2005-08-15 by synthmodules
If anyone else who ordered a PSIM-1 has moved (changed address)... PLEASE send me an email off-list to confirm I have your current shipping address. Thanks! - Brice --- In SynthModules@yahoogroups.com, "Brice D. Hornback" wrote: > Hello everyone. Okay, I've began printing postage
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2005-08-14 by Brice D. Hornback
Hello everyone. Okay, I've began printing postage labels and getting the modules ready to ship. Partials will begin shipping tomorrow and the complete modules following shortly. IMPORTANT: I have received numerous emails from people who have claimed to have sent money to someone
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2005-08-14 by Brice D. Hornback
Don't be alarmed. Those who ordered the "partials" will be receiving shipping confirmations starting Monday. "Complete" modules will follow shortly. More updates later... - Brice ----- Original Message ----- From: "vtl5c3" To: Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 11:12 AM Subject: [Sy
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2005-08-14 by mrboningen
--- In SynthModules@yahoogroups.com, "vtl5c3" wrote: > Has anyone gotten their PSIM yet? How much longer do we have to wait? The fact that no > one is reporting that they've received theirs is alarming. > > Romeo hey romeo, still waiting for mine, eighteen months after payment...
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2005-08-13 by vtl5c3
Has anyone gotten their PSIM yet? How much longer do we have to wait? The fact that no one is reporting that they've received theirs is alarming. Romeo
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2005-08-08 by Larry Hendry
Seems a shame since we are apparently so close. Brice, how about an update. If you have shipped mine, I have not been home for 10 days, so it will be at the PO. I did offer to come pick it up BTW. Larry Mike, is this gone yet? I am interested. Larry Hendry --- hciassociates wrote
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2005-08-06 by Dennis Verschoor
Hi Mike. I wanna bu your psim and pay the same price as you paid. Let me know and do you accept paypal? Regards, Dennis On 8/1/05, hciassociates wrote: > Hi all, > > I have a paid-for PSIM-1 in the queue, and would like to sell it. > Buyer can verify my pre-paid standing with Bri
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2005-08-02 by Andy
Hi Brice I just wanted to know what the new shipping stsus is of the PSIM's. Have all of the completed units been shiped yet and if not what is their status? Thank you in advance. Eagerly waiting, Andy
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2005-07-31 by hciassociates
Hi all, I have a paid-for PSIM-1 in the queue, and would like to sell it. Buyer can verify my pre-paid standing with Brice prior to paying me. Best offer. Thanks, Mike
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2005-07-30 by djbrow54
Been a little quiet here lately. I just finished a self-powered MIDI processor http://modularsynthesis.com/processor/processor.htm. I was testing it on a number of MIDI devices and to my surprise it wouldn't work on the PSIM MIDI output. In looking at the signals on an oscillosco
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2005-07-18 by Andrew Scheidler
Yeah, happy 13th Bryce! We're a month away from 10 ourselves... All of you waiting for your PSIMs, I hope you have lots of "sick days" saved up at work. Might want to start coughing now so nobody suspects... ;D Andrew >>> hendrysr@yahoo.com 07/18/05 1:12 PM >>> --- synthmodules w
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2005-07-18 by Larry Hendry
--- synthmodules wrote: > I'm off work today, but since it's my anniversary (13 wonderful > years!), I promised my wife I wouldn't work on them today. Congratulations on your anniversary. I suspect your wife will be happy to have your spare time back (whatever there is of it) whe
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2005-07-18 by synthmodules
Karl, It looks like you've been doing some research. The Tiny-Tornado was a low power multi-band capable Amateur Radio transceiver I designed shortly after founding the QRPp-I Amateur Radio Club during 2001. A total of 207 complete kits and hundreds more bare PCB's were shipped t
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2005-07-15 by djbrow54
Based on a conversation with Brice, I started experimenting with the s_out pin. Adding a 4k7 resistor between pins 2 and 5 of a 9 pin D-sub connector provides another output that I now use to drive my lcd display module. The RS-232 driver on the AtomPro 'steals' -12V from serial-
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2005-07-07 by kheck73@aol.com
In a message dated 6/9/2005 9:48:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, synthmodules@synthmodules.com writes: PSIM-1 SHIPPING UPDATE: As far as an update on shipping goes... all that remains is soldering... Hopefully, I'll finish up the modules this Sunday and start packing them. Take ca
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2005-07-02 by djbrow54
--- In SynthModules@yahoogroups.com, "djbrow54" wrote: Finished my LCD module today. Took just a handful of parts and ~550 lines of code. Photos at http://modularsynthesis.com/display/display.htm
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2005-07-01 by djbrow54
Would be happy to work on these - both hardware and software. I'm just about finished building my display hardware so I'll have some time. Send me an email off list and we can discuss. Dave --- In SynthModules@yahoogroups.com, "Brice D. Hornback" wrote: > I have 150 brand new 8x2
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2005-06-29 by Larry Hendry
