dstamand Posted July 25, 2008 Report Posted July 25, 2008 Hi,This is my very first serious project that i'm doing under MIOS platform. I'm 2 months behind schedule with this project because of healt problems. But, i've took time to re-think the project and now i'm please with the 3D model result. I always do everything in 3D and when i'm ready i'll built it for real. The 3D model include all steps: mechanical, electronics and style. The software is almost 80% done and works perfectly for the controller. The rendering you see, is the last step of the whole process, it is about 1% of the work but the most spectacular for sure.The controller enclosure is 375 mm x 242.5 mm X 18 mmNo screw visible from any place, even under. ::)It has:58 illuminated square 10mm buttons (3 colors + white when off)37 illuminated potentiometers (base illuminated)8 encoders, ledrings 15 leds7 ALPS 60mm faders8 channelsMackie Control protocolLarger images here : Quote
asafnetzer Posted July 25, 2008 Report Posted July 25, 2008 Very nice work,18mm, I guess it's all surface mount parts then ? would love to see it done. Quote
stryd_one Posted July 25, 2008 Report Posted July 25, 2008 Looks sweet! How are you making the case? Quote
dstamand Posted July 25, 2008 Author Report Posted July 25, 2008 Looks sweet! How are you making the case?I'll try this for now: 4 parts, front plate is steel 1.5mm or 1.9mm, hi precision Laser cutting, finish is hi gloss powder paint. Side are 5 mm CNC machined. Bottom plate is 1.9 mm.Later i'll try aluminum for the front plate and side. ~2mm front plate. Anodized natural finish. I'll need to have a stronger bottom base plate for structure. 18mm total thin will become more like 20mm. Quote
stryd_one Posted July 25, 2008 Report Posted July 25, 2008 Uhm... I think that left me with more questions than answers :DI mean... like who's gonna do it? (the cutting/bending/paiting) how are you hiding the screws? Quote
bugfight Posted July 25, 2008 Report Posted July 25, 2008 oh man, that looks sweet.ready for my kit!*whack* Quote
jamie3 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Posted July 25, 2008 also what program did you use to design the panel? Quote
dstamand Posted July 25, 2008 Author Report Posted July 25, 2008 can you provide a hi-res topo view?Take a look at this PDF document i've made:http://s113401185.onlinehome.us/utopia_live-v1.0.pdf Quote
dstamand Posted July 25, 2008 Author Report Posted July 25, 2008 also what program did you use to design the panel?I use Solid Edge - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid_Edge Quote
dstamand Posted July 25, 2008 Author Report Posted July 25, 2008 Uhm... I think that left me with more questions than answers :DI mean... like who's gonna do it? (the cutting/bending/paiting) how are you hiding the screws? I have access to precision laser cutting tools made by Trumpf. Cost 30$ to do all steel parts. Laser rocks!I'll bend it myself on an Amada press brake.Powder painting or Aluminum anodized finish will be made by a shop that only do this kind of job.No screw, it snap. :-*I'll post more construction details asap.Thanks! Quote
asafnetzer Posted July 25, 2008 Report Posted July 25, 2008 I have access to precision laser cutting tools made by Trumpf. Cost 30$ to do all steel parts. Laser rocks!So... can we use you ;) Quote
jamie3 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Posted July 25, 2008 So... can we use you ;)yes can we you use! ;) Quote
dstamand Posted July 25, 2008 Author Report Posted July 25, 2008 So... can we use you ;)Yes but the shipping cost will triple your cost and even more. Try to find a machine shop near your location that has the tools. Quote
stryd_one Posted July 26, 2008 Report Posted July 26, 2008 Wow, a real handyman huh ;DRock on dstamand... Quote
dstamand Posted July 26, 2008 Author Report Posted July 26, 2008 I'm adding another DIY project to this one. A Midibox Seq and + matrix extension!Pics are next. Quote
nILS Posted July 26, 2008 Report Posted July 26, 2008 Nice work!"Tripling the cost". 3x $30 is still nothing for a case including a cut panel ;-)[me=nILS Podewski]sings: "It's a looong way from the render, if you wanna rock and roooooooll...." ;D[/me] Quote
dstamand Posted July 26, 2008 Author Report Posted July 26, 2008 Nice work!"Tripling the cost". 3x $30 is still nothing for a case including a cut panel ;-)[me=nILS Podewski]sings: "It's a looong way from the render, if you wanna rock and roooooooll...." ;D[/me]Maybe yes but steel parts are heavy to ship...Send me an autocad .dxf unbended. Contour, holes and cutouts. We will see.Scale 1:1Thickness in gauge or mm or inchesFrom my point of view, i'm 50% done. The most is yet to come like soldering 200 SMD parts!! :-( Quote
SLP Posted July 26, 2008 Report Posted July 26, 2008 The most is yet to come like soldering 200 SMD parts!! :-(no problem with a good PCB and a proper soldering tip / desoldering tool Quote
asafnetzer Posted July 26, 2008 Report Posted July 26, 2008 "Tripling the cost". 3x $30 is still nothing for a case including a cut panelThinking the same, At first I thought the price refers to the panel alone. (which is still a great price)Regarding SMD parts, I really love to do surface mount soldering, well not so much the IC's ;) Quote
jamie3 Posted July 30, 2008 Report Posted July 30, 2008 my panel is going to cost around $250.maybe we can work out a deal!do you have msn? Quote
dstamand Posted July 30, 2008 Author Report Posted July 30, 2008 my panel is going to cost around $250.maybe we can work out a deal!do you have msn?Only for the front panel ??Those fuckers are mobs!!What thickness ? Steel ?Where do you live ?No MSN, sorry. I can invite you to Gmail. Quote
jamie3 Posted July 30, 2008 Report Posted July 30, 2008 Only for the front panel ??Those fuckers are mobs!!What thickness ? Steel ?Where do you live ?No MSN, sorry. I can invite you to Gmail.i designed it using front panel designer via front panel express.here is the beta layout http://www.midibox.org/forum/index.php/topic,11847.30/topicseen.htmlthe order page said it would cost $210 without shippingalumunum 3mm thicknessi live in eastern canada.gmail is jamie3@gmail.com Quote
dstamand Posted July 30, 2008 Author Report Posted July 30, 2008 alumunum 3mm thicknessi live in eastern canada.Wow, where ? i live near Montréal on the South shore (St-Hyacinthe).Aluminum cost more for sure. I need your DXF.Merci. Quote
jamie3 Posted July 30, 2008 Report Posted July 30, 2008 Wow, where ? i live near Montréal on the South shore (St-Hyacinthe).Aluminum cost more for sure. I need your DXF.Merci.i live in halifax, however i wish i lived in montreal.i really don't care if its aluminum or steel, as long as its sturdy and is cut properly and i can get in black thats all i care.. Quote
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