Benjamin

This "fume vacuum" is working really well for me so far - i did move my work area to shorten the length of the tubing which made it pull much harder. I will not go without something like this from now on.

I see what you are saying now - i had not read your post carefully. I guess it would also take some practice if all these controls were assigned to different parameters or effects ect... ect...

maybe its just me but after setting it up and using for about 5 min i never gave it another thought. Its like my part on screen goes where ever i think it to go.

Would you care to share how you made your homebrew cnc mill?

I would like to see the base removed and just have it from the led ring up sticking out of a MB... at this point I cant be picky about the manner in which it gets used as i do not yet have the skills to integrate it myself in any way. Ohhh i forgot to mention that in addition to tilting f, b, l, r it also pushes in these directions as well, but you dont even have to think about it when you are using it.

http://www.amazon.com/3Dconnexion-SpaceNavigator-3D-Navigation-3DX-700029/dp/B000LB41BM I talked a co-worker into getting one of these and it is really hefty and just as good as my $400 version. This one might be interesting too with buttons all around the side... http://www.amazon.com/3D-Connexion-132100002-3Dconnexion-SpaceTraveler/dp/B000BU6Y68/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid= I love logitech products ;D Since using I cant believe anyone does 3d without this. In my hand 8 hours a day. I want to see implemented into a MB.

Sasha - Congrats on the CDM spot! :D http://createdigitalmusic.com/2008/07/04/a-dreamy-prototype-for-ableton-live-control-finally-mimics-ui/#more-3620

Anyone considered this as a possible "joystick" for a MB.. i use the spacepilot to control solidworks and other 3d apps. and its a dream. smooth motion - flawless - you can get just the knob for about $50.. tilts forward, back, left and right.. pushes up and down.. twists clockwise and counter. is this worth hacking- would it work? http://www.3dconnexion.com/

GUT IT ?!!!!!? :o I don't even know it. ;D Maybe if we get to know each other - - then after a while... well you know... all those buttons and switches and all....

http://www.vimeo.com/1274841 (well....if you could call it playing) :-\

Sure does....

I picked this up at goodwill for $45 - tons of fun so far. And i haven't even plugged it into Ableton yet! :o

I am refining my setup. Cutting the length of the vent hose in half greatly increases flow. Looking for a quieter solution but this works for now. I can cut the dryer off with a switch by my foot to reduce noise. I have been practicing soldering and gathering more tools. I think i can solder my core now without ruining it.

Im going more for documentation for myself than an instructional. Ill put a warning: Do not under any circumstances copy what you see here - its most likely incorrect!!! (Searching for what GROT #1 means now)

:WARNING: Adult midiboxer content!!! Best in headphones with eyes closed. Go to the beach at the end. 8) http://www.hotshare.net/audio/65000-962731870d.html