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  4. MB6582 builders in Sydney

    in MIDIbox SID

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    Thanks Nils & Wilba. I will post my issues over the next couple of days. I am a real rookie when it comes to electronics, so you will have to go easy on me :tongue: I have shelved the project for a while, but will fire it up tonight and post what my problems are.

  5. MB6582 builders in Sydney

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    Any MB6582 builders in Sydney? I have finished the base board but am having soime problems uploading the firmware. Need help!!! If there is anyone in Syndey that would be keen to catch up and see if they can help me with my problems, it would be greatly appreciated. I am in Hurstville, but can organise to meet anywhere in Sydney. PM me if you think you can help.

    Thanks

    Sid

  8. don't know how to upload firmware

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    Have you installed the jumper at J11?

    Hi Smithy,

    I have NOT installed a jumper at J11!!!! I was just reading on the forumsome issues other people have had with that. Can you steer me in the right direction with the proper procedures for uploading and installing J11.

    Thanks for your help.

  9. don't know how to upload firmware

    in MIDIbox SID

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    Something is missing! Screen is blank, MIDI is hooked up correctly, MIOS studio is still saying 'No response from MIOS8 or MIOS32 core!Check MIDI IN/OUT connections!'

    I am using an E-MU midi 1x1, is this the problem??

    I remember reading that some interfaces don't work.

    This is the third interface I have tried, but I think the others were on the list of bad ones!

    I am really stuck!!!!

    I am a muso, so I started this build because I wanted a MB6582, not because I was good at electronics!!! I want to get it finished cause I've spent so much time on it!!!

    Thanks for your replies. I'm sure there is something simple I'm doing wrong, and someone can steer me in the right direction!

  10. don't know how to upload firmware

    in MIDIbox SID

    Posted

    Thanks JRock,

    I followed these instructions, but there are a couple of problems!

    It DOESN'T say MIOS 1.9 ready, it says 'No response from MIOS8 or MIOS32 core!'

    When I open the Zip file it says'ERROR: Wrong number of bytes in line 524'.

    I know I'm doing something stupid! HELP!!!!! :frantics:

    Thanks!

    Hi. I can't get it to work on mine but I can tell you the right way to do it.

    Go to

    Download the latest MBSID firmware. Open and save the zip file somewhere you can find it easily.

    If you got the PICs from Smash they should have Mios installed on them.

    If not you can install it. Find the latest version and do the same thing for Mios as you will for the MBSID V2 firmware.

    Connect your MB6582 to midi (and power).

    Open Mios Studio. Make sure the connections are right.

    It should prompt something like Mios 1.9 ready to go! Upload now. (paraphrase)

    Go to browse and find the opened V2 file.

    In it you will find MBSID 6582.hex (the hex file for your box)

    Click on it and it will show up in the box in Mios studio.

    Click on Start!

    Bang! There you go!

    If something is already installed on the PIC you may have to get everything ready, then turn your box off then on then hit start in Mios Studio.

    I think that should work for you.

  11. don't know how to upload firmware

    in MIDIbox SID

    Posted

    Hi all,

    I am still having problems uploading the firmware to my MB6582. I have read the instructions for newbies, but I still don't understand it! I have been building this for about a year and with the end in sight I am starting to panic!!!!

    I have completed the baseboard and have all the PICs and 8x Sid chips in place, I have connected the MIDI In/Out to the PC and run the MIOS Studio 2.0. The MIOS Studio screen recognises the MIDI In/Out.....Now what do I do?????????

    Can someone please explain to me in simple terms what I need to do.

    Thankyou for all your help.

    Sid

  14. Blank LCD

    in MIDIbox SID

    Posted

    Hi,

    did you load up the firmware to the pic(s) or any one else?

    Does the pic send an update request via midi?

    Best regards,

    clem!

    No I did not! What do I do?? I'm stuck. I thought I was going well but I really am a n00b!!!

    Thanks for the quick replies BTW

    Much appreciated.

  15. Blank LCD

    in MIDIbox SID

    Posted

    Try to adjust the pots/trimmers (P1/P2) on the base panel. They control the amount of contrast of the LCD

    Kind regards,

    Frank

    P1/P2??? I'm a bit lost!!!! How do I do this??? Sorry about this but Im a bit confused!

  16. Blank LCD

    in MIDIbox SID

    Posted

    Hi all, I'm a total n00b building my fist MB6582. Base board has been completed following the instructions very carefully. Followed the testing instructions - everything looking good (had a friend with electronics experience help me with this). Wired up the LCD and it lights up, but nothing is on the screen. Is this normal? What should happen? What do I do now? Please help!

    Thanks

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