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jvt
Joined: Jan 01, 2009 Posts: 5 Location: USA
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Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 4:27 am Post subject:
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Thanks, Blue!
I was about to give up hope and just live with the software Klee so it's good to see a reply. I suppose if the docs are at least as good as PAIA's I can probably pull this off. The only remaining mystery is how to have a proper faceplate manufactured. I currently have neither the tools nor the experience to do that kind of work. |
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dnigrin
Joined: Aug 20, 2009 Posts: 79 Location: USA
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Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 6:22 am Post subject:
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Nice to see that the software Klee has (maybe) led to a hardware Klee builder! I've actually not built a hardware Klee myself, and rather just focused on "building" the software one instead...
But re: front panels, Bridechamber had a beautiful one for sale, and I believe they are back in stock:
http://www.bridechamber.com/bridechamber.com/Klee.html
Hope that helps...
Dan _________________ Dan Nigrin - Defective Records
CycliC, M185 & Klee Sequencers / MC-202, MC-4 & DSX Hacks / Audio Plugin & General MIDI Players
http://defectiverecords.com |
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jvt
Joined: Jan 01, 2009 Posts: 5 Location: USA
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Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 4:18 pm Post subject:
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Thanks, Dan. Very useful link. Looks like there may be hope after all! Time to grab a circuit board now! |
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kosta
Joined: Sep 16, 2009 Posts: 5 Location: New York, NY
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Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 11:29 am Post subject:
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Hi jvt. I'm a novice builder and I'm tackling a Klee right now. The documentation is really good IMO. If you have patience I bet you could do it.
If you decide to go for it and are in the market for a hard-copy of the documentation I've got an extra I could sell you for cheap (just to cover my printing cost down at Kinko's. I copied the original I had so I could have double-sided to put into a 3 ring binder.)
Good luck with your build if you go for it! It's a lot of fun. |
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jvt
Joined: Jan 01, 2009 Posts: 5 Location: USA
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Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 6:08 pm Post subject:
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Thanks for the advice and encouragement. I believe I'll go forward with the project (although perusing the docs did have me a bit worried at first). Thanks for the offer on the documentation, but I believe the e-docs should suffice. And if I need a few sections printed, I've got a pretty capable laser printer.
Anyone completed their Klee project yet? How many assembly hours effort (not duration) should one expect to put into this? 20 hours? 50? 100? Whatever the number is, I'll just take that and multiply it by 10 to get my personal estimate! |
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Uncle Krunkus
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Joined: Jul 11, 2005 Posts: 4761 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 4:15 am Post subject:
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I would be hard pressed to build one in 20 hours. That's having already built one!
But it really depends on how elaborate the front panel is, and whether you design and fabricate that by yourself. _________________ What makes a space ours, is what we put there, and what we do there. |
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State Machine
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Joined: Apr 17, 2006 Posts: 2809 Location: New York
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Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 12:32 pm Post subject:
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With a manufactured panel, and having experience at building electronics. The Klee could probably be built in about 35 to 40 hours time. This is my own personal time and like I said, this may vary by experience and how neat you want to do the job. Just another data point is all.
Bill |
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kkissinger
Joined: Mar 28, 2006 Posts: 1354 Location: Kansas City, Mo USA
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:48 am Post subject:
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State Machine wrote: | With a manufactured panel, and having experience at building electronics. The Klee could probably be built in about 35 to 40 hours time. This is my own personal time and like I said, this may vary by experience and how neat you want to do the job. Just another data point is all.
Bill |
I purchased PCBs and a parts kit for my Klee -- the circuit boards are relatively dense and I anticipate about 20 hours to get them all done. The most time-consuming part for me is to design and build the front panel. I've had to make a number of decisions about the size and layout and that has taken more time than the actual build time.
This is a spare-time project, though -- so it will likely be about a month before I have it all up and running. I'm also building a pair of MPSs and will likely build their panels first -- they are smaller (9"x6") and will be easier for me to work with the DecalPro stuff. My Klee panel will be 9"x12". _________________ -- Kevin
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State Machine
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Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:23 am Post subject:
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Quote: | The most time-consuming part for me is to design and build the front panel. I've had to make a number of decisions about the size and layout and that has taken more time than the actual build time. |
I agree, doing the panel from scratch will take time. There are many examples of what folks have done with their layouts but it really is a matter of taste and how you want your work to flow. For me, plenty of space between controls was a concern and clear labeling and graphics to tell me exactly what a control does.
Another time consumer will be the cables. There are plenty to keep you busy for several hours.
Between those MPS units and your Klee, that will be a very nice setup having your Klee bat those drum around. I love Scott's example patches using the MPS.
Bill |
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taximan
Joined: Apr 06, 2010 Posts: 3 Location: UK
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Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 7:31 am Post subject:
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Hiya,
I am new to this forum after following a link from electro music.
I have ordered the boards for the klee and the mps and followed a link to buy the component kit but it seems I may have missed the boat.
Are they still for sale or would anyone happen to have a surplus to requirements kit?......he asked hopefully..lol.
This whole diy building thing has turned into a major hobby for me (I am now disabled and can't get out very well)...I have built an mbfm synth and am now on with the 8 x sid chip synth from midibox.org (ucapps.de).
Midibox seq v4 is also on the horizon for me (hopefully kits will be available some time in the future).
I have also been looking at the tc3030 (anyone have experience of this build?).
