Dave
I certainly hope you are wrong! The PISM was a great idea, but unless
Brice decides to release the next batch as PCB + Programmed CPU +
Parts List, this list is the only chance I have of getting anything
like it. Brice may be a nice guy, but at this point I would not order
a complete module from him.
I'm sure that those working on the designs are still working (right?)
on them, but it is a labor of love and time with no actual payback
except for a "Thanks for a job well done" from the DIY community.
If I can get 2 or 3 PCB's to build the full module, and either an MOTM
or Synthesizers.com panel from the re-starting Stooge's or
Bridechamber, then I'll find the money to order the pcb's and panel,
and then start getting the parts to populate the system. If it takes
a year or so to get everything and build it, so be it.
Larry T.
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ComputerVoltageSources@yahoogroups.com, "djbrow54" <davebr@...>
wrote:
>
> First, let me compliment you on your insanium project. I have done a
> bit with the speakjet but nowhere near your effort.
>
> I doubt that your request will get much of a response which is an
> indication that this project is dead. I think that it is a great
> concept but that the potential user community is too small for a
> project to emerge. There just aren't enough experienced volunteers
> with time and energy.
>
> John and I did a display board which is currently useful only to PSIM
> users since the CVS does not exist. I have learned that early
> expressed interest really means "maybe and ask me again later when you
> have it" and later turns into "not right now I'm too busy / broke /
> whatever".
>
> I think this project is too complex and too costly for the DIY
> community. Obviously the project could be simplified, but with some of
> the ideas that were proposed about 0 to +10V and +/-5V inputs with
> offsets, two banks of potentiometers, etc. it translates into well
> over 50 wires to a front panel and a BOM well over $400 in cost. The
> only practical implementation for the DIY community would be to do
> multiple PCBs - one for the processor and another for front panel
> mounted jacks, switches, leds, and controls. This represents a
> significant investment in both time and prototype costs.
>
> There are also multiple formats so there will never be enough volume
> to justify the cost of develping the PCB and panel. There are just
> too many formats for anyone to do a design with enough resulting
> volume to make it worthwhile.
>
> This forum has really turned into a support group for the few PSIM
> owners that are active with their modules and general questions about
> using processors for voltage control.
>
> Anyone care to disagree?
>
> Dave