# Parts Questions **URL:** https://forum.midibox.org/c/parts-questions/7.md?page=3 [Latest](https://forum.midibox.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.midibox.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.midibox.org/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [Switch Operation Question](https://forum.midibox.org/t/switch-operation-question/19411)
**Author:** [@mongrol](https://forum.midibox.org/u/mongrol)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2016, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.midibox.org/t/switch-operation-question/19411 "2016-01-25T23:19:59Z")
Hi, I’m looking at push button switches for another project but I’m confused by the switch operation explanations. I’m looking for a toggle button, not momentary but I’m seeing definitions like “On off”, On (On), On(off… --- ## [TL1240 Illuminated Switch](https://forum.midibox.org/t/tl1240-illuminated-switch/19402)
**Author:** [@mongrol](https://forum.midibox.org/u/mongrol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2016, 3:16am UTC](https://forum.midibox.org/t/tl1240-illuminated-switch/19402 "2016-01-22T03:16:39Z")
Hi folks, In the Wilba BOM docs there is this sentence. Quote The TL-1240 are short (8.2mm) so they cannot be used with encoders installed but are wired correctly for the LEDs. Can someone tell me what the actuall… --- ## [Smashtv Core, LTC and DIN module dimensions](https://forum.midibox.org/t/smashtv-core-ltc-and-din-module-dimensions/16835)
**Author:** [@Fairlightiii](https://forum.midibox.org/u/Fairlightiii)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2016, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.midibox.org/t/smashtv-core-ltc-and-din-module-dimensions/16835 "2016-01-03T19:44:58Z")
Hi everybody. Is there someone which know the exact dimension between the drill holes of SmashTV core R4, LTC and DIN modules? The layouts are differents than the \*.brd of TK. I could take a rule and do it myself but … --- ## [Programming PIC16F88 chip](https://forum.midibox.org/t/programming-pic16f88-chip/19364)
**Author:** [@jbdiver](https://forum.midibox.org/u/jbdiver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2015, 1:49am UTC](https://forum.midibox.org/t/programming-pic16f88-chip/19364 "2015-12-30T01:49:29Z")
I need to program a couple PIC16F88 chips for a new quad IIc midi module. I downloaded the mbhp\_iic\_midi\_v1\_0c.zip file containing the firmware. I’m trying to use a pickit 2 programmer to write the project.hex file to th… --- ## [Cutting Fatar keybed](https://forum.midibox.org/t/cutting-fatar-keybed/19362)
**Author:** [@Shuriken](https://forum.midibox.org/u/Shuriken)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2015, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.midibox.org/t/cutting-fatar-keybed/19362 "2015-12-23T14:05:01Z")
I was wondering if anybody has any experience with cutting up a keybed? I have project in mind which (i think) requires a 37 keys keybed. Now the usual places do not seem to sell any fatar 37 keybeds anymore. So it migh… --- ## [General caps question](https://forum.midibox.org/t/general-caps-question/19349)
**Author:** [@dreamer](https://forum.midibox.org/u/dreamer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2015, 10:26am UTC](https://forum.midibox.org/t/general-caps-question/19349 "2015-12-15T10:26:41Z")
Just a general question. Which caps are best to use for MBSID projects (SMD caps not ofcourse) The lower the tolerance the better? --- ## [SD CARD Reader 3M Alternative](https://forum.midibox.org/t/sd-card-reader-3m-alternative/19275)
**Author:** [@tashikoma](https://forum.midibox.org/u/tashikoma)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2015, 4:36am UTC](https://forum.midibox.org/t/sd-card-reader-3m-alternative/19275 "2015-11-12T04:36:30Z")
for those who don’t find a sd card socket for the core stm32F4. you could use micro SD card and the ADAPTATOR will be the socket like:http://www.ucapps.de/mbhp\_sdcard.html first solder unused component legs to the adap… --- ## [Optrex LCD on STM32F4 core](https://forum.midibox.org/t/optrex-lcd-on-stm32f4-core/19282)
