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Re: [Simmons Drums] SDS7 schematics (was: Simmons SDS2000)

2005-02-24 by Paul Maddox (Mail LIsts)

Hauke,

> Well, I'm not very into programmed chips... Paul allready told me that I could
> build that Interface myself so I hope he doesn't mind that you gave me that
> hint. Paul put the schematics for download on his site so there shouldn't be a
> problem with copyright or so when building the interface myself. if so,
> please, Paul, shout at me!

Nope, you can build it if you want, I don't mind.

> The chip that I have to buy for that is already programmed, did I get that
> right? Can I buy such a chip in any good sorted electronic-shop?

You can, RS, Farnell and Digikey stock them, *BUT* they are blank, and I'm
not willing to pass out my code.

> What is taht you are writing about the "5" and "10" and "7"? Is that the
> "volume" the trigger comes out... different velocitys?

The current one the maximum voltage out (with max velocity) is 5V, the SDS-V
needs 7V to get maximum level.

Paul

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