sid v1 in 1541 disk enclosure

MIDIbox SID
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yep

it works somehow, miraculous;

it’s quite noisy because i made the simple power supply, wanting to make sure the damned thing worked first.

even the bankstick works.

the LCD can’t stay where it is, so i’ll cut a whole in the top (i have no idea how), and i have to shorten the whole case too, it’s way too big.

but how do i affix the pcbs/lcd to the plastic? how to make screwholes? i can’t just tape them.. :slight_smile:

sounds great though !!!

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that is the most ghetto midibox in ages :slight_smile:

sounds great though !!!

Amen!

I’d probably epoxy some standoffs in there for mounting…

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Congrats pkniffer!

Finally a project where you just *know* it’s DIY :slight_smile:

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Try the wiki in regards to using JB Weld for mounting your PCB’s…

http://www.midibox.org/dokuwiki/wilba_mb_6582_control_surface_construction_guide?s=weld

You may want to invest in a cheap Dremel tool to cut holes in your enclosure…

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I think JB is meant for metal to metal …

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I think JB is meant for metal to metal …

You should have read the packet! It’s like liquid(ish) gaffer tape!

http://jbweld.net/products/jbweld.php

Virtually any combination of iron, steel, copper, aluminum, brass, bronze, pewter, porcelain, ceramic, marble, glass, PVC & ABS, concrete, fiberglass, wood, fabric, paper – just about any porous and non-porous material.

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You should have read the packet!

Oh you sent me one? It’s not here yet, but thanks! ;D

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ok a little update - the disk drive enclosure would have required some serious cutting to get it to the size i needed, so i opted for something a bit more simple:

tomorrow i got to the store to get some mounts and some epoxy? or this JB weld business? which?

and to cut the holes for the buttons, a dremel tool is better than a handdrill i suppose?

cheapest place online to get one?

thanks guys !

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tomorrow i got to the store to get some mounts and some epoxy? or this JB weld business? which?

If you have a dollar to spare, I’d get some stuff and experiment a bit. I personally love play-doh like epoxy.

and to cut the holes for the buttons, a dremel tool is better than a handdrill i suppose?

For cutting a dremel is definitely better than sth design to drill holes, yes :wink: Doesn’t even have to be real Dremel. I’m very content with my 9€ clone. The bits suck, but the machine is nice.

cheapest place online to get one?

Google ;D