Anybody miss having a tape remote?

[RuudNL]

I suppose that would need a different approach.
This design emulates a keyboard.
In order to display timecode, you would need MIDI communication.
(Timecould could be read by using the HUI protocol through MIDI.)
I designed a timecode reader based on this principle. (Seconds and minutes only.)
It also switches the recording light in my studio.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0h7rS3LfZE

By the way: here is a stand alone USB powered MTC timecode reader:
https://www.bax-shop.nl/signaalverlichting/dtronics-dt-mtc-tijdcode-display

 

[PermO]

That USB MTC unit could easyly be taken out of it's box and put into the tape remote box.

I like the old school display on that unit.

 

[abbey road d enfer]

I've always wanted something like this.  Would it be possible to add midi time code?  Having min:sec and bars:beats is super useful imo.

Don't DAWs have it? Samplitude and Reaper do.

 

[RuudNL]

The only problem I see, is that it is communication TO Reaper only.
So, if you arm a track, the corresponding LED will go on. So far so good.
If you accidentally (out of habit?) unarm the track by clicking the button on the screen with your mouse, the LED will still be on.
So from now on, the LED status for that track will probably be inverted.

Or am I missing something?

 

[john12ax7]

That USB display looks interesting.  I have an old Mickie Control I sometimes use for these functions.  Maybe the guts could be repurposed.

 

[john12ax7]

Don't DAWs have it? Samplitude and Reaper do.

I'm not sure what you mean.  Yes DAWs have these functions and you can display anything on the screen.  But the purpose of this world be a dedicated remote useable away from the DAW and screen.

 

[abbey road d enfer]

I'm not sure what you mean.  Yes DAWs have these functions and you can display anything on the screen.  But the purpose of this world be a dedicated remote useable away from the DAW and screen.

I'm not sure. The USB connection suggests a short distance. According to the OP, the purpose is to provide a familiar tactile feel.

 

[Tubetec]

Cat cable conectivity could be a definate plus for distance .

As far as the other comments about ergonomics go theres no reason Madrianase's original concept cant be incorporated into a slanted desktop enclosure , the board doesnt require more that 25-30 mm depth in the 19 inch format rack , it could happily sit trolley mounted too .
Incorporating the timecode display would be a nice addition .

 

[abbey road d enfer]

Cat cable conectivity could be a definate plus for distance .

As far as the other comments about ergonomics go theres no reason Madrianase's original concept cant be incorporated into a slanted desktop enclosure ,

That's what I'm planning.

the board doesnt require more that 25-30 mm depth in the 19 inch format rack , it could happily sit trolley mounted too .

The OP sent me a picture that shows the Arduino mounted at right-angle to the front PCB, via a 3-row 41612 connector. Mounting the Arduino parallel to the front PCB requires  either mounting the Arduino on the side, thus increasing the overall length, or, as I intend to do, use 3 0.1" pitch ribbon cables.

 

[Tubetec]

Something like the item pictured below could be easily made up .

You could integrate extra timecode displays or other controls as you see fit , plenty of room for the microcontroler board on a ribbon cable in there also.

 

[abbey road d enfer]

I modified the front panel for a total imprint of 415x108mm. I expect the max depth to be about 50mm.