I am building a Maven

dCross · Post by **dCross** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 10:48 pm

Machinate wrote:cough up a list of parts, why doncha?

I like seeing just one button for A/B selection. Keeps it simple. Also, sliders for fx sends are very cool - I've seen an expanded version of that on this monster controller (in progress). Looks like it has some of the ideas from the Maven going on;
http://www.eufex.co.uk/controller/live% ... 0panel.jpg

integrating a computer touchpad (bottom left) is a very nice touch

jonpaul · Post by **jonpaul** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 11:45 pm

Buttons are available from www.rjselectronics.com

I have a part number of RJSPB61303BL-5. This number will differ slightly depending on colour. For obvious reasons I cannot supply the CAD of the casing.

rengel · Post by **rengel** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 5:37 am

How are we lookin jonpaul????

jonpaul · Post by **jonpaul** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 11:45 pm

PCBs have arrived and my man is building the pcb's now as we speak. Designs are done. We are buidling a cardboard mock up to piss around with layouts and then its full production. Got a neat two-ply top panal which is black and when the laser burns/etches the top layer, it reveals white. This will be used for the text/paint equivalent so it won't scratch etc. Going slow but is happening. Also, have found some slick UV LEDs which will sit in the side and make all the white text shine up sweet. Not sure whether we are gonna use 'em yet though. But don't worry chaps and chapesses- I am still plugging!!!!!

rengel · Post by **rengel** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 11:47 pm

Good stuff! Keep me posted jonpaul

Machinate · Post by **Machinate** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 11:49 pm

jonpaul wrote:PCBs have arrived and my man is building the pcb's now as we speak. Designs are done. We are buidling a cardboard mock up to piss around with layouts and then its full production. Got a neat two-ply top panal which is black and when the laser burns/etches the top layer, it reveals white. This will be used for the text/paint equivalent so it won't scratch etc. Going slow but is happening. Also, have found some slick UV LEDs which will sit in the side and make all the white text shine up sweet. Not sure whether we are gonna use 'em yet though. But don't worry chaps and chapesses- I am still plugging!!!!!

pictures or stfu

jonpaul · Post by **jonpaul** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 1:16 pm

Hmm. Well All I can say is that its almost identical to Sashas Maven but we are planning on raising the EQ/Gain section up a bit so it sits 5mm proud of mixer. This then will house the UV LEDs that will let the white text turn purple! Nice. As for pics, I will post the CAD soon as its ready for production. You welcome to pics of half built PCBs if you want

eddit · Post by **eddit** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 2:37 pm

Super excited about seeing the progress on this one!

FireForEffect · Post by **FireForEffect** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 8:09 pm

Hey just so ya know, I read an interview with AC(Sasha) recently and he said he is going to have to re design the Maven because it is not fitting his needs as he is learning Live. So..I wouldn't copy it too closely. I have taken a look at it and I don't really like it all that much aside from the groovy lights. Its not laid out all that well for Live in my opinion. Better than most controllers though and it looks well built.

jonpaul · Post by **jonpaul** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 1:26 pm

Agree totally. Thats why we are building a cardboard mock-up first. We will use that for a few weeks, learn, then re-design if needed before rolling out the CAD

Patch · Post by **Patch** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 3:27 pm

I can't wait to see the results...

elemental · Post by **elemental** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 4:51 pm

jonpaul:

where are you getting your faders from?

(or did i miss something?)

thanks[/b]

John Sweet · Post by **John Sweet** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 2:03 am

Haven't seen these mentioned before (they're expensive)-

nice big knobs: http://www.slikstik.com/detail.aspx?ID=118

and a lighted joystick: http://www.slikstik.com/detail.aspx?ID=115

jonpaul · Post by **jonpaul** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 7:31 pm

elemental wrote:jonpaul:

where are you getting your faders from?

(or did i miss something?)

thanks[/b]

Not sure. My mate got them through his company. They are just ordinary 10k fader pots. Most places like CPC, Radio Spares, Maplins etc do them

jonpaul · Post by **jonpaul** » Sun May 21, 2006 5:46 pm

Update: Sloooooooow. My mate has been moving house and stuff so its been on the backburner until now. Going round his tomorrow to do more CAD. Sorry its taking a while folks.