OT: hardware (opensource DIY) faders that control midi cv & ic2

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Inexpensive
European source
https://modularaddict.com/16neuro

Liquidmantis

Very cool, I’ll probably grab one. Thanks!

I’m probably stating the obvious, but that’s just the panel and PCB. The Mouser BOM is another $75 US. Still, looks like a fun project for just a bit over $100.

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@Liquidmantis said:
Very cool, I’ll probably grab one. Thanks!

I’m probably stating the obvious, but that’s just the panel and PCB. The Mouser BOM is another $75 US. Still, looks like a fun project for just a bit over $100.

I know but thanks for letting everyone else know.

mrufino1

I’ll be the annoying spelling and grammar guy- it’s DIY (Do it yourself). 😉

aleyas

Would I be in way over my head with no DIY electronics or soldering experience?

I came across the original 16n a few weeks ago when searching specifically for a 16 fader controller (almost non-existant). It's literally the perfect instrument for my PolyDrone rack..

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@mrufino1 said:
I’ll be the annoying spelling and grammar guy- it’s DIY (Do it yourself). 😉

Corrected. I suffer from dyslexia and ESL when I type. (kidding)

I am a lazy native English speaker and speller. I frequently don't proof read my internet transmissions, and I have no dyslexia, which is a REAL problem for many, my fingers just type preemptively.

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@aleyas said:
Would I be in way over my head with no DIY electronics or soldering experience?

I came across the original 16n a few weeks ago when searching specifically for a 16 fader controller (almost non-existant). It's literally the perfect instrument for my PolyDrone rack..

There are several internet videos that show how to solder. Its easy enough until you get to much smaller components, or conversely really large ones that require more heat transfer than your iron can output.

1. get a reliable soldering iron. It doesn't have to be expensive. I paid $60 for my TS100 soldering iron. Just make sure that its temperature controlled (that you can tell it how hot to get in degrees). The TS100 has a more modern cartridge style soldering tip that conducts the heat better - I forget the actual name of the design.
2. tin and clean your tip
3. use solder with a resin core
4. get a variety of tips or at least two one of which is a (small) chisel tip
5. use a fan and well ventilated space because the resin and flux are whats bad.
6. the fumes are not lead vapors but you shouldn't forget to wash your hands
7. a soldering wick is your friend

Some sort of magnification can help if you are soldering small components.

auxmux

I got one from Michigan Synth Works last year. It's great. Works really well for CV and over USB Midi. Plus the new firmware can be configured using Chrome Midi.

They have an updated model available in their shop.

mrufino1

@audiblevideo said:

@mrufino1 said:
I’ll be the annoying spelling and grammar guy- it’s DIY (Do it yourself). 😉

Corrected. I suffer from dyslexia and ESL when I type. (kidding)

I am a lazy native English speaker and speller. I frequently don't proof read my internet transmissions, and I have no dyslexia, which is a REAL problem for many, my fingers just type preemptively.

Ha! I was just kidding around, a lot of people say DYI for some reason. And yes, dyslexia is a real issue for those that have it. I’m also a terrible typist and autocorrect seems to make it worse.

rs2000

@audiblevideo said:

@aleyas said:
Would I be in way over my head with no DIY electronics or soldering experience?

I came across the original 16n a few weeks ago when searching specifically for a 16 fader controller (almost non-existant). It's literally the perfect instrument for my PolyDrone rack..

There are several internet videos that show how to solder. Its easy enough until you get to much smaller components, or conversely really large ones that require more heat transfer than your iron can output.

1. get a reliable soldering iron. It doesn't have to be expensive. I paid $60 for my TS100 soldering iron. Just make sure that its temperature controlled (that you can tell it how hot to get in degrees). The TS100 has a more modern cartridge style soldering tip that conducts the heat better - I forget the actual name of the design.
2. tin and clean your tip
3. use solder with a resin core
4. get a variety of tips or at least two one of which is a (small) chisel tip
5. use a fan and well ventilated space because the resin and flux are whats bad.
6. the fumes are not lead vapors but you shouldn't forget to wash your hands
7. a soldering wick is your friend

Some sort of magnification can help if you are soldering small components.

Those original Korg NanoKontrol 9x fader boxes go for little money today, grab two of them and you have 2x4 memory banks of 18 faders. And get transport controls for free.
I wouldn't even think about powering up my soldering station for that.

rs2000

Oh, and if you're checking out second hand offers, $100 can buy you three or four of these... 😇

audiblevideo

I like the longer throw faders and non plastic. More money, but different strokes.

rs2000

@audiblevideo said:
I like the longer throw faders and non plastic. More money, but different strokes.

Then there's apparently another low cost option that would make a good start for a diy project:

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@rs2000 said:

@audiblevideo said:
I like the longer throw faders and non plastic. More money, but different strokes.

Then there's apparently another low cost option that would make a good start for a diy project:

As a base? This product and it’s 6 fader sibling use DMX (3 pin XLR)...

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@auxmux said:
I got one from Michigan Synth Works last year. It's great. Works really well for CV and over USB Midi. Plus the new firmware can be configured using Chrome Midi.

They have an updated model available in their shop.

That anodized blue is pretty...

rs2000

@audiblevideo You get faders already built into a rugged case plus an OLED display you can use for your own Arduino pleasure. Replacing the DMX electronics by your own is certainly less work than building everything yourself.