--- "J. Larry Hendry" <
jlarryh@...> wrote:
OK, I know some of you are ordering PSIM-1 modules without front
> panels / jacks / controls. We intend to make Stooge panels for
these. It is our intention to provide the panel with the DB-9
connector cut out before the panel is even painted. All other holes
are round and can be either drilled by the end user or by
professional Stooge drillers ("professional Stooge" - Is that an
oxy-moron?)
I am attaching links to some proposed panels for your consideration.
This is not so much as list to pick from, but rather a collection of
panels Dave suggested, some modifications I threw together, and those
submitted by those wanting to buy the panel. The idea is to generate
discussion (off list responses to Dave and I please), about what you
would like to see in a front panel.
Here are some issues to realize and think about:
1. The LEDs are on a PCB. The spacing and arrangement is fixed.
Orientation is not. PCB is 0.5" x 2.5" with LEDs on a 0.3" center
spacing grid.
2. The DB9 is on the right side of the PCB. The PCB extends 2.5
wide from one edge of the DB9. That must be taken into account in
the panel layout.
3. Some of the panel designs feature 4 pots. These are simply CV
sources normally connected to the 4 inputs which would be
disconnected if a plug was inserted into the CV input. Of course, it
would be simple enough for those interested to build summing amps on
a separate PCB allow both panel CV and incoming CV to be summed. I
have no plans, but offer this as a DIY alternative for those
interested in having the controls on the panel. You will notice to
accomplish that task. UEG size control are needed.
An alternative to the controls on the panel, is to simply have a
separate 1U panel with standard MOTM size controls with 4 pots and 4
jacks (same layout as 800 EG). This panel would be 4 CV sources you
could use for your PSIM-1 or something else. That makes a lot of
sense since some people will want controls and others will not.
Here are the initial ideas that have been generated:
http://www.wiseguysynth.com/larry/psim/psim-1.gifhttp://www.wiseguysynth.com/larry/psim/psim-2.gifhttp://www.wiseguysynth.com/larry/psim/psim-3.gifhttp://www.wiseguysynth.com/larry/psim/psim-4.gifhttp://www.wiseguysynth.com/larry/psim/psim-5.gifhttp://www.wiseguysynth.com/larry/psim/psim-6.gifhttp://www.wiseguysynth.com/larry/psim/psim-7.gifhttp://www.wiseguysynth.com/larry/psim/psim-br.jpgSo, tell me what you think. Be sure to copy that other Stooge. :)
Larry
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