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PCB DESIGN - Jacks PCB boards for 32 inputs

PostPosted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 2:11 pm
by Synthex
Hello,

Here is the two PCB for jacks inputs :

Jacks_PCB_Top_v1.6.gif


Jacks_PCB_Bottom_v1.6.gif


Jacks_PCB_Bottom_v1.6_600dpi.gif.zip


These two boards are connected to the brain board via a single ribbon cable with 3 connectors.
A jumper "Pedal polarity" can switch the Tip and the Ring for Pedal connector.

MyMegaDrum-Bottom.JPG


Thanks for your comments ! ;)

Synthex

Re: PCB DESIGN - Jacks PCB boards for 32 inputs

PostPosted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 4:55 pm
by duje07
Great job, great idea as always!
This will simplify MD project even more
I'll make this PCB soon :D

Thanks Synthex!

Re: PCB DESIGN - Jacks PCB boards for 32 inputs

PostPosted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:14 pm
by Synthex
duje07 wrote:Great job, great idea as always!
This will simplify MD project even more
I'll make this PCB soon :D
Thanks Synthex!

Thanks a lot !! :oops: :)

Re: PCB DESIGN - Jacks PCB boards for 32 inputs

PostPosted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 2:57 pm
by zebedee398
has anyone actually made these PCB's? are they available for buying? i rekon people wud be interested??

Re: PCB DESIGN - Jacks PCB boards for 32 inputs

PostPosted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:23 pm
by Synthex
They are not yet available for buying.

Re: PCB DESIGN - Jacks PCB boards for 32 inputs

PostPosted: Thu May 08, 2008 8:56 pm
by xploited
Does it matter if you use DPDT Switched or un-switched sockets?

Re: PCB DESIGN - Jacks PCB boards for 32 inputs

PostPosted: Thu May 08, 2008 9:11 pm
by dmitri
In theory switched sockets are better since it prevents parasite signals on unconnected inputs. Mine are all un-switched but it doesn't seem to have any negative effect. If you do use switched sockets, make sure none of unused inputs are set as "switch type" triggers.

Re: PCB DESIGN - Jacks PCB boards for 32 inputs

PostPosted: Thu May 08, 2008 9:40 pm
by xploited
Perfect. Thanks for the explanation.

I had ordered switched without realizing there were two different' types. Thankfully my lack of attention didn't effect me this time :)

Re: PCB DESIGN - Jacks PCB boards for 32 inputs

PostPosted: Mon May 26, 2008 6:36 pm
by xploited
Has anyone had any problem printing this?

I runined 2 boards as I etched them before I noticied! It could be because I'm printing from a mac (need to find a pc to test) but the 600dpi imagine prints slightly too big.

After I looked closer at my print settings I noticied that it was print "fit to page" which I'm sure isn't what you want.. however when I turn off fit to page its HUGE.

Am I missing something? I usally print from pdf's or eagle board files and they print 1:1

Re: PCB DESIGN - Jacks PCB boards for 32 inputs

PostPosted: Mon May 26, 2008 7:49 pm
by Synthex
xploited wrote:Has anyone had any problem printing this?
I runined 2 boards as I etched them before I noticied! It could be because I'm printing from a mac (need to find a pc to test) but the 600dpi imagine prints slightly too big.
After I looked closer at my print settings I noticied that it was print "fit to page" which I'm sure isn't what you want.. however when I turn off fit to page its HUGE.
Am I missing something? I usally print from pdf's or eagle board files and they print 1:1

The file Jacks_v14_bottom_600dpi.gif is 600 DPI.
What is your printer software ?