Anyhow long story short...any klee component kits still available?
many thanks
Paul |
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ricoloverde
Joined: Nov 09, 2009 Posts: 39 Location: berkeley
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Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2010 9:47 am Post subject:
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anyone know where to get a Klee pcb and poss a kit |
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slowalan
Joined: May 28, 2010 Posts: 23 Location: Australia
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Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2010 7:25 pm Post subject:
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I bought my panel readymade from Bridechamber, (googled websiste) good circular design but needs a little extra drilling for a few components...no big deal with a step bit.
I got a partskit from Statemachine on this forum, and the hardware for the front panel from Bridechamber
I got my pcb's from the shop here on electromusic com.
Was a three week part time project after the parts arrived within a week or two (Statemachine has to order them in...but you could source them yourself easily enough) including building simple power supply as recommended by Scott Stites and a simple wooden box. I am relatively new to DIY, only built a few Euro module kits from Elby and an XoxBox.
Klee works beautifully except for half of variable range input..which doesnt much matter anyway..so cant be bothered fixing it.
A very satisfying build, good fun if you have patience and useful tools |
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ZaeX
Joined: Nov 17, 2010 Posts: 3 Location: Germany
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Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 3:00 pm Post subject:
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great ordered 2x. i hope for an kit soon....... |
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303monkey
Joined: Mar 11, 2008 Posts: 65 Location: NODNOL
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Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 12:05 pm Post subject:
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Hi there
I was trying to pay for a pair of Klee boards yesterday, and I got a message telling me there was a problem with the shipping with USPS.
The total was $82 but I was unable to proceed to the checkout and finalize the deal.
Any suggestions
Thanks
Brian |
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mosc
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Joined: Jan 31, 2003 Posts: 18197 Location: Durham, NC
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Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 10:32 pm Post subject:
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We are having proplems with our store software. We're working on installing software upgrades.
303monkey wrote: | Hi there
I was trying to pay for a pair of Klee boards yesterday, and I got a message telling me there was a problem with the shipping with USPS.
The total was $82 but I was unable to proceed to the checkout and finalize the deal.
Any suggestions
Thanks
Brian |
_________________ --Howard
my music and other stuff |
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cfx-wolf
Joined: Feb 02, 2011 Posts: 1 Location: cologne / Germany
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Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2011 1:51 am Post subject:
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Thanks, that´s good news, as i would like to order, too.
Regards from cologne,
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Scott Stites
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Joined: Dec 23, 2005 Posts: 4127 Location: Mount Hope, KS USA
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Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 11:00 pm Post subject:
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...ssssssssnnnnnnxxxx........Huh? Eh, wot?
Sorry about that, I've been sort of in the same shoes as Uncle K, except without the flooding on this continent. Anyway, sorry again; Uncle K hit it on the head, though. It's a big build, but a lot of fun once it's built.
EDIT: All the documentation fit can be found here:
http://www.electro-music.com/forum/topic-24821.html _________________ My Site |
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mosc
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Joined: Jan 31, 2003 Posts: 18197 Location: Durham, NC
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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 6:11 pm Post subject:
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Sorry about the problems with the shipping module on the store. It appears to work well with USA domestic addresses.
I'm on a family trip and therefore won't be able to ship out anything until I return near the end of Feb.
Thanks for your patience. Sorry for the inconvenience too. _________________ --Howard
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Antimon
Joined: Jan 18, 2005 Posts: 4145 Location: Sweden
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Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 7:46 am Post subject:
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Just want to point out that the "Associated offering: Klee FULL Parts Kit" link at the bottom of the Klee store page doesn't work - it leads you to "This post does not exist". _________________ Antimon's Window
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Jankster
Joined: Jul 24, 2011 Posts: 1 Location: Reno
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Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 9:28 pm Post subject:
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I just used this sequencer board for this quick project. If you dont want to listen to all of it, go to the back half i think its the best part.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li1pBFChSgw |
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wmonk
Joined: Sep 15, 2008 Posts: 528 Location: Enschede, the Netherlands
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Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 1:01 pm Post subject:
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You've got a picture? Want to see more Klees! _________________ Weblog! |
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State Machine
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Joined: Apr 17, 2006 Posts: 2809 Location: New York
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Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 1:21 pm Post subject:
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Quote: | Just want to point out that the "Associated offering: Klee FULL Parts Kit" link at the bottom of the Klee store page doesn't work - it leads you to "This post does not exist". |
Right, I am not selling any of those parts kits anymore so the link is dated. Should be removed.
Bill |
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oblis
Joined: Oct 15, 2011 Posts: 1 Location: austin
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Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 9:24 am Post subject:
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hi, just checking to see if the Klee boards are still available...I purchased some a couple of weeks ago through your online store and the order seems stalled. My emails have gone unanswered as well...I'm in no hurry, just want to make sure my order was received. Thanks! |
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State Machine
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Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 5:52 am Post subject:
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Hi Oblis
First off, welcome to electro-music.com. Howard is usually on top of things. There is a chance he may be away. I would suggest sending him another PM soon explaining the situation along your Paypal transaction ID.
Bill |
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DaLuke
Joined: Feb 17, 2009 Posts: 11 Location: London
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Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 6:37 am Post subject:
Re: Klee Sequencer Circuit Boards Now On Sale Subject description: building a klee...for me |
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I need someone to build me a Klee sequencer, including the optional asynchronous/synchronous load board...I will pay for it, no questions asked! |
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