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(1,485 replies, posted in Trading Post)

yepyepyep

in progress.  rca too

1,010

(1,485 replies, posted in Trading Post)

^ yeah, you read my mind exactly.  for sure i'll do some sticker sheets like this at some point (not quite the priority right now, but on the list for sure)

from the newsletter

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hey everybody -

finally got these two kits up in the shop for you all, sorry about the wait:

http://store.kitsch-bent.com/product/prosound-kits
http://store.kitsch-bent.com/product/easy_ps-2

and also Vex sent in some of his clothboys for the shop, really happy to have them:

http://store.kitsch-bent.com/product/clothboy

i wish i could put one in everybody's hands so you can feel!  they're surprisingly comfortable to use. 

guess that does it for this newsletter, until next time, keep chipping!

matt

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1,011

(1,485 replies, posted in Trading Post)

no, they aren't drilled all the way through, considered it but wanted to keep cost down, reuse the previous shape, but it also leaves the window open for some neat stuff too

yeah i'm thinking an applique on the side later, the only thing is that since its adaptable for more than one project i doubt i'll ever do something that's committed to one layout or another on the screen pro itself.  the adaptability to different projects, and the way each is installed even, leave too many different options.  better to leave that choice to the user i figure.  but who knows.  if enough people ask for it, i'll just put it to a vote and do it!

deflemask

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1,013

(12 replies, posted in Releases)

i really agree with this 'nice blend of guitars/etc and chip' sentiment.  its really nicely pulled off.  that blend sounds really forced a lot of the time, its wonderfully blended together into a complete 'thing' here.  i've very much enjoyed this album

1,014

(1,485 replies, posted in Trading Post)

2+ projects, and

ONE SCREEN PROTECTOR TO RULE THEM ALL!

the holes are open for LEDs, and there is a breakout PCB to mount in this place which is adaptable for different projects.

this style screen pro is being made now for the following projects (tested, working kits, not mass manufactured atm):
-- arduinoboy (internal)
-- lsdjmc2 (internal)
-- some other projects which can use the same form-factor that i'm not going to tell you about right now wink

the shaded grey circle is where the original power LED is located, for reference.  the real part isn't shaded at all.  yes, this means this LED will loose its power indicator function.

the other element to these projects are the main circuit boards and their inputs/outputs, i'll post pictures of them installed ASAP (headed out of town and even though i'm taking this stuff along just in case, i seriously doubt i'll be able to grab even a few minutes).

pretty great day testing this stuff.  the screen pros aren't manufactured yet otherwise i'd show a real picture of them.  i'll hold off proper product pics until they arrive too.   i'm just sort of pumped this has all come together finally, wanted to just share a little bit of it with you all....  (even if the only screen pro to show is a mock-up....  still, excite!)

1,015

(1,485 replies, posted in Trading Post)

^ in short...  yes.  but not immediately.  changing the color afterwards is a piece of cake though.  that actually might be the easiest console mod ever (to change the color of an EL backlight).  a couple steps short of changing buttons even.

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(1,485 replies, posted in Trading Post)

they might get here at the same time, i got pictures of the plastics last night too

there are a few people waiting for el kits, i know that much, but i increased the batch by quite a bit this time so hopefully they'll last a bit

1,017

(1,485 replies, posted in Trading Post)

really really soon, i thought about just opening up for pre-orders but decided against it on the off-chance something crazy happens.  that close to being restocked

its sort of funny you ask, i was complaining and being whiny to the assembly place just last night...

in a professional sort of way, of course. 

the rest of the kit, apart from the circuit board, is ready to go already.  bagged even.

1,018

(22 replies, posted in Other Hardware)

yeah, that'd be awesome, there is really a bit to learn here about backlight construction, but more importantly repair.  i'll be looking forward to your results, at least

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(9 replies, posted in Releases)

great art, and better music to boot, nice! 

and totally agree on Obscuras

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(22 replies, posted in Other Hardware)

yeah, the polarization film is basically the same thing across kits, if there is a difference in thickness of this particular part its negligible

the thickness difference is mainly due to the light guide, which doesn't matter much to you since you only need the polarization film.  which, you can cut with some sharp implement however you need wink  you'll find its pretty easy

you don't need to trim it to match the shape of the backlight even, just as long as it fits between the light source and the glass comfortably.  the important part is to just make sure the polarization film has coverage over the entire light guide panel.  but, you can trim it to match the shape if you wish.

will have the docs done for this really soon today, then in the shop

http://store.kitsch-bent.com/product/easy_ps-2

its a breakout board for that very part to make the install a touch easier

thanks for posting all this!  it actually helped me rethink my approach in the docs wink

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(97 replies, posted in Trading Post)

PM'd

i have that keyboard too!

1,024

(22 replies, posted in Other Hardware)

ah, cool.  yeah the material is essentially (functionally) the same thing, in the long run you could mix and match parts like this and end up with a really great backlight and no one would be the wiser except if they took it apart or were just overly critical.   

the diffusion and polarization film can be cut by scissors if you need to clean up the edges at all.  or a straight razor works well. 

the adhesive strips, if you really want to add these back to hold the film in place, can be replicated by cutting a piece of the thin-type double-sided tape into strips.