Minimal control surface made of PCB?

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Hi all,

 

I have just started to dive into the MidiBox world, so . My current goal is to use maximum 2 SID chips. I have the core running already and now working on the banksticks and DIN/DOUT.

Because I have no experience yet with the Midibox, it is just not clear to me yet, what the minimum amount of knobs/switches/leds is versus the goal of quickly operating the synth and al of it's features. I guess i'm looking for a balance between a clean front, which jus the amount of dials/switches for making music.

On the front-page manual ( http://www.ucapps.de/index.html?page=midibox_sid_manual_fs.html ) there is talked about the 'Step A Surface'. 

I guess for my current needs, this would fit my needs. However, I do not find any links to a designed faceplate.

I would be more than happy with something made out of PCB (isof Schaeffer) like done in modular world today, eg: https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/lookmumnocomputer/original/2X/d/dcfa477fc85074523b9ff74d32dcfe69ee1c253f.png

 

Does anyone have any links to forum items which could help me with that? 

 

Best regards,

 

Ronald

 

 

[m00dawg]

Making a control surface the modular way is a good idea. These days being able to laser cut and 3D print things might also be options to consider. Those weren't nearly so readily available when MidiBox first started and the MBSID is one of the oldest MidiBox designs.

Speaking of modular though, Modular Addict sells the MB6582 base and CS boards. I know you mentioned only wanting 2 SIDs, but it's still something to consider. You only need to populate what you want to use and can also use things like ARMSIDs. My own MB6582 is just that, 2 6582's and 2 ARMSIDs. The wiki has the build information so while it's not a small project, it's doable. The main thing is having that full control surface already made and designed makes using the synth soooo much easier.

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On 2/4/2024 at 5:04 PM, m00dawg said:

Making a control surface the modular way is a good idea. These days being able to laser cut and 3D print things might also be options to consider. Those weren't nearly so readily available when MidiBox first started and the MBSID is one of the oldest MidiBox designs.

Speaking of modular though, Modular Addict sells the MB6582 base and CS boards. I know you mentioned only wanting 2 SIDs, but it's still something to consider. You only need to populate what you want to use and can also use things like ARMSIDs. My own MB6582 is just that, 2 6582's and 2 ARMSIDs. The wiki has the build information so while it's not a small project, it's doable. The main thing is having that full control surface already made and designed makes using the synth soooo much easier.

Hi,

 

Thanks for the feedback. Currently I am using an older type of PCB for the core and trying on getting that to work.

I did notice the Modular Addicts base boards, and these look mighty fine, but shipping costs hold me back. 2 PCB's for total of 90 dollars is a bit expensive...

Would be nice to have a European store.

 

Cheers!