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i will be making a bpm replica shortly for use with my software which is similar in that it uses the mpc pads also, and i will be using the mb64e for this as well, as i get on with things i will start a photo build also, so you could always pop into that once started to have a read and look, also as you can see the guys here are really helpful.

one of the reasons for me getting this midimon project built was so that i could see what my sequencer (digital performer) was transmitting in hui mode) as the mackie hui meter bridge works off the midi signal from dp or other daw software. once i can lock down what its using for that, if its a basic midi based info then i can think about maing a meterbridge unit. theres plenty of time for that though ;)

i think its time you found another forum to haunt dont you? because your obviously not intelligent enough to understand the help and comments that have been offered to you.

look stacky this is really really getting silly and moreso annoying, if you want to build a controller that will enable you to control various items in reason or any other software, then goto ucapps.de site and do some serious reading of what each module does, after that read up on each item thats been built with the modules ie: mb64 mb64e sid, the lccontrol first you need to read up on everythig you need to understand the modules and then attempt buy the kits you need and then make some sort of effort to actually learn and build them, and then the guys here are able to help you further if problems arise. but just saying " i need a circuit diagram 4 this" all the time on everything is seriously starting to annoy the moderators now. if you feel that you are unable to build this or are competent enough to understand the principle of learning about the modules and how they work after thorsten has put so much time into making it as easy as it is, then may i suggest you get something like this instead which you can assign all sorts of things to and have a nice day.

i have no idea axel but .. if you ever come across a board again :o :o :o.. let me know! ;)

i should of had my casework yesterday... it didnt arrive, so i hoped it may arrive today... nope not a sign of it. so i guess im waiting until monday, however im going to do some really nice renders today of the case with the front rest and end cheeks on as one of the members wants to see what it would look like. i have given the project a name however im going to keep that under wraps until its finished, although a few members already know what it is "ssshhhhhh!!" renders to follow!

i was looking into this myself for another project, i was going to use the mackie hui support thats built into digital performer, as it uses the mackie hui system fine, the hui has a meterbridge and this is also driven by the channel levels. i have emailed mackie about its implementation and im still waiting for the info to be sent, mackie are good like that they said they will and given time the tech guys will, they are just always busy so i will wait my turn. now there is the stribe project that could be sued for this, ther eis info on that here and on ucapps tk did have a tinker with the kit and got it running really nice in max. as for the set up yes to the core and douts, but then for the mtc display i think you would need another core and dout for that (unless im mistaken) as im sure that two apps cant share the same pic (knowing me im probably wrong) i dare say tk or nils will correct me on that one. good thing to get is a gm5 unit also, that way you will have it running such. pc/mac usb midi ---> usb gm5 ---> use J6 mi/mo 5 ---->core J11 mi/mo core (removing ic2) this way the midi is kept internal and its just the power and usb going to the bridge. core ---> dout--->dout. core2---> dout--->mtc display l l-->lcd display 20x4 this way you can have the midimon project and the meterbridge at the same time. l l--> lcd display as for the led speeds i wouldnt worry about that, my mtc display and the lcd refresh when going to random time sequences is instant, i notice no delays at all. tk or nils or stryd-one or one of the other members will also be able to offer some advice.

bloody ell someones nicked the rest of the tardis!!!!

np wilba i have emailed you ;)

thanks wilba, but the backgrounds are black i want to keep the look the same with red on red. thanks for looking though1 ;)

im looking for a 20x4 and a 20x2 red on red lcd or lcds with similar displays to the one in the picture. these will be for my bpm project, i have done a search but had not luck here yet. however if someone has some then please let me know. thanks

wilba i could marry you!! how much you want for postage and the pic chip?

if anyone has a spare or unwanted PIC18F452 they want to sell please let me know and i will take it off your hands immediately. thanks

hey smithy its good to see you got it sorted. the guys here are top blokes and will do what they can to help if they can, and the feeling of finally getting it working is really great also! had the same thing with my mtc display the other day, after all day checking and re checking my wiring turned out the schematic was wrong and it had to go to a different port!! much gusto to nils and smashtv for thier help. this place and its members are great!

yesterday was a real real bad day, tired to get things running and couldnt, the mtc display would not kick into life. i spent the better part of the morning checking, checking and re-checking my wiring before i had to pop into chat for some help, nils helped me a great deal with checking certain things before he had to leave for a while. smashtv popped into chat and we spoke about it, it was only then he realised that the schematic pdf's were conflicting as they said to use different ports. so with a quick re-seat of the core to dout board conenctor lead and a reloading of the v2c hex file i fired it all up and bingo, there it was in all its glory!! so i opened up the sequencer and ran some mtc through it all the display was running fine. i had to do a check using 5 pin midi in first , then i changed it to digital off the gm5 board and its now all working perfectly! so today has been a casework day, im just doing the input sockets on the rear lower section of the case then it goes to the laser cutters. i just hope i got my maths right!