--- "Brice D. Hornback" wrote: > I'm still making a lot of progress on the PSIM-1's and *will* be > shipping the partials beginning this weekend! Thanks for the update Brice. > ----- Original Message ----- > davebr@earthlink.net 06/27/05 11:08 PM > After playing with the VFD disp
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2005-06-29 by Brice D. Hornback
I have 150 brand new 8x2 serial backlit LCD display units that I have planned for use in an upcoming addition to the PSIM-1 lineup. I know that's not a lot of characters, but it takes up very little panel space and would still be very useful. I haven't had time to work on program
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2005-06-28 by Andrew Scheidler
I think this would be extremely useful as a programming aide... I am always using the HIGH/LOW LED commands to indicate what's going on in the program, to give me some insight into whether a variable is going out of range, etc. I've written some programs (as have others) that are
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2005-06-28 by djbrow54
After playing with the VFD display on my PSIM I decided I did need a display on my synth. Mounting it as a module is impractical since it takes width and you really need to be able to see it so I mounted it in a small portable enclosure. I power it with +5 volts and can drive it
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2005-06-22 by Larry Hendry
None here yet. Larry H --- phdinfunk wrote: > have all the PSIMs been shipped out yet? > > I ordered two and have sold them and want to ship them to the > people > who own them. > > I was told they'd be shipped together. One of them was one of the > last > four or so sold (in the
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2005-06-21 by phdinfunk
have all the PSIMs been shipped out yet? I ordered two and have sold them and want to ship them to the people who own them. I was told they'd be shipped together. One of them was one of the last four or so sold (in the 'final group'). I emailed Brice a couple of times for infoz a
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2005-06-17 by Andrew Scheidler
I just added a Dual Quantizer to my PSIM page. A little different than a standard quantizer :) http://www.ph.k12.in.us/~drew/noise/psim/ PSimiAn Drew
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2005-06-13 by ilanode
A kit would be great! Regards, Ingo --- In SynthModules@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Zacherl (aka TonTaub) " wrote: > Hi Brice, > > Brice D. Hornback wrote: > > Also, I have not > > completely given up on the idea of a kit (IF there is enough interest)... as > > this current version
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2005-06-11 by Wheaton, Simon
I would be interested in a couple of kits. Simon Canberra AUSTRALIA -----Original Message----- From: SynthModules@yahoogroups.com [mailto:SynthModules@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Brice D. Hornback Sent: Friday, 10 June 2005 11:43 AM To: SynthModules@yahoogroups.com Cc: wny_synt
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2005-06-10 by Dennis Verschoor
Yeah i would love to see a kit to. Or just a new batch. Regards. Dennis On 6/10/05, Larry T. wrote: > I'm in on this one! A partial kit with the PCB and any hard-to-find > parts + the microprocessor would be great. I'm an MOTM/Synth.com > person overall so I would get a panel fro
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2005-06-10 by Larry T.
I'm in on this one! A partial kit with the PCB and any hard-to-find parts + the microprocessor would be great. I'm an MOTM/Synth.com person overall so I would get a panel from Stooge Larry! All 1/4" jacks for me thanks. Brice, maybe you could work something out with someone like
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2005-06-10 by Michael Zacherl (aka TonTaub)
Hi Brice, Brice D. Hornback wrote: > Also, I have not > completely given up on the idea of a kit (IF there is enough interest)... as > this current version was designed as a kit in the first place (which in one > reason they have taken so long to get built). I'd like to express m
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2005-06-10 by Doug Wellington
On 6/9/05, Brice D. Hornback wrote: > Once I complete this run I'm going to take a little break and figure out > what's next. [SNIP] Brice, Did you get Stan's email? Please let me know... Thanks, -Doug
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2005-06-10 by Brice D. Hornback
Once I complete this run I'm going to take a little break and figure out what's next. I do know I'll be doing at least two runs of three "prototype" PSIM-1 modules to try some new layout features to improve production times... so there may be a chance to get one then. Also, I hav
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2005-06-09 by wny_synth
No, it doesn't help much, but thanks for the reply. It seems its all in the timing. I didn't discover the PSIM until it was too late to buy one. BTW, the tediousness of the assembly wouldn't cause me to shy away. I build complex electronics all the time. Does anyone know when Bri
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2005-06-03 by djbrow54
Just interfaced a 2x20 5x7 dot matrix vacuum fluorescent display module to my PSIM. Now to write that MIDI monitor program ... Image "VFD display" in the photos section in the "DJB PSIM-1(MOTM format)" folder. Dave
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2005-05-30 by john mahoney
Yes, Bruce has considered the idea of selling PSIM kits. He's dismissed it for various reasons. Some aspects of the PSIM-1 design make it tedious to assemble. Brice has said that he would like to develop an easier-to-build version before producing any more. He also wants to devel
