<![CDATA[ChipMusic.org - Should I make another HEX switch?]]> 2013-09-04T01:41:00Z PunBB https://chipmusic.org/forums/topic/12056/should-i-make-another-hex-switch/ <![CDATA[Re: Should I make another HEX switch?]]> ✪

]]> https://chipmusic.org/luftek 2013-09-04T01:41:00Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182928/#p182928 <![CDATA[Re: Should I make another HEX switch?]]> I also might as well show you the Hex Switch v1.3 which will be available very soon:

All I've done with this one is make the switch pads in a pattern that allows you to use a push switch exactly like the RGB Switches and Variable Clock v4. With a push buttons switch it will be a lot easier to install as there wont be 6 additional wires and it fits nicely in the top right portion of a DMG. This is optional though and any other switch can be wired up to the pads.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/thursdaycustoms 2013-09-01T19:21:06Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182702/#p182702 <![CDATA[Re: Should I make another HEX switch?]]> Sorry guys, I get inspirational when I drink.

And yes, the wheel still works.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/Jazzmarazz 2013-08-31T06:21:23Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182556/#p182556 <![CDATA[Re: Should I make another HEX switch?]]> ok, here's a question that has probably been answered several times: does the contrast wheel still work on biverted screens?

]]> https://chipmusic.org/shizcake 2013-08-31T00:23:29Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182507/#p182507 <![CDATA[Re: Should I make another HEX switch?]]> luftek wrote:

I rather like the discussion. I will see how this saving is useful, because I use really small components. Yes It will certainly be good for your eyes (decent size IC)

Right on. I don't see a resistor or capacitor. How are you switching it? Just a straight up short?

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]]> https://chipmusic.org/luftek 2013-08-30T20:47:04Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182475/#p182475 <![CDATA[Re: Should I make another HEX switch?]]> luftek wrote:

nice clean design.
I like your trough hole design, just had a problem to source 1 small enough chip (dual, quads are so big) so it will be using 2 single ones.
size of a my and your board are there there. mine with this huge signature is 13x11 mm (without could be 13x8 mm) smile

I see you are using same IC (true logic) as I am

XOR gates

, just that you went with a quad

Man you kidnapped my tread tongue joking

Haha sorry man hmm

Using two separate ICs is a cool idea for saving space. I just figured it would make tracing and assembly more annoying. This way the kit is pretty simple for me to design and build.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/thursdaycustoms 2013-08-30T20:19:38Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182465/#p182465 <![CDATA[Re: Should I make another HEX switch?]]> nitro2k01 wrote:

On one hand I'm kind of surprised no one did a PCB version of the XOR mod, on the other hand, I'm kind of not. What is the use of this mod? The point of inventing it for me was to use for experimentation, to be able to quickly flick between the two modes. But when would you need/want to this in a finished installation?

I had customers asking for a hex switch mod years ago. So many were asking for it that I needed to make the mod easier on myself. So I came out with the Hex Switch kit and started selling it. It's been a big hit so I guess you would really have to ask other people.
I came up with this one to make the actual switching component easier. Personally I don't have a lot of mods in my Game Boys but a lot of people like stuff like this. Most Game Boy mods that are popular aren't exactly useful but I think aesthetics are a big thing for people.

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]]> https://chipmusic.org/luftek 2013-08-30T19:42:38Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182459/#p182459 <![CDATA[Re: Should I make another HEX switch?]]> On one hand I'm kind of surprised no one did a PCB version of the XOR mod, on the other hand, I'm kind of not. What is the use of this mod? The point of inventing it for me was to use for experimentation, to be able to quickly flick between the two modes. But when would you need/want to this in a finished installation?

]]> https://chipmusic.org/nitro2k01 2013-08-30T19:34:29Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182458/#p182458 <![CDATA[Re: Should I make another HEX switch?]]> ✪

]]> https://chipmusic.org/luftek 2013-08-30T18:48:59Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182447/#p182447 <![CDATA[Re: Should I make another HEX switch?]]> Since it's out there I might as well show you what I'm working on.
I decided to do away with through holes for once because it saves a lot of space with such a big IC. Regardless of the IC this PCB would have still needed to be about 3/8" x 3/8". Which is how big it is now. If I'm happy with this batch then this kit should be released in a bout a month.

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]]> https://chipmusic.org/luftek 2013-08-30T15:22:53Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182400/#p182400 <![CDATA[Re: Should I make another HEX switch?]]> Jazzmaraz is an inspiring high school sports coach from a movie.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/stargazer 2013-08-30T15:22:12Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182398/#p182398 <![CDATA[Re: Should I make another HEX switch?]]> It's a good idea for sure. The PCB is WAY bigger than it needs to be. But my soon to be released Hex Switch v1.3 AND Hex Switch v2 will solve all these problems.

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