this evening was supposed to be a all modules test, hoever, i didnt get a couple of connectors that i should have today so i couldnt test the mtc module as well. so while sat at the pc talking with nils i decided it was agood time to test, so i took IC2 out of the core, connected mi/mo from j5 on the gm5 and the gnd and connected them to the core, all worked fine, midi went in but.. not out.. hmmmmmm tried a hex dump... no joy, now bearing in mind lots of mios windows on the screen etc.... realised after much checking pins , cables etc and finding they were all right as per schematics i didnt connect to outs in mios... stupid man i am.. did that and did a check over standard midi, hex dump worked, then tried via digital ines and viola it worked, next was issues with the scroll buttons etc wouldnt scroll or do anything, checked it all over and it was fine then nils said...and i quote nILS did you configure anything in the source code? 19:38 ssp nothing i didnt touch it 19:38 nILS cool 19:38 nILS v2.0c? ssp one sec 19:40 ssp ok kick me again 19:40 ssp ffs 19:40 ssp it was b so i uploaded the v.c hex file and tried again... bingo!!!!!!!!!!!!! scroll buttons worked first time my work was good. well now i put my hands up for not checking that hex version, seems i didnt pick the right file and its one thing i didnt think to check, i wont make that mistake again. once again thanks to nils for helping me trouble shoot the project, its good to know its not my build work that was at fault just the wrong hex file. now things are working there i just have to connect the mtc module and test it all on a sequencer and then its casework time!!! pics when its all running, and then no more till its in its casework. god i love this place!!!!

they sell complete kits with all the parts, smashtv's site they are all listed there scroll down the pages to find them or email smash or mike.

or you could even build a gm5x5x5 and each item will have its own dedicated ports, find a good case for it to sit in and just attatch it with a long usb lead, jobs done everything is done over one usb lead to the 5 port midi interface.

quick question because im need to make sure. the mb64e is happy for me to use 10k encoders and 10k 60mm faders for this? or should i se different rated ones as there is nothing specific about which ratings are best to use with the mb64e

working on the case work today again heres a preview of things so far with the adjustments, i still have work to do on it but its getting there, i have to change a few placement issues.

thanks nils. i was doing 1:1 printouts the other day for the buttons and leds for m-mon controller, so i will be doing a 1:1 print out anyway, but it will be on a real nice thick stiff card. its going to be about the same size as an akai mpc unit when its finished. im hoping the guys in the states can give me the dimensions of the pads before they arrive. otherwise i have to wait until it all does.

goto ucapps its at the top of this page click the button. then when the site pops up look down the left hand side and you will see a list of things, look for the mb64e and there are 3 options design changelog tutorial click on design and read through, there are loads of pdf files for you to look at freely then goto the tutorial and read there. i havent long joined this site, and the guys here are really helpful, but... and its a big but... you have to show willing to learn yourself first, because they cant and dont have the time to babysit you through a project. i read up and read up and read up started my build and when i got really stuck i asked questions, but i showed i had read things through the best i could first. just my 2 cents ;) hope this helps.

well after a little break for a while i finally tucked into the kit again, i finally had a full day to myself and decided to get on with things. first was the switch array which took a little time to do and when i finally plugged it in... nothing, why?? simply because i forgot to put the bridges in, and then after a little tweaking everything was working fine. front: rear: with power: the momentaries fire up when the power is fed through, i had to twin up on 2 150ohm resistors for this as the feed is 9v, however its my fault because i should have just got some 330ohm resistors and used 1 per led switch, next time i will remeber that! after that i had to do the extension board that comes off J5 on the core module that goes to the switches and jumpers that control the lcd for the midimon. i made a few changes in that the momentaries light up on pressing as the other switches do and the jumpers are on latched switches to be used when needed also.. i cant test it simply because i have run out of 10 way molex housings, so i have to get some tomorrow. front: rear: close up: so as soon as i can get the 10 way connector i can test this part with my midimon. more to follow as i can.

everything you need is here already and on ucapps.de site you just need to search and read, thats it, every module comes with a schematic. and if you read up on it, it will tell you what you can do with it all. goto the ucapps.de site and take a look at the midibox 64e you will see someones controller in there for traktor. look here: http://www.midibox.org/forum/index.php?topic=6043.0 http://www.midibox.org/forum/index.php?topic=2596.0

i just resorted to finding a second hand molex crimp tool, cost me a bit but it makes things easier for me now.