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 pots
7 encs
37 buttons
24 led outs
So 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 reports
Cheers
Neil
*** update - new pic posted later on in the thread ***
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?
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.
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.
