kingnerk Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 hi guys, 1st time poster long time lurker.I was originally going to go down the UMC32 route, but as the project grew it became clear I would need a more flexible solution ( no support for encoders yet)Anyway, I have been doing lots (and lots!) of research, and I think I have got it down to exactly what i need.I have attached a quick schematic of the ins and outs, does this look right? I need:14 pots7 encs37 buttons24 led outsSo its not the largest midibox project judging by some I have seen on here!Im going to be buying the board sets from mikes midishop, The only but im not sure about is how to know which parts go where? im quite handy with a soldering iron but dont really know anything about circuit diagrams.Does anyone know if they come with any instructions at all? im willing to learn if not. I have seen a good instruction PDF from SmashTv but the board looks a bit different for the core?Anyway, i hope you like my design, let me know if you see any problems with it. I will keep you updated with progress reportsCheersNeil*** update - new pic posted later on in the thread *** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingnerk Posted August 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 I have changed the layout slightly, but I havent updated the 3d render yet :)Also, I have gone for Midibox 64e as it has easier support for encoders. I only have 7 but i read its harder to get encoders working on a normal midibox64? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssp Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 i would go for the 64e, tis got good support for encoders, you can attach an ain board for pots and faders, or put an mf oard on for motor faders too. i would go for the mb64e though, what you can also do is get on the list for a gm5 usb midi interface, the board is tiny and its an easy solder job, just the one smt chip and you can link that to the core internally and have a usb port on the back of the case and just the psu feed coming in, so the rear will have just a usb "b" socket for midi in and out and a small psu socket.everything becomes self contained then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingnerk Posted August 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 yes USB would be useful, I will add myself to the list but get on with the build while I wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssp Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 you can put in a request in fleamarket , i do when im looking for something, put in a request for a gm5 you never know someone may have a board and chip spare, its just a mtter of getting couple of other parts then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingnerk Posted August 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 is it possible to get the GM5 as a full kit from anywhere then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nILS Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Nope.All the parts except for the gm5 chip are very common though, so it won't be a problem to source them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingnerk Posted August 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 ok no problem, i will build the main kit to get up to speed 1st!Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingnerk Posted August 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Hi, I have updated the design if anyone wants to have a look. Got all my MB parts yesterday so about to start the soldering :)Let me know your thoughts on the layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nILS Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Those buttons are awfully close to the LCD - sure that's gonna fit?Good luck with the soldering! ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingnerk Posted August 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 yeah you are right i will give it a bit more space.Im not actually sure what those are for or whether i need them or not once I have got past the testing phase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorcan Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 You might find you'll have to readjust your design once you have the parts at hand.Keep in mind for example the lcd spreads farther than the visible window Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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