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Re: Dtxpander

2006-02-16 by ostin67

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "ostin67" <phil@...> wrote:
>
> --- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "Keith" <keith1200rs@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> > 
> > I have finally got round to making a PCB for the "DTXpander".  
For
> > those who don't know what it is, it allows you to interface two 
> piezos
> > to a module which really wants one piezo plus a rim switch.  I
> > originally made it to make use of the unused dual inputs on the
> > DTXpress to increase the number of pads, but it seems it is also
> > useful for DIY edrums where it is more common to use two piezos 
> rather
> > than a piezo and FSR.  Also, to interface some of the Pintech 
> drums to
> > the DTXpress requires such a signal conversion.
> > 
> > I have already posted the circuit so people can make their own
> > interface, but I know some people have had problems which 
generally
> > seem to be because not everyone is used to building electronic
> > circuits.  If someone wants one building, I will make one for 
them 
> for
> > £25 including VAT & delivery.  I would not expect that to be an
> > economical price for the USA, but unless there is the demand I 
> won't
> > be getting them made in China by the thousand :-(  If anyone in 
> the UK
> > (or Europe) wants one then email me.  I have had 8 bare PCBs 
made, 
> one
> > of which I will use for myself.  The circuit is exactly the same 
as
> > the one I posted.  There is a hole in the case lid so you can 
> adjust
> > the potentiometer, and a jumper inside to bypass one of the 
diodes.
> > 
> > Sorry if this appears to be blatant advertising, but I am not 
> going to
> > be making any money from this - just covering the costs of parts 
> for
> > the unit, and hopefully the cost of the parts I have bought
> > experimenting with the various versions over the last 18 months.
> > 
> > Keith.
> >
> Hi,
> 
> re: this posting can I email you.I have tried but it appears your 
> email is not working !!
>
Thanks I will try now to email you with query !

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