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so i will need a gm5+DIN+PCB? Then my faders, pots, rotarys and buttons? Then that would be everything?

Can the PSU be bus powered?

Where would i wire a touchstrip to? Would it be a fader or a buutton? Also where do i get a a Mini 2.0 usb plug (not computer side)? I cant seem to find a full list of parts. I get that you only need a DIN and PCB but how do i connect via usb?

The MB64/Mb64E could be used as a midi fighter?

I want to make a midi fighter esque controller using two PS2/1 controllers, I plan to use Sanwa buttons (kinda the standard for making these)and i want to know a few things: 1)How hard is it to swap the normal Controller buttons to Sanwa-like buttons? 2)Can i connect the 2 controller cables together as to only use one plug? 3)Can i use a usb end to connect it to my computer or will i have to use an adapter like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310267962984&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT 4)will i need some sort of brain to tell my computer its HID or MIDI signals? 5)if i choose to add faders how would i connect them? Thanks in advance!

hahaha i like "rubbish". I'm using a Numark CDX for motorized scratching because after much research I confirmed this is far beyond my realm of skills. I do have another project i want to look into though, I want to make a MIDI fighter like thing based on two PS2 controlloers. i was thinking of useing this http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310267962984&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123 to connect my controllers to my computer, then i realised i would rather have both controllers housed in a single box useing Sanwa buttons or something similar (i dont think the normal Playstation buttons would be easy enough to hit quickly and accuratley for DJ'ing). My questions are: how hard is it to switch the buttons, how could i link the two controllers together and therefore use one port, and how can i use a usb wire and forgo the converter? I have supplys to make the outside of the unit but its the hardware im unsure of.

alright thank you :) they were'nt lying when they said this sight is more help then you will need!

okay so i think we're getting on to similar pages, so if i want to get my final controller thingy i should start with the MB64/MB64E? I know what vinyl is :) thats why im going with a turntable. The thing I've found is that scratching on a jogwheel does'nt feel quite right, doesnt handle, sound or perform the same. My soloution might just be timecode but I'm not sure yet. The optical mouse equipped turntables looked like the best soloution. Anyhow i will start looking at the MB's you mentioned

hahahaha thank you. its all good, maybe modify my goals to something a little simpler? a stand alone scratch controller based off of an existing turntable? What i really want is a motorized platter. I've seen many CDJ's that i like and i was considering getting a few its just only one had a motorized platter (the numark cdx and that is apperently not very reliable). I've seen a few optical mouse on turntable sending midi data; any idea on how to do that? Thats really what i had wanted to do for the turntable section of this controller. Any ideas on how to do that?

1) i like building things 2) i already have a mixtrack which does a lot of the things i need but not all 3) i cant afford to buy an ns6 4) i cant afford to buy an ns7 (which has the motorized platters i want) 5) where i live many people have old technics, numarks, and stantons turntables they are selling so i wanted to retrofit a pair for my needs 6) i like being unique and having something no one else has 7) im uber boastfull so having a custom dj controller i made that does everything good about digital DJing with the controll of vinyl that i made myself would be AWESOME.

I would like to make a midi controller to use with virtualDJ software. I want to have a motorized platter (like a true turntable), a 4 channel mixer, the ability to switch between 4 decks via a button, an RCA input, effects buttons,loop buttons, start stop buttons, various knobs for EQ, faders, a usb in (for connecting a hard drive or USB device), an LED or LCD screen, and aselector dial. Can anyone suggest a parts list i will need as well as where i can get them? I am brand new to midi's so as much info and links as possible greatly appreciated. Thanks (As a refernece point I would like it to be similar to the Numark NS6)

I am also wanting to know more about making a midi dj controller; i have the Numark mixtrack and i wanted to make something similar to that except with 4 channels, the ability to controll 4 decks, a single RCA input (not really imparitive to the design but cool in my head)to allow connecting of a turntable, a large array of knobs, switches and faders to controll effects, motorized platters (i would probably salvage them from a turntable and as a result use standard 12" vinyl for scratching [useing the controller to scratch like the Numark CDX]) and an onboard audio interface. So essentially an NS6 with motorized platters and an in. I have seen a couple DIY controllers on the internet (nammely the fuzzywobble controller) but I wanted as much help as possible on BULIDING one not buying a custome made one. Before i really start worrying about the motorized platter can my other needs be met? or should i consider scaleing down?