sahib
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Weldone Jeff.
Excellent stuff.
Excellent stuff.
500 series modular API style console...625CR Control Room Module Done Page 21!!
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gar381
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Very Nice my Friend 
Great piece of Engineering!!
GARY
Great piece of Engineering!!
GARY
electrisizer
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like all others i have to say: GREAT!!!! ;D
will PCBs be avaliable for the folk? is it possible to build an API console for an ordinary mortal?
will PCBs be avaliable for the folk? is it possible to build an API console for an ordinary mortal?
Thanks for the kind words everyone. I have a lot done but still have a lot to go. This section of the metal work is a milestone though. IMHO.
Yes indeed, that is the plan. I don't think I will be doing complete kits for each module but will do the important and proprietary items. That will most likely be all but some caps and R's. Still a ways down the long road yet.electrisizer said:
Ptownkid
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Good fooking baby jayzeus that is ridiculous...I absolutely love the giant API knob. You have absolutely knocked this out of the park thus far, I am awed.
mylesgm
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in darth vader voice... "Impressive"
Yes, that will be a hard knob not to hold onto all the time! 8)Ptownkid said:
mulletchuck
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lol now I see why you aren't focusing on getting the VC528s in stock any time soon! I don't remember seeing the partially assembled pics with modules on facebook, so that is awesome to see! How long will it take to get it fully built up?
Yeah, those pics are on there too. I dunno exactly how long. It's hard to say. I am literally just now starting on building out the input modules. I only have enough proto pots to complete 2 input modules right now. I need to get them approved and order more. Those little beatches have a 14 week leadtime.
mulletchuck
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hmmm, so what are you gonna do during those 14 weeks??
Oh, don't you worry. I have plenty of stuff to work on.
berkleystudios
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IS THAT REAL?!?! :'(
WE ARE NOT WORTHYYYYYYYYY!!!!!
Jeff you are seriously the man
:'(WE ARE NOT WORTHYYYYYYYYY!!!!!
Jeff you are seriously the man
usekgb
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This is the most impressive piece of DIY I've ever seen. Right down to founding an entirely new company in order to supply parts. Truly inspiring!
tonycamp
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Yikes! unreal Jeff! I really need to start my life tomrw :
okgb
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More so the overall continuing body of work , is what's really impressive
almost just another notch / milestone , .................. However
It's one of those things that APPEARS to be good , but in reality is another crack like addiction
that threatens mainstream Commercialism ................ Sorry I think the Government [ ran by big business ]
is going to shut you down , lock the doors Man !
Of course I'm only joking in my jealousy of your output , nice work ! , now should we move this to the Brewery ?
almost just another notch / milestone , .................. However
It's one of those things that APPEARS to be good , but in reality is another crack like addiction
that threatens mainstream Commercialism ................ Sorry I think the Government [ ran by big business ]
is going to shut you down , lock the doors Man !
Of course I'm only joking in my jealousy of your output , nice work ! , now should we move this to the Brewery ?
A holiday update:
And the project moves on, slow, but forward progress is being made. I have recently finalized the 625CR (control room) module. I have been working on it as time has allowed over the last few months. I think I mentioned I was at a spot with the other modules where I felt I could not continue without completing this module. That said, the PCB’s have been thru their final tweaks and Rev’s and are now 100% done.
There are a number of non-stock parts that I already have on order for the 625CR. All of the pushbutton caps (besides DIM) are a factory direct order along with the two required 5-x-interlocking switch banks. Those parts are due the first week of Feb. The center 4 independent pushbuttons are in the same order. These are very cost affordable, not C&K. The quality is still excellent.
The 2x24 Elma used for control room level has also been ordered. These have a custom lite torque setting specifically for a control room level application. The law on this dual switch is my own which I took some time and a few rev’s tweaking and fussing with until I got it just how I wanted it. You can see the level steps in the artwork pic below. The steps are highly accurate and with .02dB of the target except at the lowest 2 settings. They are better than .2dB there, which is close enough at –57dB. The Elma switches will be fully factory assembled with SMD R’s installed. They are using a custom version, .05% tolerance Susumu part that is touted as the best SMD metal film resistor made. The parts are not cheap and will street for about $150 but IMHO, they are hands down the best part that can be used for this application.
For the Elma switch, I have decided on a large 1” diameter blue anodized pointer knob. These are simply outstanding. I just love them.
