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- | ====== Preparation ====== | ||
- | ===== Thoughts ===== | ||
- | A MIDIBox is a serious project. Thanks to the efforts of TK and a few assistants, it is easily accessible to anyone who wishes for one, but don't be fooled into thinking it's going to be a walk in the park | + | ==== Software Development==== |
- | A MIDIBox is not a cheap way out. If you're thinking "Heck, why buy one when I can build one of my own for half price?" | + | Please see the toolchain setup docs for info on the software I use: [[application_development]] |
- | Take your time. If you're in a rush, go buy a commercial offering. Do not be fooled, a MIDIBox will take at least a couple of months to build, with the exception of some of the very simple devices like the clockbox. Talk to your wife and kids about this thing, or they might wonder if you're having an affair or something ;) | + | ===== Hardware ===== |
- | Read. READ. READ!!! Read until your eyes can't take it any more. If you think you've read enough | + | //This part has moved to other sections// |
- | Use the right tool for the job. Get all the tools you need. Don' | + | You don' |
+ | ====== Lab Supplies ====== | ||
- | ===== Tools ===== | + | A few handy things to have around the lab for experimenting.... |
+ | * a complete set of resistors, | ||
+ | * breadboard PCBs to mount hardware-parts | ||
+ | * sockets with screws (eg for DIN-buttons) | ||
+ | * set of capacitors (esp. those 104's) | ||
+ | * some additional switches (like power-switches) | ||
+ | * enough cables with connectors | ||
+ | |||
- | ==== Software | + | ====== |
- | == Software Development== | + | |
- | [[stryd_one_mplab|MPLab IDE]]\\ | + | |
- | [[stryd_one_codeblocks|CodeBlocks C IDE]]\\ | + | |
- | [[stryd_one_gputils|GPUtils]]\\ | + | |
- | [[stryd_one_sdcc|SDCC]]\\ | + | |
- | [[stryd_one_activeperl|ActiveState ActivePerl]]\\ | + | |
- | [[stryd_one_ultraedit|UltraEdit32]] - Not a freebie, but worth the money IMO, and I don't say that often.\\ | + | |
- | == Hardware Development == | + | A MIDIBox is a serious project. Thanks to the efforts of TK and a few assistants, it is accessible to anyone who wishes for one, but don't be fooled into thinking it's going to be a walk in the park. |
- | [[stryd_one_eagle|Eagle Layout Editor]]\\ | + | |
- | [[stryd_one_eagle3d|Eagle 3D]]\\ | + | |
- | [[stryd_one_povray|POV-Ray]]\\ | + | |
- | [[stryd_one_schaeffer_fpd|Schaeffer Front Panel Designer]]\\ | + | |
- | == MIDIBox Control == | + | The forum is not school. It is not warranty. It is not tech support. It is a place where you can find a bunch of people just like you. It is a place where everyone should help everyone else as much as possible. If you have a question, ask it! Don't worry if your response is not forthoming in a short time, be patient, help will come along. If someone on the forum says to 'go and read ucapps.de' |
- | [[stryd_one_jre|Sun Java RE]]\\ | + | |
- | [[stryd_one_jsynthlib|JSynthLib]]\\ | + | |
- | [[stryd_one_mios_studio|MIOS Studio]]\\ | + | |
- | == Misc == | + | A MIDIBox is not a cheap way out. If you're thinking "Heck, why buy one when I can build one of my own for half price?" |
- | [[stryd_one_acrobat|Adobe Acrobat Reader]]\\ | + | |
- | [[stryd_one_pdfcreator|PDF Creator]]\\ | + | |
- | [[stryd_one_msie|Microsoft Internet Explorer]]\\ | + | |
- | == WIKI == | + | Take your time. If you're in a rush, go buy a commercial offering. Do not be fooled, a MIDIBox will take at least a couple |
- | + | ||
- | [[stryd_one_msoffice|Microsoft Office]]\\ | + | |
- | * [[stryd_one_word2doku|MSWord to DokuWiki Converter]]\\ | + | |
- | + | ||
- | + | ||
- | Still looking for a simple freeware/ | + | |
- | + | ||
- | ==== Hardware ==== | + | |
- | + | ||
- | === Safety === | + | |
- | + | ||
- | * Workbench - Protect your house, have a proper work area | + | |
- | * Safety Glasses - Protect your sense of sight | + | |
- | * Ear plugs/Ear Muffs - Protect your sense of hearing | + | |
- | * Face mask - Protect your lungs | + | |
- | * Fire Extinguisher - Don't let your soldering iron start a fire you can't put out | + | |
- | * Fire Blanket - As above | + | |
- | * Storage Unit - Put your tools and components somewhere safe | + | |
