Casio CZ/ VZ/ FZ - Pro Series

Hi Peter, it looks really useful for my ex800. 
maybe you should go over to the korgpolyex group and 
tell them about it. Mike Hawkins has an extensive 
Hawkmod for these synths, and this could be a really 
good + cheap way of getting round the new params.
would also be good on a tx81z etc. although i'm thinking 
of getting a novation controller and doing an automap 
for that(...). good to know about this, anyway, and it 
sounds like a reasonably easy install.

as for cards, i'd assumed there was some relationship 
with pcmcia. but they are all different formats? 
i already have the ra500, one will be enough for what i'll 
use the VZ for( ;) ), and then i'll do sysex dumps. haha, 
it was actually having the card still sitting around that 
made me jump for a che-eeeap! unit i saw (unmissable deal). 
other than that, big can't-be-arsed factor..
cheErz!
Dom

other things it would be good on: alesis quadraverb (and 
sr16!)

--- In CZsynth@yahoogroups.com, Ullrich Peter <peter.ullrich@...> wrote:
>
> Hi!
> 
> Regarding my datadial at http://go.to/datadial :
> 
> Yes the data dial sits in parallel with the buttons (with analog switches) and need a +5V supply, but work also with 3.3V.  In the casio Cz101 I added diodes so that I can use a simpler installation point in the circuit so that it doesn't need a complete deinstallation of the PCBs. These diodes are decoupling diodes as used in most keyboard matrixes.
> It is stable when not in use. It outputs short pulses if you turn it, otherwise it is quiet. The pulse and pause length can be set via a "safe code entry procedure". Normally you only make this once after installation and the values are stored in an onbaord eeprom in the microcontroller and will be loaded after you power the synth on. It can be used for many gadgets where you want to add a nicer input method than those crazy plus/minus buttons...
> 
> memeory cards:
> 
> I would not buy the PCMCIA cards and rewire them for the VZ synth. too much effort.
> The PCMCIA cards could be used for the EMU morpheus and maybe other synths.
> If you want to myke VZ cards then make a new PCB (with Eagle or similar tool, the freeware version would be enough) and order a double sided PCB from one of the PCB prototype services, but keep in mind to order quite thin PCBs, the standard 1.6mm would be too thick...
> 
> Ciao
> Peter
> 
> http://www.ullrich.at.tt
> 
> ________________________________________
> Von: CZsynth@yahoogroups.com [CZsynth@yahoogroups.com] im Auftrag von k9k9dog [domgoold@...]
> Gesendet: Sonntag, 11. März 2012 23:38
> An: CZsynth@yahoogroups.com
> Betreff: [CZsynth] Re: Hello - Has anyone here dismantled a CZ-101 before?
> 
> dial looks very cool. this just requires parallel
> installation + 5v supply? and it 'sleeps' when not
> in use/is stable? could be great for old drum machines
> and fx units, as well as synths. the poly/ex800 would
> be good with this... etc etc
> 
> i found some pcmcia memory cards in a bootsale,
> untouched/unused, 64k, but different connectors.
> battery backup+protect switch, panasonic.
> where the hell would you get the connector parts,
> and would it be viable to try to swap them?
> 
> 
> > You could of course clone the RA500 catrifges.You can see a photo of an opened card and the schematics here:
> > http://www.deepsonic.ch/deep/manuals/casio_ra-500_ram_card.zip
> >
> > Ciao
> > Peter
> >
> > PS: And some pictures of my opened CZ-101 on my datadial site (my self designed synth addon I also built into my CZ-101). http://go.to/datadial
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