MB6582 CS + MIDIBox SID?

[mico]

Hey everyone,

Is it possible to use the MB6582 CS with a regular MIDIBox SID kit?

Would it be a simple task or a complex task?

- mico

[Wilba]

Yes it's possible.

If using module PCBs, you would need to use two DINx4 modules and one DOUTx4 module. These would connect to the bottom edge of the MB-6582 CS PCB, except for one DOUT module "port", which is inverted on the MB-6582 base PCB (the outputs go through BC547 transistors to sink the current of one "column" of the LED/switch matrix). However, it's possible to try connecting it without the transistors and inverting the outputs in software... if you're using fairly bright LEDs, it probably won't make a difference... if the LEDs are dim, you could then add the transistors on a small piece of board or even solder them to the DOUTx4 module.

If you decide to do this, I can help you with the wiring, it's pretty simple.

[mico]

If you decide to do this, I can help you with the wiring, it's pretty simple.

Thanks for the info and offer. I'll let you know when I get there. I'm still very early on in the project:

I'm currently building my very first SID module. At this point I can still decide to order the mb6582 kit and go with that.

Thanks

- mico