Remote control kits

[mcs]

Originally posted by maxw
I dont like big remotes....RCU15 Remote control looks like it has enough buttons and is still small, will that do all the features?

Yes - except mute as written on the website (I guess the designers forgot the mute button ).

Does that mean with type 2 front panel I can use mute or tape monitor functions?

I guess you mean can't. With the type 2 panel you don't have any mute and tape monitor buttons, but you can still use them on the remote control. You can also setup the system so the tape monitor input becomes input 1 - then it can be selected on the type 2 panel also.

Best regards,

Mikkel C. Simonsen

[TS Lo]

Hi Mikkel,

Would you please describe the function of
"Delay" header (JP5) in Control 2 board.
Can any other type of displays be selected
by header JP8.

Thanks

TS

[mcs]

Originally posted by TS Lo
Would you please describe the function of
"Delay" header (JP5) in Control 2 board.
Can any other type of displays be selected
by header JP8.

Both headers are not really in use (yet). The delay header is meant for controlling a relay (B+ delay in a tube amp, switching off speakers during power-on etc.).

The display header is for selecting non-HD44780 compatible displays - perhaps LED or VFD types. I haven't added support for other display types yet, as it hasn't really been needed.

Do you need any of those features for your amp? I guess I should implement them sometime...

Best regards,

Mikkel C. Simonsen

[TS Lo]

Hi Mikkel,

Thanks for your reply.
The "Delay" control is really an useful feature
for valve amp, I've installed delay control in
my pre-amp already.
However please let me know when you implement
it.

With Best Regards

TS

[maxw]

Got my kits last week and put them together pretty easily. No major issues at all. I'm really happy with it!
I got a relvol1, control2, input1 and a remote.

Good things:
The tape input can be set as another standard input giving 6 in total.

It mutes on startup for a couple of secs which is great for avoiding thump/buzz etc from your linestage getting to your power amps.

It has integrated soft on/off power so you can just use a small transformer to power the control circuits 24/7 and when it is powered up via the momentary button on the front or from the remote it can switch a relay to power up your linestage and or power amps. Plus there is a much better range of switches that are momentary as opposed to 120/240V switches

No bad things I can think of

[mcs]

Time for another (small) update.

I have added a new kit - an S/PDIF or AES/EBU receiver board for use in DAC projects etc. It's based on the CS8415A, so it supports up to 24 bit/96kHz.

I have also added a small PCB for use with the 6-channel Alps RK16 pots, and two new LCD types (red and RGB).

A small tube linestage and the ADAT receiver mentioned here earlier will be added soon...

Best regards,

Mikkel C. Simonsen

[maxw]

Originally posted by mcs
Timand two new LCD types (red and RGB).

What is an RGB LCD? got a pic?

Originally posted by mcs
A small tube linestage

Sounds good!!

[bowdown]

For everyones info, I bought a kit from Mikkel a few months ago, probably 4-5 months ago and must say that it is really well made and mikkel is very very helpful.The kit i bought was the same as maxw's kit. So if you are looking at purchasing a kit, do not hesitate cause i know that all my future vol/input kits will be coming from mikkel. Very fast and friendly service.Wish there were more people like Mikkel!! Keep up the excellent work Mikkel.

Regards

Bowdown

[mcs]

Originally posted by maxw
What is an RGB LCD? got a pic?

Not yet. I have to get a stand for the camera, so I can take multiple pictures and combine them afterwards

It's just a normal LCD, but with three backlight colours, so you can mix whatever background colour you want. Well almost - the red is a bit orange...

Originally posted by bowdown
Very fast and friendly service.

Thanks for the kind words! But the service is not always as fast as I would like

Best regards,

Mikkel C. Simonsen

[Magsy]

Mikkel,

I'm looking to place some of your kit into a 5.25 external cd/dvd enclosure and I came across this http://www.vlsys.co.kr/English/product_lis2pre.php#

Now I know its an extremely wasteful way to get a nice display and face plate but is there any reason it wouldn't work with your kit?

As I understand at heart its a HD44780 VFD and I think by removing the USB/fan controller etc I can expose the HD44780 interface. Asssuming this turns out to be possible it would work right?

How are the LCD's powered in your kit?

Also with the RelVol1 board, do the resistors get used in series? (more than one in the signal path?)

Thanks!