- | * Small Plastic Cup - Somewhere to put things temporarily. Don't leave your kit lying around. | + | |
- | * Soldering Smoke Absorber/ | + | |
- | + | ||
- | === Soldering === | + | |
- | + | ||
- | * Soldering Iron - Temperature controlled | + | |
- | * Soldering Iron Stand - Put it where it belongs | + | |
- | * Soldering Iron Tip Cleaner - Take care of your tools | + | |
- | * Solder - Good quality solder for good quality joints, 63/37 Eutectic | + | |
- | * Tinning Block - for taking care of soldering iron tips | + | |
- | * PCB Holders - Make soldering easier and cleaner | + | |
- | * Desoldering Braid - For removing chips from inferior boards, to insert in you MBHP ;) | + | |
- | * Desoldering Pump - As above | + | |
- | * Breadboard - Prototyping | + | |
- | + | ||
- | === Electronics === | + | |
- | + | ||
- | * Multimeter - For testing circuitry. RS232 connected Autoranging DMM | + | |
- | * Oscilloscope - For testing signals. Dual trace | + | |
- | * Power Supply - Regulated lab power supply | + | |
- | * Digital Camera - For taking snaps to share with other MIDIBoxers | + | |
- | * Mini Torch - Let there be light. A AA Cell MagLight in your mouth means you get perfect light | + | |
- | + | ||
- | === Drilling === | + | |
- | + | ||
- | * Rotary Tool | + | |
- | * Drill Press - For accurate drilling | + | |
- | * Drill bit set | + | |
- | * Router bit set | + | |
- | * Nibbling tool - for making odd shaped holes (Careful! These can be savage) | + | |
- | * Reamer - for making odd shaped holes | + | |
- | * Center punch - For marking | + | |
- | + | ||
- | === Abrasive/ | + | |
- | + | ||
- | * File Set - Flat, round, half round, rasp and needle | + | |
- | * Hacksaw - For cutting solid objects | + | |
- | * Spare Hacksaw Blades - For use by hand | + | |
- | * Coping Saw - For cutting holes in cases | + | |
- | * Razor Knife - Stanley/ | + | |
- | + | ||
- | === Measurement === | + | |
- | + | ||
- | * Flexible Steel Ruler with Cork backing - From Arts stores. An excellent idea that I stole ;) | + | |
- | * Calipers - For measuring drill bits, shaft diameters, and hole diameters | + | |
- | * Clamps/ | + | |
- | + | ||
- | === Trimming and Fastening === | + | |
- | + | ||
- | * Wire Strippers - For stripping insulation from cabling | + | |
- | * Pliers Set - Various Sizes and types | + | |
- | * Side Cutters - For trimming componenet leads | + | |
- | * Screwdriver Set - Various sizes | + | |
- | * Spanner Set - Various sizes, including shifter spanners | + | |
- | * Socket Set - Various sizes | + | |
- | * IC Puller - Little tool for pulling IC's from sockets | + | |
- | * IC Placer - Little tool for putting IC's in sockets, spreads even pressure over all the pins. | + | |
- | * Claw - One of those little pens with a three-fingered claw for grabbing loose bits from where fingers can't reach | + | |
- | + | ||
- | === Accessories === | + | |
- | + | ||
- | * Mirror - Little mirror on a telescopic shaft for peeking where your eyes can't reach | + | |
- | * Compressed Air Can - For cleaning stuff by blasting off dust | + | |
- | * PC/Mac - For surfing ucapps.de, the forum, this wiki, etc, for printing stuff, for talking to the DMM | + | |
- | * Printer - For everything from doco to PCB screens... | + | |
+ | Read. READ. READ!!! Read until your eyes can't take it any more. If you think you've read enough to get started, go and read it again. Seriously, information is imperative. I personally spend around 2 hours every day (at least - it's not unusual for me to spend over 20 hours in a weekend) reading and learning about the electronics involved - but I do this for fun, not the end result. | ||
+ | Use the right tool for the job. Get all the tools you need. Don't be a cheapskate, get what you need. This doesn' | ||
- | Please note that I haven' | + | Be safe. Don' |
- | Thanks to these websites for saving me having to think about this: | + | \\ |
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+ | //Thanks to these websites for saving me having to think about this:// | ||
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- | There are more, but that about covers it :) | + | //There are more, but that about covers it :)// |
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