**Author:** [@\_FFW](https://forum.midibox.org/u/_FFW)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2015, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.midibox.org/t/optrex-lcd-on-stm32f4-core/19282 "2015-10-29T21:28:50Z")
Hi there, as the title implies i ask myself if there is anything to consider using these LCDs http://www.mouser.de/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?R=C-51850NFQJ-LW-AANvirtualkey51610000virtualkey805-51850NFQJLWAAN with the … --- ## [Blofeld and Virus C volume pots](https://forum.midibox.org/t/blofeld-and-virus-c-volume-pots/19280)
**Author:** [@Antix](https://forum.midibox.org/u/Antix)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2015, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.midibox.org/t/blofeld-and-virus-c-volume-pots/19280 "2015-10-25T18:42:49Z")
Hi, Volume potentiometer of my beloved Blofeld and Virus are going “wobbly”…I dont like this may anyone suggest to me the part number ( Mouser or RS or other supplier ) of the volume pots for Blofeld and Virus C ? Th… --- ## [SD card socktet alternative source? (SD-RSMT-2-MQ)](https://forum.midibox.org/t/sd-card-socktet-alternative-source-sd-rsmt-2-mq/19164)
**Author:** [@albin](https://forum.midibox.org/u/albin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2015, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.midibox.org/t/sd-card-socktet-alternative-source-sd-rsmt-2-mq/19164 "2015-10-20T18:19:29Z")
Hi, I’m missing 1 sd card socket (SD-RSMT-2-MQ) to complete my build. Trying to avoid the 20euro mouser shipping I’m asking here if anyone has an extra they would like to sell, or if anyone knows of an alternative so… --- ## [Switch with integrated display](https://forum.midibox.org/t/switch-with-integrated-display/19157)
**Author:** [@FantomXR](https://forum.midibox.org/u/FantomXR)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2015, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.midibox.org/t/switch-with-integrated-display/19157 "2015-09-27T23:00:52Z")
Hey! I just took a look at the great midas mixing consoles. They use switches with integrated displays, which is really fancy. After a bit of googling I found out that NKK Switches produces them. They are very expensiv… --- ## [Ethernet Module Question](https://forum.midibox.org/t/ethernet-module-question/19215)
**Author:** [@audiomobster](https://forum.midibox.org/u/audiomobster)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2015, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.midibox.org/t/ethernet-module-question/19215 "2015-09-16T20:13:39Z")
Hi folks, am I right when I guess there is no problem to connect this ENC28J60 Ethernet Module to MBHP\_CORE\_STM32F4? Regards, Uli --- ## [Oscilloscope - Which One Should I Buy?](https://forum.midibox.org/t/oscilloscope-which-one-should-i-buy/19107)
**Author:** [@Rowan](https://forum.midibox.org/u/Rowan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2015, 8:32am UTC](https://forum.midibox.org/t/oscilloscope-which-one-should-i-buy/19107 "2015-08-21T08:32:34Z")
I’m thinking about buying an oscilloscope and have absolutely no ideal where to start. I’ve got a budget of upto £300/€400. I’m looking for something that will last me a long time and I won’t feel the need to replac… --- ## [Cheap SSD1306 display](https://forum.midibox.org/t/cheap-ssd1306-display/19126)
**Author:** [@Lorcan](https://forum.midibox.org/u/Lorcan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2015, 6:52am UTC](https://forum.midibox.org/t/cheap-ssd1306-display/19126 "2015-07-08T06:52:47Z")
I just saw this https://www.olimex.com/Products/Modules/LCD/MOD-OLED-128x64/open-source-hardware It’s a 128x64 display with PCB and integrated connector for 5.5€ I haven’t ordered any myself (yet) but I thought… --- ## [Source for pitchbend / modulation wheels?](https://forum.midibox.org/t/source-for-pitchbend-modulation-wheels/19119)
