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| So, to build a basic MIDIbox SEQ V4, you will need: | So, to build a basic MIDIbox SEQ V4, you will need: | ||
| - | * Either a CORE_STM32F4 or a CORE_LPC17 PCB; | + | * Either a CORE_STM32F4 (with MIDI I/O board) or a CORE_LPC17 PCB; |
| * Wilba's Frontpanel PCB; | * Wilba's Frontpanel PCB; | ||
| * Two 40x2 LCD displays; | * Two 40x2 LCD displays; | ||
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| [[http://midibox-shop.com|MIDIbox-Shop.com]] is run by SmashTV (Tim), a longtime member of the MIDIbox community. PCBs for many MIDIbox projects are available there. Kits are also available for some projects, and he offers some commonly used parts for sale as well (like MIDI jacks, IDC connectors, LEDs, Encoders, etc.). MIDIbox-shop's prices are extremely reasonable - seriously, you won't beat their prices by much, if at all. Tim must be selling all this stuff at very close to cost. | [[http://midibox-shop.com|MIDIbox-Shop.com]] is run by SmashTV (Tim), a longtime member of the MIDIbox community. PCBs for many MIDIbox projects are available there. Kits are also available for some projects, and he offers some commonly used parts for sale as well (like MIDI jacks, IDC connectors, LEDs, Encoders, etc.). MIDIbox-shop's prices are extremely reasonable - seriously, you won't beat their prices by much, if at all. Tim must be selling all this stuff at very close to cost. | ||
| - | It does take some time to receive your order from MIDIbox-shop.com. Tim's busy with other things, and given the low prices in the store, I'm sure he's not raking in the cash from this venture. Place your order, and be patient. It may take anywhere from three weeks to a couple of months to get your order (but you will get it eventually.) Tim posts order/shipping status updates [[http://midibox-shop.com/status.html|here]]. | + | It usually does take some time to receive your order from MIDIbox-shop.com. Tim's busy with other things, and given the low prices in the store, I'm sure he's not raking in the cash from this venture. Place your order, and be patient. It may take anywhere from three weeks to a couple of months to get your order (but you will get it eventually.) Tim posts order/shipping status updates [[http://midibox-shop.com/status.html|here]]. |
| You'll want to buy either (a) a Core STM32F4 + MIDI_I/O Module PCB; or (b) a Core LPC17 Module PCB, as well as a SEQ_CS PCB (Wilba's Control Surface Frontpanel). You'll also probably want to get 17 rotary encoders, some IDC connectors and ribbon cable, some midi jacks, and maybe some LEDs from MIDIbox-shop. | You'll want to buy either (a) a Core STM32F4 + MIDI_I/O Module PCB; or (b) a Core LPC17 Module PCB, as well as a SEQ_CS PCB (Wilba's Control Surface Frontpanel). You'll also probably want to get 17 rotary encoders, some IDC connectors and ribbon cable, some midi jacks, and maybe some LEDs from MIDIbox-shop. | ||
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| ===Case=== | ===Case=== | ||
| - | You don't need a case. My SEQ V4 is currently just a couple of bare PCBs mounted on standoffs on a piece of plexiglass... Build costs go way down if you don't need a case. I'll probably build a case for mine once I finalize its configuration, and decide what add-on modules I want to incorporate, etc. | + | You don't need a case. My SEQ V4 is currently just a couple of bare PCBs mounted on standoffs on a piece of plexiglass... Build costs go way down if you don't need a case. I'll probably build a case for mine once I finalize its configuration, and decide what add-on modules I want to incorporate, etc. But if you want to cut your build costs, foregoing a case will really save you a lot of money. |
| If you want a case, there are many options available. If you build Wilba's Frontpanel with the switches and caps specified, there are [[http://midibox.org/forums/topic/17127-lasercut-acrylic-case-frontpanel-for-seqv4/|laser cutter templates]] that you can send off to your favourite laser cutting establishment. Sometimes there are group buys organized for [[http://www.midibox.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=seq4_aluminium_case_and_frontpanel_2014|aluminum]] or other fancy cases. Check the forums. | If you want a case, there are many options available. If you build Wilba's Frontpanel with the switches and caps specified, there are [[http://midibox.org/forums/topic/17127-lasercut-acrylic-case-frontpanel-for-seqv4/|laser cutter templates]] that you can send off to your favourite laser cutting establishment. Sometimes there are group buys organized for [[http://www.midibox.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=seq4_aluminium_case_and_frontpanel_2014|aluminum]] or other fancy cases. Check the forums. | ||
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| If you're using Wilba's Frontpanel or some custom layout, the SEQ won't work if you don't put a hardware configuration file on the SD Card that assigns the buttons and LEDs. You'll need to put this [[http://svnmios.midibox.org/filedetails.php?repname=svn.mios32&path=%2Ftrunk%2Fapps%2Fsequencers%2Fmidibox_seq_v4%2Fhwcfg%2Fwilba%2FMBSEQ_HW.V4|MBSEQ_HW.V4]] file in the root of the SD Card. If you're using a custom frontpanel, you'll have to write a custom MBSEQ_HW.V4 file, but if you look at the file linked above, you'll see it's pretty well commented. If you're building your own frontpanel, you'll probably be able to figure out the config file. | If you're using Wilba's Frontpanel or some custom layout, the SEQ won't work if you don't put a hardware configuration file on the SD Card that assigns the buttons and LEDs. You'll need to put this [[http://svnmios.midibox.org/filedetails.php?repname=svn.mios32&path=%2Ftrunk%2Fapps%2Fsequencers%2Fmidibox_seq_v4%2Fhwcfg%2Fwilba%2FMBSEQ_HW.V4|MBSEQ_HW.V4]] file in the root of the SD Card. If you're using a custom frontpanel, you'll have to write a custom MBSEQ_HW.V4 file, but if you look at the file linked above, you'll see it's pretty well commented. If you're building your own frontpanel, you'll probably be able to figure out the config file. | ||
| + | ===Flashing Firmware=== | ||
| You'll have to flash the [[http://www.ucapps.de/index.html?page=mios32_download.html|MIOS32 (MIDIbox Operating System)]] firmware to your Core. Download the latest [[http://ucapps.de/mios32_download.html|SEQ V4 firmware]]. Choose the right version for your MIDIbox Core. Unzip the firmware, and upload the project.hex file from the zip to your SEQ using [[http://ucapps.de/mios_studio.html|MIOS Studio]]. | You'll have to flash the [[http://www.ucapps.de/index.html?page=mios32_download.html|MIOS32 (MIDIbox Operating System)]] firmware to your Core. Download the latest [[http://ucapps.de/mios32_download.html|SEQ V4 firmware]]. Choose the right version for your MIDIbox Core. Unzip the firmware, and upload the project.hex file from the zip to your SEQ using [[http://ucapps.de/mios_studio.html|MIOS Studio]]. | ||
| ====Adding Modules to the Basic SEQ==== | ====Adding Modules to the Basic SEQ==== | ||
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