dstamand Posted July 25, 2008 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 :
asafnetzer Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 Very nice work,18mm, I guess it's all surface mount parts then ? would love to see it done.
dstamand Posted July 25, 2008 Author 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.
stryd_one Posted July 25, 2008 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?
dstamand Posted July 25, 2008 Author 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
dstamand Posted July 25, 2008 Author 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
dstamand Posted July 25, 2008 Author 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!
asafnetzer Posted July 25, 2008 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 ;)
dstamand Posted July 25, 2008 Author 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.
dstamand Posted July 26, 2008 Author Posted July 26, 2008 I'm adding another DIY project to this one. A Midibox Seq and + matrix extension!Pics are next.
nILS Posted July 26, 2008 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]
dstamand Posted July 26, 2008 Author 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!! :-(
SLP Posted July 26, 2008 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
asafnetzer Posted July 26, 2008 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 ;)
jamie3 Posted July 30, 2008 Posted July 30, 2008 my panel is going to cost around $250.maybe we can work out a deal!do you have msn?
dstamand Posted July 30, 2008 Author 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.
jamie3 Posted July 30, 2008 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
dstamand Posted July 30, 2008 Author 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.
jamie3 Posted July 30, 2008 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..
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