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wilba_mb_6582_control_surface_construction_guide [2009/10/17 14:31]
Kyo
wilba_mb_6582_control_surface_construction_guide [2020/12/15 15:13] (current)
m00dawg Added link to JST cabling method
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 hold together with four clamps hold together with four clamps
  
-make sure thinks ​are aligned perfectly (check switches on panel)+make sure things ​are aligned perfectly (check switches on panel)
  
 JB-Weld the screws in the corners to the panel (use nut to hold it in place) JB-Weld the screws in the corners to the panel (use nut to hold it in place)
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 **SOLDERING RIBBON CABLE BETWEEN BASE AND CS PCBS** **SOLDERING RIBBON CABLE BETWEEN BASE AND CS PCBS**
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 +**Note** There is a potentially better method mentioned on the forums ([[http://​midibox.org/​forums/​topic/​21498-connecting-mb-6582-pcbs-with-jst-xh/​|here]]) which uses JST headers on the baseboard and either right-angled JST headers on the CS or just normal right-angled SIL headers. Coupled with ready-made JST cables, this is a much simpler approach and allows the two boards to be separated easily. It is worth a look before going down the path mentioned below.
  
 This is a slightly difficult process, so I'll give as much advice as possible. This is a slightly difficult process, so I'll give as much advice as possible.
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 Continuity check the ribbon cable. Make sure there are NO SHORTS between any two adjacent pins of the ribbon cable joints. Make sure GND and 5V are not connected (the single 2-wire cable). Continuity check the ribbon cable. Make sure there are NO SHORTS between any two adjacent pins of the ribbon cable joints. Make sure GND and 5V are not connected (the single 2-wire cable).
  
-***Note** Bugfight created a detachable solution by using Right Angled SIL Headers on the base PCB in [[http://​www.midibox.org/​forum/​index.php/​topic,​9798.msg76472.html#​msg76472|this]] ​thread. +***Note** Bugfight created a detachable solution by using Right Angled SIL Headers on the base PCB in <del>[[http://​www.midibox.org/​forum/​index.php/​topic,​9798.msg76472.html#​msg76472|this]]</​del> ​[[http://​midibox.org/​forums/topic/​9107-i-made-noise-with-my-mb-6582/#entry75065|this]] thread.
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-Click [[http://www.midibox.org/​forum/index.php/topic,​11762.msg94800.html#msg94800|here]] for Wilba'​s advice before considering this alternative strategy.+
  
 +Click <​del>​[[http://​www.midibox.org/​forum/​index.php/​topic,​11762.msg94800.html#​msg94800|here]]</​del>​ [[http://​midibox.org/​forums/​topic/​10963-mb-6582-cs-cabling/​|here]] for Wilba'​s advice before considering this alternative strategy.
  
 +More interconnect info: [[http://​midibox.org/​forums/​topic/​14535-mb-6582-ribbon-cable-question/​|forum thread]] - [[http://​midibox.org/​forums/​topic/​12900-thicker-gauge-wire-for-cs-pcb-to-pcb/​|forum thread]]
  
 **woohoo!** nearly finished! **woohoo!** nearly finished!
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-***Note*** Please see Wilbas post [[http://​www.midibox.org/​forum/​index.php/​topic,​9623.msg70697.html#​msg70697|here]],​ for advice on how to connect the LCD to the control surface.+***Note*** Please see Wilbas post <del>[[http://​www.midibox.org/​forum/​index.php/​topic,​9623.msg70697.html#​msg70697|here]]</​del>​ [[http://​midibox.org/​forums/​topic/​14329-mb-6582-lcd-wiring-question/​|here]], for advice on how to connect the LCD to the control surface.
  
 Here is a guide to soldering the wires to the LCD. I suggest "​rounding"​ the cable afterwards, it's easier to identify which wire goes to which pin when it's still a flat ribbon. Also, don't solder the wires INTO the holes, strip, tin and solder tinned ends flat against the pads. Here is a guide to soldering the wires to the LCD. I suggest "​rounding"​ the cable afterwards, it's easier to identify which wire goes to which pin when it's still a flat ribbon. Also, don't solder the wires INTO the holes, strip, tin and solder tinned ends flat against the pads.
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