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2005-05-29 by wny_synth
Brice, I posted a previous message but it didn't seem to make it. I have only been reading this group for a short time but the capabilities of the PSIM look fairly impresive. I see from your web site that the PSIM is not available at this time. I also see from reading this group
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2005-05-29 by Woody Wall
Since there will soon be a lot more PSIMs in the world, I thought I'd add a little code to the mix. genetic-sequencer.bas is a dual gate and voltage sequencer with voltage control over the probability of mutation and degree of mutation. Sequence length can vary between one and si
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2005-05-29 by Michael Ford
When I recieve mine this will be one of the first things I try. Both with a powerbook and mac mini. On May 28, 2005, at 11:21 PM, pH wrote: > On 9/19/04 1:56 PM, "(i think you can figure that out)" > wrote: > > >> Anyone tried using Virtual PC on a Mac with a USB to Serial >> ada
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2005-05-29 by pH
On 9/19/04 1:56 PM, "(i think you can figure that out)" wrote: > Anyone tried using Virtual PC on a Mac with a USB to Serial > adaptor cable? *bump* anyone? seems like it *should* work. ? best, phil
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2005-05-28 by wny_synth
Brice, Have you taken all the orders for PSIMs for now? I notice the Web site says "Sold Out." I realize there is a fair amount of work for you in building these. Have you considered a Kit form or seeling the PCB and firmware as a kit? Do you intend to have another production run
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2005-05-28 by Brice D. Hornback
Thanks for the info! I've added it to the FAQ page. You've done some AWESOME work on the MIDI applications for the PSIM-1. I can't wait until I have some time to really sit down and work with it. THANKS!!! Your efforts are VERY much appreciated! Also, I'm still making progress on
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2005-05-19 by djbrow54
Here's some data for the PSIM FAQ. 1: I've spent some time with a MIDI analyzer looking at the data on power up. The PSIM would almost always send one erroneous byte on power up. I have found that this is caused by setting the MIDI-out pin to an output. Instead I initialize it to
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2005-05-15 by djbrow54
I just wrote a quick midi translator for my PSIM that takes my keyboard and bass pedal midi data stream and transposes it based on the setting of the pitch bend wheel. If the pitch bend goes negative, it sets the mode to normal. If the pitch bend goes positive, it reverses the mi
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2005-05-15 by djbrow54
--- In SynthModules@yahoogroups.com, "djbrow54" wrote: I spent some time on the phone with technical support at BasicMicro. They were quite helpful and put me on the track of using some of their serial commands which now work correctly in the latest version. I have updated my PSI
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2005-05-14 by Larry Hendry
Brice, Thanks for the updates. The communication is the part we have all been looking for. What great news that the PSIMs are getting so close to ready to ship. I know that will be a great load off your plate. Larry __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!
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2005-05-13 by Dennis Verschoor
Nice to read and great work! I hope i'll be able to order a psim in the near future. Regards, Dennis On 5/13/05, synthmodules wrote: > Andrew, > > I can't wait to see your latest programs. Your previous efforts have > been incredible. Do you have any MP3's of completed works we c
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2005-05-13 by synthmodules
Andrew, I can't wait to see your latest programs. Your previous efforts have been incredible. Do you have any MP3's of completed works we can listen to yet? As far as the PSIM-1's go, I miscounted before. There are a total of 24 "In The Wild", plus 2 that were completed months ag
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2005-05-12 by Russell Brower
Thank you for the update, Brice!!!!!!! Best, -Russell On 5/12/05 2:07 AM, "SynthModules@yahoogroups.com" wrote: > > There are 2 messages in this issue. > > Topics in this digest: > > 1. PSIM-1 Status Update > From: "synthmodules" > 2. Re: PSIM-1 Status Update > From: "Scott E." >
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2005-05-12 by Andrew Scheidler
Hey Brice - Good to hear that things are going well! There will be a lot of *really happy* people soon :) I'll try to get a few of my newer programs cleaned up and nice-looking, then post them for Psimian Consumption. So how many PSIMs are on the planet now? And how many are in t
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2005-05-12 by synthmodules
Just a quick update... I met my goals for yesterday. ALL the remaining PSIM-1 boards are fully populated. I'm on track for soldering on Sunday. :) More later... - Brice http://www.SynthModules.com
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2005-05-11 by Scott E.
Thanks for the update, Brice. Glad to hear your schedule has lightened up. Overwork is not a good thing for anyone. Regards, Scott =========================================================== synthmodules wrote: > Well folks... I'm making progress like crazy now! Things at work ha
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