**Author:** [@FantomXR](https://forum.midibox.org/u/FantomXR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2015, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.midibox.org/t/source-for-pitchbend-modulation-wheels/19119 "2015-07-03T18:48:15Z")
Hey people, I’m looking for a source for pitchwheels or modulation wheels. I know that FATAR has some and also Doepfer sells them. But I’m looking for smaller ones because the other take a lot of space in a little co… --- ## [Current and available source of Hammond B3 style controls?](https://forum.midibox.org/t/current-and-available-source-of-hammond-b3-style-controls/19096)
**Author:** [@kyleivanblake](https://forum.midibox.org/u/kyleivanblake)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2015, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.midibox.org/t/current-and-available-source-of-hammond-b3-style-controls/19096 "2015-06-17T20:42:48Z")
Looks for a source on drawbars. Does anyone know of a drawbar solution that is very similar to Hammond drawbars but can be used with MidiBox? --- ## [Searching for one (1) MB-LRE8x2CS Board](https://forum.midibox.org/t/searching-for-one-1-mb-lre8x2cs-board/19053)
**Author:** [@\_FFW](https://forum.midibox.org/u/_FFW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2015, 10:04am UTC](https://forum.midibox.org/t/searching-for-one-1-mb-lre8x2cs-board/19053 "2015-05-12T10:04:11Z")
Hey Forum, as the recent bulk order of these boards seems to have come to a halt, i am searching for !one! MB-LRE8x2CS board. It would be of great help, if anyone has one he \*might\* not need :slight\_smile: Bes… --- ## [Cheap 40x2 LCD](https://forum.midibox.org/t/cheap-40x2-lcd/19016)
**Author:** [@\_FFW](https://forum.midibox.org/u/_FFW)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2015, 10:00am UTC](https://forum.midibox.org/t/cheap-40x2-lcd/19016 "2015-05-12T10:00:52Z")
Hi Forum, i thought i´d share an acutal opportunity to get cheap 40x2 Displays. Have ordered some of them and will report back how they are. But ot looks like a good deal! http://www.ebay.de/itm/36109590177… --- ## [IST3020 LCD](https://forum.midibox.org/t/ist3020-lcd/17926)
**Author:** [@alekzander](https://forum.midibox.org/u/alekzander)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2015, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.midibox.org/t/ist3020-lcd/17926 "2015-04-08T19:47:02Z")
Does anyone have experience using an LCD with an IST3020 driver? Googling Arduino and IST3020 does not come up with any hits. The chip is used in a EastRising 4.3" COG display with 192x64 pixels in a very slim frame.… --- ## [Alps Alpha replacement for MB808](https://forum.midibox.org/t/alps-alpha-replacement-for-mb808/18964)
**Author:** [@ganchan](https://forum.midibox.org/u/ganchan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2015, 12:22pm UTC](https://forum.midibox.org/t/alps-alpha-replacement-for-mb808/18964 "2015-04-07T12:22:51Z")
Hi, i’m searching for a good source for pots replacement of MB808, i’m seeing that’s are really hard to find. Any help or unknown source is welcome. G. --- ## [Faders technology and suppliers](https://forum.midibox.org/t/faders-technology-and-suppliers/18927)
**Author:** [@dmtrs](https://forum.midibox.org/u/dmtrs)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2015, 7:22am UTC](https://forum.midibox.org/t/faders-technology-and-suppliers/18927 "2015-04-07T07:22:40Z")
Hello there, This is my first topic on this forum and feel good to be around. I am looking to start a project of a MIDI controller. The key “component” of the project would be faders and I would like to understand tech… --- ## [AOUT](https://forum.midibox.org/t/aout/18969)
**Author:** [@novski](https://forum.midibox.org/u/novski)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2015, 11:01am UTC](https://forum.midibox.org/t/aout/18969 "2015-04-05T11:01:10Z")
Hi The AOUT is sold out on midibox-shop.com Is there a update expected on that module? Best Regards Novski --- ## [3M SD Card Socket (Mouser anybody)](https://forum.midibox.org/t/3m-sd-card-socket-mouser-anybody/18977)
