SynthModules

We need to set up a new site where we can take the discussion of new computer voltage 
sources based on the Basic Atom Pro. They will be backward code compatible with this 
design, but with improved I/O.

When I designed the software architecture, I made sure to keep the I/O routines modular, 
so upgrading analog I/O only requires rewriting the LOADALLDACS and ADCIN 
subroutines. The buffer variables remain the same.

I expect to see a new PC board which will use the Basic Atom Pro 28 pin version. The 
board will include the MIDI interface, DIN interface, 1 volt per octave calibrated INPUTS and 
outputs with voltage multiplexors to expand the number of I/O channels.

All of the drawings Brice did will be replaced by new drawings so they can be published 
publicly. A new faceplate layout will be needed, since the new board will support so many 
new features. The name will be changed to be polite to Brice.

I expect all of this to be in the public domain properly this time. Wiard will not be involved 
in manufacturing or distribution. This will probably be a group effort of the SynthDIY guys.

There is no intention of violating the copyrights Brice holds on the faceplate artwork, 
schematic drawing, PC board layout or the name PSIM. Brice is free to continue to make 
and sell the PSIM under our original public domain agreement.

--- In SynthModules@yahoogroups.com, "rdrake" <rdrake@...> wrote:
>
> Brice,
> 
> I am in the process of setting up a site where users of your product can discuss and 
share code.  To avoid some of the current issues regarding ownership and licensing, I 
propose that the actual authors of the individual programs post their own code, and will 
leave it to their discretion what licensing restrictions (if any) they wish to include.  
> 
> This site is not intended to compete with the resources you have set up, nor is an attack 
on you personally.  I'm trying to constructivly address a couple of the issues (code 
ownership, availability & licensing) we've been discussing.  Perhaps by alleviating the 
burden of "managing" PSIM programming code, you'll have more time to devote to 
fulfilling your hardware committments.  I hope that you'll choose to contribute your own 
PSIM code to the site when you have time (licensed as you see fit), but obviously that will 
be your choice.
> 
> If you have any concerns regarding this project (potential infringement, etc.), please let 
me know in the next couple of days so that I can address them.  Best of luck with all.
> 
> regards
> Bob Drake
> rdrake@... 
> 
> 
> >
> >Message: 19	    
> >   Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2006 08:09:07 -0000
> >   From: "synthmodules"
> ><synthmodules@...>
> >Subject: SynthModules PSIM-1 Programs - PUBLIC
> >DOMAIN
> >
> >Gary makes a good point.  My intentions were good
> >and I was trying to
> >make it in the best interest of the community
> >(although it seems that
> >was misunderstood).  Anyway, I am in the process of
> >changing the
> >headers on all the code to reflect ALL PSIM-1 code
> >is PUBLIC DOMAIN.  
> >
> >Please note, the code many of you were seeing that
> >was still on the
> >Web site (although the link didn't work on purpose,
> >some managed to
> >find old code sitting around from last year with a
> >very early form of
> >the GPL header inserted as a test) is NOT the code
> >that was supposed
> >to be seen or used.  It has been removed so there
> >will be no further
> >confusion until I can get all the programs fixed
> >with the PUBLIC
> >DOMAIN header.  Also, my wording in the header may
> >have been
> >confusing.  I was in no way trying to imply the
> >CODE was my
> >intellectual property.  I did design the PSIM-1
> >(and yes, as you all
> >know Grant did help some, but he did not design
> >it).  I think I still
> >deserve credit for the idea and design and would
> >like something in the
> >header that states it.  Is that so wrong?  If not,
> >any suggestions as
> >to the wording so no one gets upset?
> >
> >- Brice
> >http://www.SynthModules.com 
> >
> >
>