Drkovorkian Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Awroight, i eint really done anything like this befor, i know midi and max and stuff like that but i was wondering if it was feasable (as a first project) to mod a 4-way (power splitter thing) to be midi controlled?? Baisically so i can switch 4 things on and off from my computer, simple right? If anyone with a bit of experience could give me some advice that would be awsome.... thanks ...... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimo Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 hi and welcomei was wondering if it was feasable (as a first project) to mod a 4-way (power splitter thing) to be midi controlled??it isBaisically so i can switch 4 things on and off from my computer, simple right?errr why MIDI ?Simone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drkovorkian Posted September 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Because i want to intergrate it into part of a performance patch in max, what else do you suggest using??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screaming_Rabbit Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Yes, that's no problem.I don't know your experience with electronics and mains power, you just write you have never done something like this.I'm telling you: JUST BE CAREFUL!!! ... and let it be if you don't know exactly what you're doing. This is not just like "hot rodding" your hair dryer.Greets, Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 I've pondered something like this shortly after I saw the beer advert that showed Christmas lights flashing in time with Trans-Siberian Orchestra. I'd start with incandescent lights powered by a couple D-cells. Use DOUT outputs to trip relays to turn on the lights. But, aren't DOUT output lines pulsed? That may cause trouble with the relay. In that case, adding a latch before the relay may be helpful. Would someone who knows more about DOUT please help me out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screaming_Rabbit Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 But, aren't DOUT output lines pulsed? That may cause trouble with the relay. In that case, adding a latch before the relay may be helpful. Would someone who knows more about DOUT please help me out?... if it really is a problem, put a capacitor over it. (value: trial & error with a KO) Might be that the inertia of the relay is high enough.Greets, Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stryd_one Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 I'm telling you: JUST BE CAREFUL!!! And I'm telling you: Listen to Roger. I am sure I speak for us all here when I say that we do not want the title of "first DIY electronics community to kill a man", and I'm pretty sure you'll feel the same ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drkovorkian Posted September 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 Thanks for the pointers chaps..... I vaugley follow what your sating about the electronics.... i thought i'd vaugly follow the schematic from here http://www.doepfer.de/home_e.htm (for the MT64, make some LED's light and go from there. I'll try not to electrocute myself!!!!!!!! safe safe. al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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