**Author:** [@audiomobster](https://forum.midibox.org/u/audiomobster)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2015, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.midibox.org/t/3m-sd-card-socket-mouser-anybody/18977 "2015-04-04T21:01:03Z")
Hi all, smart as I am I forgot to order 2 x “3M SD Card Socket” last time when ordering stuff from Mouser Germany :pinch: . Is anyone going to order there and could get me two of these? Regards and thanks in adva… --- ## [Partslist for Quad IIC Midi module?](https://forum.midibox.org/t/partslist-for-quad-iic-midi-module/18904)
**Author:** [@audiomobster](https://forum.midibox.org/u/audiomobster)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2015, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.midibox.org/t/partslist-for-quad-iic-midi-module/18904 "2015-03-27T19:48:02Z")
Can someone please provide me with a partslist for that? --- ## [can you recommend a solder?](https://forum.midibox.org/t/can-you-recommend-a-solder/18955)
**Author:** [@eptheca](https://forum.midibox.org/u/eptheca)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2015, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.midibox.org/t/can-you-recommend-a-solder/18955 "2015-03-19T21:45:22Z")
I have ran out of solder, and my local electronics shop has closed down. Can anyone recommend a solder suited for the typical through hole and surface mount PCB’s for MIDIbox projects? I have always used a Multicore… --- ## [Battery power supply circuit/parts advice?](https://forum.midibox.org/t/battery-power-supply-circuit-parts-advice/18870)
**Author:** [@borfo](https://forum.midibox.org/u/borfo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2015, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.midibox.org/t/battery-power-supply-circuit-parts-advice/18870 "2015-02-07T20:24:43Z")
I’m building a mobile enclosure for my SEQ, BLM and a few synths. The plan is to make something that’s portable so I can easily take a basic setup out to play places other than my living room. I’m also planning on incl… --- ## [Encoder Filter recomended](https://forum.midibox.org/t/encoder-filter-recomended/18867)
**Author:** [@novski](https://forum.midibox.org/u/novski)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2015, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.midibox.org/t/encoder-filter-recomended/18867 "2015-02-07T16:26:15Z")
Hi I tested a encoder filter that is recommended by the manufacturer and it works. but im not so sure about the consequences. I will ad a schematical drawing to show what i mean. The question is: can i use this schema… --- ## [SmashTV Core STM32F4 + MIDI\_I/O Module PCB](https://forum.midibox.org/t/smashtv-core-stm32f4-midi-i-o-module-pcb/18431)
**Author:** [@fundamental](https://forum.midibox.org/u/fundamental)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 9:21am UTC](https://forum.midibox.org/t/smashtv-core-stm32f4-midi-i-o-module-pcb/18431 "2015-01-08T09:21:47Z")
Hi all, I want to build the STM32F4 module pcb, but I’m not sure what the parts list is for what goes on the PCB. Is there a parts list anywhere for what goes on this PCB? Is there a SmashTV kit available that has … --- ## [LPC17 Board / Kit](https://forum.midibox.org/t/lpc17-board-kit/18785)
**Author:** [@Nick-ES](https://forum.midibox.org/u/Nick-ES)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.midibox.org/t/lpc17-board-kit/18785 "2015-01-03T14:17:06Z")
Hello ! I’ am building a MB909 sequencer (TR909 clone) I had a fully working Core LPC 17 mainboard that I gave to a friend of mine a year ago for testing his homemade Midi Controller. I tried to get the module … --- ## [Can Anyone Burn MIOS Bootloader For Me On to 3 x PIC?](https://forum.midibox.org/t/can-anyone-burn-mios-bootloader-for-me-on-to-3-x-pic/18784)
**Author:** [@Rowan](https://forum.midibox.org/u/Rowan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.midibox.org/t/can-anyone-burn-mios-bootloader-for-me-on-to-3-x-pic/18784 "2015-01-02T17:18:11Z")
Hi All, I’ve got 3 virgin 18F4685 PIC’s in the post that I need to burn the MISO bootloader on to. Before I go and buy a PIC programmer for a one-off job is there anyone here that is willing to burn the bootload… [Previous page](https://forum.midibox.org/c/parts-questions/7.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forum.midibox.org/c/parts-questions/7.md?page=4)