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I have just tried using make in another folder and it works ok. This is the same folder where Code blocks works. The problem is when I try to compile in my svn folder. I wonder if something has got corrupted in my svn folder. I think I will get rid of the local copy and start again. Tim..

Thanks for the reply Thorsten. Code blocks runs make with no problems. As I said all was ok until I ran make dist then things stopped working. Since I posted my question I have been through all of the other posts I can find on this error but nothing has helped. I will have a look at the settings of the cmd window and then see if I can add something to the make command. Tim..

I am having trouble with make, I get the error: couldn't commit memory for cygwin heap, Win32 error 487 I can compile code in code blocks, just command line make is broken. All was good until I ran make dist. I am at a loss as to what has gone wrong. I have tried uninstalling and re-installing the whole toolchain and refreshing the svn folder but still no luck. All help would be appreciated. Tim..

The wiki page contains all of the information required to build the master and/or slave units. WIKI PAGE There are links to the beta code in the wiki page. Tim..

The LPC17 is programmed with 1 application at a time, no multi-tasking. You could write the application to include the midi mapper function. Check the wiki for details of writing applications.

The project is designed using a PIC core, the firmware will not work with the LPC17. To use the LPC17 the firmware will need to be changed from MIOS8 to MIOS32 as the LPC17 is 32bit. Do not worry about the age of the project, it will still work if you use the correct hardware. Tim..

I have not seen the midi_mapper before. Yes it would do exactly what you need. Tim..

Hi, yes it is possible. You will need to make a customised version of the Midi Router. Look here. Regards Tim.

That is correct. TK posted "Meanwhile I think that it should also be considered to slightly increase the case size for the new MBHP_CORE_LPC17 module, especially if you want to plan with future buyers." I doubt that you will find the post this quote is from but I can confirm that the case is a little too small. Tim..

Just a word of warning, the case as TK designed it is just a bit too small for the LPC board. It was designed with the old CORE32 in mind. Tim. PS. The minimum order quantity for cases is 10 and it is cash with order for new customers.

Just a little update. I have been working on a new standalone version using a single PIC core. It is not quite ready to publish but should not be too long now. C code is actually easier to get to grips with than I had imagined. I think I still prefer PIC assembler though ;) Parts are standard. Using an HD44780 LCD, DINx1, DOUTx2 and a PIC18F4685 CORE8. The exception is the custom LED display as shown in the schematic after JP3. The features are fairly basic at the moment but it should be perfectly usable. I think less is sometimes more when it comes down to ease of use. BPM selectable from 48 to 255 2,3,4,5,6,7 or 8 beats to a bar midi metronome (click) output any channel 1 to 16, selectable on or off editable midi notes for the metronome output midi clock master, selectable on or off drive for 1 to 8 LEDs for the visual display 2x20 LCD, 3 buttons and 1 encoder on the control surface, plus LEDs for the various functions My wish list would add midi clock slave mode midi thru mode I may add an audible metronome in there as well if I can do it easily. Tim.

Great track Peter :thumbsup: Keep up the good work. Tim..

Hi, glad you like the idea. The box as presented is just a midio128 running on a Core8. It responds to note on events on the midi in. This suits my needs at the moment. The outputs of the midio128 drive the clock and reset lines of the decade counter which in turn drive the transistors to turn on or off the LEDS. The case contains a stripboard with the LEDs on, a smaller stripboard with the logic and DOUTx1 on it and the Core8. As I use the Seq4 for the metronome and midi clock, this seemed like a good way to turn the click into a visual indication of the beat. But any midi metronome would do, the note on events are programmed into the core using MIOS Studio. The schematic shows JP3 which is the input of the display board, this is connected to the transistor switches which could be used to drive anything (within the rating of the transistor). Right to left is Core, logic board and display. The blue LEDs are just connected from +5v to 0v with a series resistor, I did this to give an additional visual reference when deciding which beat the click is on. As far as stand alone use is concerned, there is no built-in metronome, I guess a cut-down or customised sequencer could be used. I did look around ucapps.de for a suitable solution before I came up with this idea, perhaps I will look into designing a standalone version which also has the midi function built in. Watch this space;) Tim.

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Hi, I am selling 1 black case left over from the SEQ V4 bulk order. I had intended to use this case myself but my plans have changed. Details of the case are in this The case does not include the front panel and the rear panel is blank, it is still packed in the factory packaging. I am asking £70 + shipping + paypal fees if applicable. I can ship anywhere at cost. Outside of the EU you will be responsible for all taxes / duty payable. PM me if you want it. Tim.

I have added a wiki page here with much more detail. The code will be available soon. Hi All, I thought I would share a little project of mine. At a recent show, there was a problem with the monitors leaving the rest of the band unable to hear the beat. We normally use a click track but it was not possible at this show. This lead me to come up with this design for a visual metronome so the others know where we are in the bar. It uses the Midio128 running on a core8 that I had to hand. The external LED driver uses a CMOS decade counter to count 1 to 4 (auto reset at 5th count or response to a preset midi event). There is an OR gate to handle the reset lines. The Midio128 is setup to respond to the metronome output of my SeqV4, this outputs C4 for the first beat and C3 for the rest of the bar. The decade counter is reset when a C4 is received, D2 on the DOUT goes high. This means that this device will always reset when the first beat of the bar is received regardless of time signature. Programming the events is easy using MIOS Studio. Here is a quick video of it in action: Maybe this will be of use to others? Tim.

TK, I use the preset page a lot while playing live, often while playing a keyboard at the same time, so I would prefer things to stay the same. Perhaps you could implement a selection option like the cursor mode so that those who want can have the BPM page displayed after a preset is selected. Regards Tim.

Enjoy! The Siberia session is a little rough but as it was all live improv it's bound to be. The birthday session is one of those happy accidents when it all worked, again this was spontaneous improv. There will be some more in the next few days when I have time to sort out the levels and upload it.

I am one of your followers on Soundcloud user name is Kilke. There are 2 sets of live improvised stuff on the cloud. Or you can check out http://www.jamendo.com/en/artist/kilke where most of our studio based stuff is available. We have a rather long and boring history, for a band that has been around since the 90's, we have only played publicly twice! Hope you like our stuff. Tim..

Really liking the whole chipsurf thing! I've always wanted to do stuff on vinyl but we (Kilke) have a rather large back catalogue so it would be extremely hard to choose what to put on an LP. Keep up the good work! Tim.

Thanks TK! Another excellent update. The BPM and step display works too. Tim..