Analogue-sequencer

hi,Nick...i've builded two p3 in 2008,i 've bought lots of parts at
Rapid electronics very cheap knobs,potentiometer,led tact switch (mec
or standard the £ is low .;enjoy)i used Schaeffer for the front panel
and i can send you some tips for your file; my P3 is the gold Boops
edition (pictures here);-)..i recommand you to buy a memory expansion
to Colin (perhaps the last)for the version 4 software..i will be happy
to help you if i can..Colin is always a good captain, here  .Best regards




 In analogue-sequencer@yahoogroups.com, "Colin Fraser" <colin@...> wrote:
>
>  
> > I have found some build instructions at 
> > <http://www.sequentix.com/build/old/p3-build.htm>.  Thanks 
> > for leaving these up :)  Are these the best to use?  
> 
> Best and only !
>  
> > 1) Are these build instructions pretty up to date, are there 
> > gotchas I should be aware of.
> 
> I can't remember as far back as the v1.3 boards.
> They didn't change by much though.
> 
> > 3) The software I have is probably pretty achaic, is there a 
> > way to update the part I have, if not is there still a source 
> > for this part (or is the firmware available somewhere for 
> > burning a new part?)
> 
> All the necessary update files are available for download from Yahoo
files
> or the Sequentix site.
> Might be best to leave worrying about the firmware level until you have
> built it ;-)
> 
> > 4) are there any "problem" parts that have gone out of production
> 
> The PLED displays, and the main CPU are no longer available.
> You can use an LCD. Be careful with the CPU...
> 
> > 5) I remember some discussion around getting front panels 
> > made.  Is there a file for this, for the version of the boards I have.
> 
> There are some files about, but you may need to modify to suit the
type of
> key caps you use.
> 
> > 6) which parts are best socketed?
> 
> On a one-off DIY thing, I'd socket everything.
> Aside from anything else, it makes troubleshooting much simpler.
> 
> > 8) Does anyone in the US have any recommendations about 
> > switches to use, are the Maplin switches sill available?
> 
> The Maplin switches aren't available.
> I think you can use standard tact switches with those boards, you
are spoilt
> for choice in key caps for those.
>  
> > I'm really looking forward to getting this together.  Kids 
> > seem to be a time warp, eh?
> 
> Aye.
> 
> Best regards,
> Colin Fraser
> Sequentix Music Systems Ltd
> http://www.sequentix.com
>