And what are your thoughts about why one has to really hammer the pads to get a full 127 sometimes?
Be very careful -- there's more than just four contacts under each pad. There's
also an IR emitter/receiver pair that senses velocity. The material and color
of the underside of the pads was a very important design point. They're red
under there because that was what reflected best. Put another way, if you don't
match the color and reflectivity, you might no longer have velocity sensitive
and aftertouch pads.
-Aaron
----- Original Message ----
From: bobsvitilla <bobsvitilla@...>
To: xl7@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, December 1, 2010 8:22:09 AM
Subject: [xl7] Re: Command Station Overhaul
Thanks a million, the command station users community rocks.
So, that takes care of the electronics. Now I need to hunt down proper
pads/button covers and a tech that can do the work. I will report back and let
you know how it's going.
For button covers, I am thinking a single sheet of clear molded silicone. Or
maybe a couple, one for each zone. It would also seal it up a bit and help
protect it from dust and liquids.
--- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "scodoha04" wrote:
>
> ...both or all of those might work. The exact replacement is at the previously
>mentioned site.
>
> --- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "dutchbeats" wrote:
> >
> > or this one
> > <http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=P10860\
> > -ND> ? also forgot to mention these
> > <http://ca.mouser.com/ProductDetail/E-Switch/TL1105TF160Q/?qs=YXf4ACKMM4\
> > yXTDcNlL%2f%252bWQ%3d%3d> are the proper tact switches(had to search
> > for a while to find the only post in the group to mention it). maybe we
> > can start a database about switches, encoders etc that are compatible.
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "dutchbeats" wrote:
> > >
> > > will this encoder
> > >
> > <http://ca.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Bourns/PEC12-2217F-N0024/?qs=sGAEpiM\
> > \
> > > ZZMukHu%252bjC5l7YYGBZR7kDV9/7zekKtuDXTw=> work? i too would like to
> > > know about the squishy factor btw...
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "scodoha04" douglas.harvey@ wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Here's a front panel that takes in a lot of repair. Don't know about
> > > the squishy factor....
> > > >
> > >
> > http://www.eprelectronics.com/store/html/Products/E-mu-Drum-machine~Comm\
> > \
> > > a/E-mu-Command-Stations/PCBA-front-panel-right--57.html
> > > >
> > > >
> > >; > --- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "bobsvitilla" bobsvitilla@ wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > My main encoder wheel and the cursor buttons are getting a little
> > > flakey as well as the track 14 button.
> > > > >
> > > >; > I am digging my command station enough that I think I want to give
> > > it an overhaul to increase performance. I am not worried about
> > > improving the appearance or care much if it detracts either. I want
> > my
> > > machine to work a bit smoother.
> > > > >
> > > > > Who out their has modded the Command Station? I know there were
> > > some that changed out the display. Are there parts on the market?
> > What
> > > values do replacements need to have? Anyone know a good tech on the
> > > east coast (Philly/ NYC) that could perform the surgery?
> > > > >
> > > > > I am happy with the 4x4 grid and volume pots and the key pads. I
> > > definitely want to replace the tempo button with something a little
> > > squishier so I could drum out the tempo. The main encoder wheel
> > > definitely needs to be replaced. It works fine, but is a bit jumpy.
> > > The cursor buttons and the track/trigger buttons need to be replaced.
> > > If I am doing those I might just do all "clicky" buttons.
> > > > >
> > > > > So, what's available out there? I am not super happy with the
> > > current feel, but I do not want to sacrifice too much precision
> > > (squishier but not too squishy).
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks,
> > > > > Bob
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
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