I am waiting on my last quote for faceplate aluminum before ordering a production run. In the mean time, I have a small 9pc proto run that is being shipped out tomorrow for anodizing. Those will then be shipped off for silkscreen printing. I should have these 9pc back in 2-3 weeks or so.
Here is the finalized artwork for the control room module. The color theme across the console will be brushed, clear anodized aluminum. All printing will either be black or the blue as shown. Each module will have flood printed areas to highlight certain controls and whatnot. Overall, I am pretty stoked about the look.
So, now I am back to work on the input channel. I have done my first proto run and have some changes I want to make. There are a few circuit things but nothing real major. The biggest change is I have found a new line of pots I plan to use instead of the 51 series Bourns. They are the 9mm BI Tech pots. All of what I need are factory orders since no one stocks these in the configs I need. This alone will be a huge savings for each module. They are excellent long-life, conductive plastic parts and are literally a fraction of the Bourns parts.
Oh, I have also finalized, built and tested the headphone amp for the console. It is part of the right program booster PCB so I wanted to complete it before finishing the rest of the boards for the pgm boosters. It is based on Burr Brown INA137’s with BD139/BD140 output drivers. It is by far the best sounding headphone amp I have here. Distortion is very low when driving an old pair of Sony 24 Z phones. Better than most specs that I have seen. I am so happy with this that I am considering doing a standalone unit in a small clamshell enclosure. It’s a relatively inexpensive build and sonically a killer.
OK, back to the input channel’s 2nd Rev.
Happy holidays to all, Jeff
And the project moves on, slow, but forward progress is being made. I have recently finalized the 625CR (control room) module. I have been working on it as time has allowed over the last few months. I think I mentioned I was at a spot with the other modules where I felt I could not continue without completing this module. That said, the PCB’s have been thru their final tweaks and Rev’s and are now 100% done.
There are a number of non-stock parts that I already have on order for the 625CR. All of the pushbutton caps (besides DIM) are a factory direct order along with the two required 5-x-interlocking switch banks. Those parts are due the first week of Feb. The center 4 independent pushbuttons are in the same order. These are very cost affordable, not C&K. The quality is still excellent.
The 2x24 Elma used for control room level has also been ordered. These have a custom lite torque setting specifically for a control room level application. The law on this dual switch is my own which I took some time and a few rev’s tweaking and fussing with until I got it just how I wanted it. You can see the level steps in the artwork pic below. The steps are highly accurate and with .02dB of the target except at the lowest 2 settings. They are better than .2dB there, which is close enough at –57dB. The Elma switches will be fully factory assembled with SMD R’s installed. They are using a custom version, .05% tolerance Susumu part that is touted as the best SMD metal film resistor made. The parts are not cheap and will street for about $150 but IMHO, they are hands down the best part that can be used for this application.
For the Elma switch, I have decided on a large 1” diameter blue anodized pointer knob. These are simply outstanding. I just love them.
I am waiting on my last quote for faceplate aluminum before ordering a production run. In the mean time, I have a small 9pc proto run that is being shipped out tomorrow for anodizing. Those will then be shipped off for silkscreen printing. I should have these 9pc back in 2-3 weeks or so.
Here is the finalized artwork for the control room module. The color theme across the console will be brushed, clear anodized aluminum. All printing will either be black or the blue as shown. Each module will have flood printed areas to highlight certain controls and whatnot. Overall, I am pretty stoked about the look.
So, now I am back to work on the input channel. I have done my first proto run and have some changes I want to make. There are a few circuit things but nothing real major. The biggest change is I have found a new line of pots I plan to use instead of the 51 series Bourns. They are the 9mm BI Tech pots. All of what I need are factory orders since no one stocks these in the configs I need. This alone will be a huge savings for each module. They are excellent long-life, conductive plastic parts and are literally a fraction of the Bourns parts.
Oh, I have also finalized, built and tested the headphone amp for the console. It is part of the right program booster PCB so I wanted to complete it before finishing the rest of the boards for the pgm boosters. It is based on Burr Brown INA137’s with BD139/BD140 output drivers. It is by far the best sounding headphone amp I have here. Distortion is very low when driving an old pair of Sony 24 Z phones. Better than most specs that I have seen. I am so happy with this that I am considering doing a standalone unit in a small clamshell enclosure. It’s a relatively inexpensive build and sonically a killer.
OK, back to the input channel’s 2nd Rev.
Happy holidays to all, Jeff
mulletchuck
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Just curious, why aren't you using the VC528 as the input channel?
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