<![CDATA[ChipMusic.org - Should I make another HEX switch?]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/topic/12056/should-i-make-another-hex-switch/ Wed, 04 Sep 2013 01:41:00 +0000 PunBB <![CDATA[Re: Should I make another HEX switch?]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182928/#p182928 luftek says:

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]]> Wed, 04 Sep 2013 01:41:00 +0000 https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182928/#p182928 <![CDATA[Re: Should I make another HEX switch?]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182702/#p182702 thursdaycustoms says:

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.

]]> Sun, 01 Sep 2013 19:21:06 +0000 https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182702/#p182702 <![CDATA[Re: Should I make another HEX switch?]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182556/#p182556 Jazzmarazz says:

Sorry guys, I get inspirational when I drink.

And yes, the wheel still works.

]]> Sat, 31 Aug 2013 06:21:23 +0000 https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182556/#p182556 <![CDATA[Re: Should I make another HEX switch?]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182507/#p182507 shizcake says:

ok, here's a question that has probably been answered several times: does the contrast wheel still work on biverted screens?

]]> Sat, 31 Aug 2013 00:23:29 +0000 https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182507/#p182507 <![CDATA[Re: Should I make another HEX switch?]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182497/#p182497 thursdaycustoms says:
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?

]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2013 22:43:31 +0000 https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182497/#p182497 <![CDATA[Re: Should I make another HEX switch?]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182475/#p182475 luftek says:

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]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2013 20:47:04 +0000 https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182475/#p182475 <![CDATA[Re: Should I make another HEX switch?]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182465/#p182465 thursdaycustoms says:
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.

]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2013 20:19:38 +0000 https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182465/#p182465 <![CDATA[Re: Should I make another HEX switch?]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182464/#p182464 thursdaycustoms says:
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.

]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2013 20:16:04 +0000 https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182464/#p182464 <![CDATA[Re: Should I make another HEX switch?]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182459/#p182459 luftek says:

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]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2013 19:42:38 +0000 https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182459/#p182459 <![CDATA[Re: Should I make another HEX switch?]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182458/#p182458 nitro2k01 says:

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?

]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2013 19:34:29 +0000 https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182458/#p182458 <![CDATA[Re: Should I make another HEX switch?]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182447/#p182447 luftek says:

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]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2013 18:48:59 +0000 https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182447/#p182447 <![CDATA[Re: Should I make another HEX switch?]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182434/#p182434 thursdaycustoms says:

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.

]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2013 18:23:30 +0000 https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182434/#p182434 <![CDATA[Re: Should I make another HEX switch?]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182400/#p182400 luftek says:

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]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2013 15:22:53 +0000 https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182400/#p182400 <![CDATA[Re: Should I make another HEX switch?]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182398/#p182398 stargazer says:

Jazzmaraz is an inspiring high school sports coach from a movie.

]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2013 15:22:12 +0000 https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182398/#p182398 <![CDATA[Re: Should I make another HEX switch?]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/182397/#p182397 thursdaycustoms says:

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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