Wilba Posted October 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Poor quality photograph of the MB-SEQ assembled, still without case, I'm using some corrugated cardboard on the sides and back.This is about as finished as I can make it without getting one of Doug's cases ;) but I think enough for people to decide if they want to build their own, so if you want PCBs, jump on the bulk order forming here:http://www.midibox.org/dokuwiki/wilba_mb_seq_pcb_bulk_orderthat number again, 1800 WILBASEQdon't delay! eternal happiness is just a dollar away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamer Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Looks great. Hope the bulk order isn't finished before i've complete the mb-6582 :D otherwise i get very busy. Don't think my girlfriend will like that Greetz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugfight Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 sweeet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kartoshka Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 what about setting a date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nILS Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Yummy. Green/white on black was a good choice :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilba Posted October 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 what about setting a date?It's hard to say when... I still have a 2nd SSM2044 bulk order to do (approx. 400 chips) which was delayed for a while, then another 6582A SID MEGASALE #7 which might happen before I do this SEQ PCB and parts bulk order.If it was just the PCBs, that would be easy, I'd get everyone to pay in US$ and I'd have a pile of cash in PayPal that I'd transfer to the PCB manufacturer... I also have a good idea how much postage would cost so could precalculate a single payment from everyone.Parts, however, complicate things immensely... e.g. I don't know shipping costs of 3654 switches and caps.... :) I have a lot of accounting to do before I start collecting money from people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strophlex Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Just to be suresoundwell encoders = voti encoders = mb6582 encoders = wilba mb-seq v3 encoders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilba Posted October 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 soundwell encoders = voti encoders = mb6582 encoders = wilba mb-seq v3 encoders?Yes.I'm preparing a parts guide now:http://www.midibox.org/dokuwiki/wilba_mb_seq_parts_guide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strophlex Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Three DINX4 and two DOUTX4 must be used together with an ultra core, right?What about putting a transformer inside the case and connect the box to main? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilba Posted October 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Three DINX4 and two DOUTX4 must be used together with an ultra core, right?No, the required DIN and DOUT are on the PCB. You connect the PCB directly to a core or ultracore through J8/J9.What about putting a transformer inside the case and connect the box to main?It's probably possible, but not designed. The case was designed to be compact, and not accommodate large transformers.i.e. I'm sort of catering for two scenarios - people who want a compact desktop case (or a rack mounted case but don't want any "extras" like CV outputs), and people who want a big 3U rack case stuffed with a mains-powered bipolar PSU and an AOUT module.There is a third scenario - a desktop/rack mounted case with external bipolar PSU and an internal AOUT... but I haven't really thought about it much.One of the cool things about Doug's case design is the I/O panel has an L-shaped cross-section, which you can modify yourself - if you think you can squeeze a transformer (or even a switch mode PSU) inside the case, go for it, add another hole for a mains socket. But you have to know what you are doing, I can't help you with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strophlex Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 No, the required DIN and DOUT are on the PCB. You connect the PCB directly to a core or ultracore through J8/J9.Ah, that's news! How come I missed this info :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huck Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 i am in for a couple for sure. will try to watch this thread thanks again man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peake Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 I still have a 2nd SSM2044 bulk order to do (approx. 400 chips) which was delayed for a while, then another 6582A SID MEGASALE #7 which might happen before I do this SEQ PCB and parts bulk order.Pardon the hijack, but I appear to have missed the first 2044 bulk order (I was certain that I was on the list). The number I wanted has changed to 3, however, and I don't need them right now...thanks for any heads-up, I know that you are doing an overwhelming amount of work for the community!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilba Posted November 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Pardon the hijack, but I appear to have missed the first 2044 bulk order (I was certain that I was on the list). The number I wanted has changed to 3, however, and I don't need them right now...thanks for any heads-up, I know that you are doing an overwhelming amount of work for the community!!!Sorry for the confusion, I meant the 1st SSM2044 bulk order... I've already done a "trial" bulk order for just the Aussies (100pcs) and now I'm doing the real bulk order for the non-Americans, and Doug will be selling his spares of SSM2044 to his fellow Americans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peake Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 At some point I'll learn to just shut up and wait. Not today, evidently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK. Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 Panel number #00000002 up&running!I built it within two evenings, and I must highlight, that it was really a pleasure. It's extremely robust, and in distance to my breadboard based solution, there is no trouble with sticking the buttons/LEDs through the frontpanel holes, as everything fits perfectly! Well constructed, Wilba! :)Best Regards, Thorsten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultra Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmenator Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 Panel number #00000002 up&running! :o How many are you planning to build? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stryd_one Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Man it's so eighties you should view that pic on an EGA monitor.Top work W! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugfight Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 here's #00000003 (good thing you left enough digits for the eventual total)build was indeed easy*i'm liking the layout, but i'm just now learning the mb-seq...i've got the blm matrix rocking too, way cool.i'm thinking a blm with these same buttons would be pretty cool.thanks wilba and tk!now we just need some cases...*(except for a few erm.... well... mistakes were made, caveat emptor, force majeure, ipso facto, e pluribus unum, etc)MB-SEQ_duo_003_sm.JPGMB-SEQ_duo_004_sm.JPGMB-SEQ_duo_003_sm.JPGMB-SEQ_duo_004_sm.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebula Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Sweet!Did you get those button matrixes from Sparkfun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugfight Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Did you get those button matrixes from Sparkfun?yep, thread here: http://www.midibox.org/forum/index.php/topic,10004.0.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reboot Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Jason,did you start the paypal invoices ? thank youbugfight ...lucky guy ;)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugfight Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 forgot to mention, this was a prototype, wilba graciously allowed me to be a guinea pig. it may be some time before production pcbs are announced. (i'll try not to gloat too much *whack*)but it is very nice, and there will no doubt be plenty of folks lining up...btw, bugging wilba by filling his inbox with requests will no doubt get you shoved to the back of the line. why not try buying him a beer instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reboot Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 thanks for info ...does he likes donuts too ?.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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