Primate

Ok I think it's time for an update so you don't think I'm jerk*** off around. I've got all the components (hope you like the knobs in the attachment) including those LEDs that Sasha was talking about and I must say they are nice and so bright you can go blind. I got some components from Farnell and they didn't charge me for the shipping and the components where delivered the next day I ordered!!! :P The PCB design is also finished (the PCB itself ought to be done next week). I was intending to get the housing for the controller by ordering it from the workshop but after two weeks of searching for the people who are willing to do it I gave off and decided to make it myself. So I got the "L" shape (corner) aluminium and all I need now is only to cut it in the right places. :D Here's some pics. knobs.JPG knobs.JPG

From what I've seen for now your wright and I was already rechecking Mouser's shipping charge but nothing has changed....luckily I also saw that Farnell has "only" €20 shipping and most probably I'll order from them (they have those nice Alps faders).

Tnx Soclt, I'm glad that somebody likes my design :D I'm planing to post the pictures and the documentation when I finish with the project. Although I'm not certain when will that be because momentarily I can't find appropriate faders in Zagreb and little details like this one are killing me.

I'll keep that in mind. Since I'm a newbie this little tips really help me.

Same here, for me the main problem (for now) is how to make it all fit into the box because I have no experience in making the whole "product" and I want it to be as precise as possible. One thing is watching the pictures and explanations on the forum and the other making it yourself (but you know that already :)) Ok, I take your word for it, tnx. I was thinking of making the detailed drawings in AutoCAD so you will get the mail when I'm finished whit it. It was a lighted sign (advertisement making) company, and the other one I've called has the laser but doesn't work with plexyglass ???

I saw that if you order more then €75 then you have free shipping, but that applys for the Germany, Austria,... When I was ordering I was logged in at the "Austrian" Mouser site and everything was alright till I entered the shipping address and the shipping cost jumped from €20 to $120 >:( That was 2 weeks ago but I'll try to check it out one more time because I'll definitely need better faders then the one's offered in the local shops and nobody is certain is the 10 MHz crystal oscillator parallel cut or not ??? I'll PM you about that, tnx. Although I had a visit to a plexyglass workshop yesterday and they have everything except the laser, but they would make the panel for €10. Tnx

I saw some rubber buttons on Mouser but the problem is that for an order which is worth $50 the shipping charge is $120 since I'm not from EU. Sasha what is the cost of your wonderful buttons? (I hope the price is wonderful too :P) Nobody has answered to me do I have to change the value of the resistor (220 ohm) if I connect three LEDs in series on the DOUT module? I've finished all the schematics except this part and I can't go on with the PCB without it.

Of course it helps and any help is appreciated. (Hvala Saša!) My friend told me today there is a plexyglass workshop that I could check out so I'm going there this week to see what they offer. If three LEDs per knob are needed most probably I'll have to put them in series at one 74HC595 pin. Correct me if I'm wrong but I'll have to change the 220 ohm resistor to 220/3 ohms right??? I can't not to mention Sashas buttons. They are beautiful. I was intending to provide some bicolor illuminated rubber buttons but the shiping cost to my destination is to high. So I will probably make, or order, "Sashas buttons". Btw Sasha, do you accept orders for the buttons?

Next week, if I catch the time, I'm going to buy all the components and also give a visit to a advertisement manufactory in the neighborhood and see what the guys can do with the plexi, at what cost and then decide... But how many LEDs per knob would be enough? Oh yes, stryd I'm not going to thank you for the info so you don't ban me :P

Ok, back to the project after some exams I've had. I was thinking about the front panel and the way how to make a sleek design. An idea that has come to my mind was illuminated panel. After some searching on the forum I saw that Sasha has already made something similar: I was thinking of putting handcut stickers, painting the panel with a black spray paint and afterward peel the stickers off so I get the desired signs that would be illuminated by LEDs. But Sasha (the genius) posted that laser engraving would be much easier and more precise. I'm not sure is the spray paint ok for the job or I'll have to get some special paint for the plexyglass? What is the best plexyglass panel thickness or is that irrelevant? I was also thinking to have white illumination around the knob but when the knob is turned more then 80% illumination would become red. I'm just not sure how many LEDs would be enough to satisfactory illuminate the knob surroundings ? Grey knob with the white illumination.

stryd_one you're a lot of help and I'm grateful for that.

Tnx for the answers and the info (especially the PSU part). I hope I will find a linear PSU in the local stores, if not which would you recommend? As for the AUAIMBCTG and similar terms you'll have to forgive me because I'm still getting into it ;) BTW I'm sorry if I ask questions that are already answered on the forum.

I was intending to make my own PCBs, either a single PCB or modules, because I have the knowledge and it wouldn't be the first time for me to make a PCB design. Buying a premade printed board would kill all the fun :) Also I didn't go for the multichanel, multieffect, scratch mixer because I think that a simple design like this is ideal for a start. It has all the basic controls and later on, when I figure out how things work on a higher level, I can make a better mixer. Altough I think I have understood the most of the circuit design. I just want somebody to confirm the connection of the PIC and the AINX2 module, and is it necessary to have a digital and the analog ground level or is one GND ok? For me the time isn't crucial, it's the good design, which is suited for my needs, that counts!

First of all hello everybody. I would like to share with you my ideas for my own Traktor MIDI controller. Also I have some questions that I didn't find on the forum. Here is the design: And the block scheme: Just to make sure, for the AINX2 module I have to ground the J5[A2...A7] on the core module and other unused PIC pins leave unconnected? I'm thinking of making the controller on a single PCB. Could I have some problems when installing it in the custom housing? Are the modules a better solution? Is it necessary to have the digital and the analog ground in the schematics or a single ground will do it? What do you think of the concept? Any help is more then welcome. Tnx in advance! I'll keep you posted on the progress.