAAAADE/uaSGgbghcsE/s1600/DSC02803.JPG if u cant see the image visit my blog www.jamiea.ca FYI, the front panel is made from aluminum. I picked up a piece of aluminum maybe 60" x 25" at a local metal shop for about $20 CDN. So essentiall i can build two front panels from the piece of aluminum i purchased! yippee!

so my futurlec order arrived today. the knobs look great for the price. i will post some pics of them later. the only problem with the knobs is that on the website it states they fit a 1/4" shaft, but they do not fit any of the 1/4" pots i have. so now i am emailing futurlec to find the problem. so it roughly took 7 business days to arrive. and the shipping was from taiwan. .

i do have a mini-itx system but it would not fit the computer AND midibox. i want a desktop (ie: non-tower) chassis that will likely gold a u-ATX mobo and also host the midibox parts. i want a slim design so it likely wont have a 5.25" drive bay. instead i probably will take the top of the desktop case and fabricate some additional siding to host the midibox parts AND the front panel. this way my midibox mixer is just forged to the top of the case. .

sorry i've been out of the province and am on vacation. i am home now and still havent received anything yet. im hoping the order will arrive thursday or friday. if you are a canadian resident do NOT order from mouser unless you are doing a big order. i ordered a $7 ALPS resistor from mouser and the shipping was $21, and then the broker fee was another $20. so basically i bought a $50 resistor. problem is that mouser charges flat rate shipping and UPS also scams you with broker fees. .

Wondering if anyone has used computer cases for their midibox? Ideally I want to integrate my midibox and computer and have it as one unit. Preferably a slim case that I can also mount the midibox parts inside. Any suggestions?

dont remember the exact day. maybe a week ago. i dont remember the specifics. i will get back to you once the order has arrived.

i made an order with them and the same day it was shipped. still waiting for the shipment tho. should arrive this week.

i already have the LCD purchased 24 character. here it is. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=250265180050

haha yes sorry. it can display characters, thats whats important ;)

i live in halifax, however i wish i lived in montreal. i really don't care if its aluminum or steel, as long as its sturdy and is cut properly and i can get in black thats all i care. .

i designed it using front panel designer via front panel express. here is the beta layout http://www.midibox.org/forum/index.php/topic,11847.30/topicseen.html the order page said it would cost $210 without shipping alumunum 3mm thickness i live in eastern canada. gmail is jamie3@gmail.com