Excellent! The blue display looks great!
Maplin doesn't ship to Canada but I should be able to get a similar display here.
Thanks fireball xl27 and vout !
Cheers!
Teknik14
--- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, Chris Cronin <gushi1@...> wrote:
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> Awesome. I used one of the newer dymo labelmakers to label my patchbay. It doesn't look half as good as yours. I guess they don't make 'em like they used to!
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> I'm due to service my MTM soon so will definitely look into upgrading the display. So cool to see an SDS6 as part of your setup as well.
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> Thanks
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: "vout@..." <vout@...>
> To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Monday, 22 April 2013, 11:12
> Subject: [Simmons Drums] Re: Simmons MTM...
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> Â
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> Hi Chris,
>
> The patchbay labels are embossed, done with an old dymo labelmaker. I use it mainly as a way to patch the SDS6 triggers out to external gear, also for the main audio outs from the SDS7 and SDSV.
>
> If you can solder (or know someone who can) you should definitely upgrade the display, it's a great improvement.
>
> Cheers, vout
>
> --- In mailto:Simmons_Drums%40yahoogroups.com, Chris Cronin <gushi1@> wrote:
> >
> > Vout,
> >
> > The pics are great. Seriously considering upgrading the screen in my MTM now,
> >
> > What did you use to make the labels for your patch bay? They look like the old embossed letters but look printed?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Chris
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Mark Frost <airflamesred@>
> > To: mailto:Simmons_Drums%40yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Thursday, 18 April 2013, 9:51
> > Subject: [Simmons Drums] Re: Simmons MTM...
> >
> >
> >
> > ÃÂ
> > http://www.maplin.co.uk/supertwist-alphanumeric-lcd-modules-36389#overview
> >
> > Only one colour it seems now
> >
> > --- In mailto:Simmons_Drums%40yahoogroups.com, "WT" <waveterm@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Got a link ?
> > >
> > > WT
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Mark Frost" <airflamesred@>
> > > To: <mailto:Simmons_Drums%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 8:39 PM
> > > Subject: [Simmons Drums] Re: Simmons MTM...
> > >
> > >
> > > Excellent info - many thanks. I did purchase one a while ago and might give
> > > this another go.
> > > For those in the UK, Maplin have a replacement (same screw centres)display
> > > in a choice of 3 colours.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In mailto:Simmons_Drums%40yahoogroups.com, vout@ wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi,
> > > >
> > > > I have installed the new display and it works well, a big improvement. I
> > > > had a few small problems when fitting it so I will mention them here -
> > > >
> > > > The footprint of the new display (I used) was much smaller vertically than
> > > > the original display, so I could not use all the original mounting screws.
> > > > I decided to just mount it using the top screws only. This works ok and
> > > > the display bottom edge is resting on the lower screws so it does not move
> > > > about.
> > > >
> > > > One thing about the mounting screws - they are fitted loosely through the
> > > > front panel from the front side, but behind the stick-on panel overlay,
> > > > which holds them in place. When I was loosening and tightening the
> > > > retaining nuts on these screws, I had to apply pressure to the front panel
> > > > where the screw heads are to stop them from turning.
> > > >
> > > > When I fitted the new display and first powered it up, I realised it was
> > > > upside down! - the connections are on the top edge, on the original
> > > > display they are on the bottom edge.
> > > >
> > > > The connectors on the new display are numbered 1-16, this seems to be a
> > > > standardised connection for this type of display. You need to desolder the
> > > > ribbon cable from the original display and solder it in the same positions
> > > > on the new display (connections 1-14 in exactly the same order as the old
> > > > display) This leaves connections 15 & 16 free, which are for the led
> > > > backlight (15 is 5v and 16 is ground/0v) You can obtain these voltages
> > > > from the main pcb nearby - resistor R7 is connected accross the 5v power
> > > > rail so all you have to do is solder a wire to each side of R7 (the end of
> > > > R7 nearest to the front panel is +5v) and connect the wires to 15 and 16
> > > > on the LCD.
> > > >
> > > > If you unplug the LCD ribbon connector from the main board, make a note of
> > > > which way round it goes.
> > > >
> > > > The LCD contrast needs to be adjusted - there is a small trimmer on the
> > > > main pcb just behind the display - I had to turn it fully anticlockwise to
> > > > get an acceptable contrast - it is ok now, but could be better. The reason
> > > > for this is that the original display uses a negative voltage for contrast
> > > > adjustment, but the new one I used needs a positive voltage. I will
> > > > probably modify this so it gives the proper range of adjustment, but for
> > > > now it is usable as is.
> > > >
> > > > Hope that info is of some help if you decide to change the LCD, it is
> > > > definitely worthwhile.
> > > >
> > > > I will try and get some photos uploaded to the file section soon.
> > > >
> > > > Cheers, vout
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In mailto:Simmons_Drums%40yahoogroups.com, "teknikfourteen" <teknik14@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > How is the MTM LCD Display project coming along?
> > > > > :-)
> > > > >
> > > > > Cheers
> > > > > Teknik14
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In mailto:Simmons_Drums%40yahoogroups.com, vout@ wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Hi,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I recently bought an MTM and I am also looking to fit a backlit
> > > > > > display. The service manual shows that the display is a standard
> > > > > > HD44780 controller type - these are available everywhere for a few
> > > > > > pounds. There are a couple of things to consider - the mounting holes
> > > > > > on most current displays seem to be slightly further apart (1-2mm
> > > > > > horizontally) a bit of filing should sort that. Also you need to feed
> > > > > > 5v to the backlight - usually pins 15/16 on the display or there may
> > > > > > be a separate backlight connection. I've just ordered a cheap display
> > > > > > from ebay (ã1.50 including delivery!), we'll see how it goes.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Cheers, vout
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --- In mailto:Simmons_Drums%40yahoogroups.com, "teknikfourteen" <teknik14@>
> > > > > > wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Hi all..
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Re MTM:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I am in the process of cosmetically reconditioning a working MTM:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > 1. Does anyone know of a suitable replacement part # and source that
> > > > > > > would allow replacing the current LCD "dark" display with a new
> > > > > > > back-lit one? Some MTM's had back-lit displays, this one does not.
> > > > > > > Would the display that's available for the Portakit from a Canadian
> > > > > > > supplier be suitable?
> > > > > > > I don't have access to MTM schematics.. :-(
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > 2. Does anyone have dead MTM for sale or parts available? I'm
> > > > > > > looking for:
> > > > > > > - set of Rack Ears
> > > > > > > - front panel knob for the "Trig out" pot
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I just had the case stripped and powder coated and the unit looks
> > > > > > > fantastic except for the missing knob (bought unit from eBay in this
> > > > > > > condition).
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Cheers :-)
> > > > > > > Teknik14
> > > > > > >
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