To protect the components, add your Chroma Caps to faders and pots now (or any off-the-shelf caps as well, we just like those the best). Then secure to the faceplate with your M2 screws. 2 is usually your signal, and 3 should be ground.
#MAKE YOUR OWN TYKE FREE#
This may vary depending on make and model (feel free to test using a breadboard). Tighten with pliers. For linear potentiometers (aka faders) make sure you have the number 1 (power) on the top. These should cover any jagged edges you may have from drilling.
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Potentiometer knobs will then be placed in with washers and nuts. Now that you’ve finished your DIY MIDI controller layout and enclosure, it’s time to add your components to the faceplate. Buttons usually just pop in, but some will require a fastener or nut to be placed on the back to secure it (if there is a little resistance, don’t force it, just take your hobby files to it a few times then try again). After the final coat, let dry for 72hrs before adding component parts! This avoids putting my components into a sticky polyurethane mess.I recommend 3 coats, 24hrs between each coat. Let dry for 24hrs, then repeat to your liking.
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I suggest brushing it in the direction of the wood grain. Fully coat all sides to protect your enclosure from scratches, and protect, and even strengthen the wood.
#MAKE YOUR OWN TYKE CRACK#
If something starts to crack or chip, quickly stop and put your drill direction in reverse. The key is to drill at slow speeds, and gradually go up to the size you need. When drilling holes for components in the enclosure, especially with thin wood and plastic, to keep it from cracking when drilling, make sure to choose about 6-7 drill bits from very small to your final size.įor LEDs I always use this guide (look under “Making holes if needed”). This will help you slowly get to your desired size without putting too much tension on the material causing it to crack, chip or break. The main point of DIY besides saving some money and learning what is really inside your gear, is to customize it to be truly original.īefore you start drilling holes be sure to measure all components and their clearance! Once you’ve finalized your layout its time to “build” or make room for your components. You can use anything for an enclosure: an old VHS tape plastic lunchbox retro video game cartridge a wooden box or even 3D print your own. You don’t always have to be this exact, you can always just take a marker and ruler, measure distance between components and make sure to keep the distance the same, and mark up the back or inside of your enclosure with drill/cut spots.
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This will result in broken enclosures and tight areas for soldering. Make sure to leave plenty of space between your components and do not overcrowd the layout. This was designed for 4 potentiometers, 4 faders and 4 arcade buttons, but you can certainly swap them out for other components.įor the buttons, you’ll need a 1 inch or 24mm spade bit and you should aim for using a 5/16 bit for the potentiometers. I followed it up using Adobe Illustrator to make a to-scale blueprint. This is my awful drawing on a post-it note, but it suffices as an ideal layout and sketch.