RhemyD Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 OK for those who don't already no i pride myself as a bit of an electrical technician. I've been soldering since i was about 9 years old and am now studying Electrical Engineering at Adelaide University. I'm also in a prime position because i'm now starting to put together my own rig and equipment. Ideally my setup is going to be as wireless as possible at the end of it (being a mobile and all) achieved through wireless AV transmitters and a whole heap of other stuff. For now this is my console upgrade version two. (Full document and project will eventually be loaded up at http://mods.rhemydentertainment.com.au/(Initial Layout)- Initial layout consists of a console comprising of equipment 10+ years old (CD rack has manufacture date of Oct 98). ○ American DJ XDM-352 Preamp mixer- ○ American DJ DCD-PRO300 Dual CD Rack - Panel mount on side of console has two RCA inputs and one RCA master output. In setup "as is" is not useable for a DJ console for my mobile setup.- For system to become usable will need balanced output in XLR format on right hand side to link to amp or active speakers. - Unit will also need DAC3 controller installed and USB port placed on side of unit for computer to interface with.(Installed XLR and USB)- Console hardware was removed and wood was removed from the bottom just above the handle as well as the section separating the mixer and CD controller. Additionally wood was removed from above the CD Controller.- This enabled all the equipment to be moved up excluding the dual CD tray. This created room for the DAC3 controller.- Balanced output was achieved through XLR MF patch cables with mountable female plugs. Plugs and cable bought from Jaycar. - Several USB configurations were trialed and tested. Final result used was achieved by mounting A end of AB USB cable onto a piece of stiffened reinforced cardboard screwed onto RHS of box.(XLR patch cables made for balanced out)(new layout)So there we have it guys. I'll update as i move closer and closer to my dream setup. Future mods include install of a cooling fan, wireless av transmitters, usb hub and sound cards in the box for my laptop setup that i use, as well as equipment upgrades to save space and weight.comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skank Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 NICE work dude Looking good how long have you been working on it for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhemyD Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 Cheers! literally took about a day with the running around getting parts and going to a mates place to use some tools. I've had the idea of this kinda console for a bout a year and done a couple of different drawings including an EPIC FAIL of a console which is way to heavy and awkward to use but hey, that's what trial and error is for. I'm going to add to it as i get funds to do so. The highlights going to be building or moding my own speaker boxes to include an av transmitter... when i get the funds that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupe Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 im smelling a ADJF fundraising event Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blodders Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 where'd the images go:( sounds like a great plan wish i could solder... i realy such a electrical stuff thats why i'm building my desk out of timber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhemyD Posted December 21, 2008 Author Share Posted December 21, 2008 im smelling a ADJF fundraising event Smelling an ADJF Fundraiser event???where'd the images go:(sounds like a great planwish i could solder... i realy such a electrical stuffthats why i'm building my desk out of timber RazzReally wish i had greater timber skills then i have atm. Never had tech when i was at school. The year i started was the year they got rid of it. the images are still there too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhemyD Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 Well i just installed a cooling fan and internalised the sound cards but i can't upload any images because my internet is shaped until Wednesday. God damn Adam Internet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhemyD Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 Side before alterationsthe fan to be used. Pulled it from an old P4 computer that was lying outside my dad's shed when i helped him clean up for xmas.beta testing! note the active power LED also being installed.Seeing how the air flow is inside the box before mounting it to a PCB.La finished productAlso when i installed it onto a PCB after noting that the fan was loud i decided to put a manual control switch it. Idea is that i'll only use it in hot venues!I also flipped the fan around so that it blew out rather then in. The idea is that i hope to pull the hot air out of the console and pull the outside air through the equipment thus making it cooler. Low inside the console pulls air from the high outside One step closer to a magnificent console Might insert a vent in the base of the unit if i don't get enough air flow through the equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skank Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 the fan change was for the best man i recon it looks sick 10/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhemyD Posted December 26, 2008 Author Share Posted December 26, 2008 Cheers mate. Best thing is it only cost me $2.99 for the prototype board (that can't be seen in the photos). I swapped the bread board over the a PCB. Everything else was either scrap, shit i had lying around or left over from Uni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SourceRaver Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Nice work!I also built my own box but cheated with the fan...I went out and bought a laptop cooling stand (USB powered fan mounted under a metal plate). I removed the fan and installed it in the box. I mix with Final Scratch most of the time so Its still powered via USB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBG Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 nice work man. Ne reason why you went with the older Mixer & CD players? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhemyD Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 Older mixer and CD players because it's what i've got lying around/ been given atm and can't afford the funds to upgrade to a CMX3000 rack mounted Pioneer CD players as well as a DJM600 industry standard mixer. Ideally it would be a A+H Zone92 but with a 3 year old and another one on the way i don't see that happening any time soon!progress!Ok last week my friend and I put our tools together again and decided to finally get up and do the next stage on the mobile console; Integrating on board computing power!Console with equipment removed and old fan mod removed (it burned it self out due to a short circuit i had to do as a punter broke the switch!)640 Watt Power Supplynew cooling fan for sidePower Supply, HDD and MB mounted in placeNew side patch panel, note USB and VGA inputs.Patch BayWorking!instaling keyboard velcroKeyboard mountedAdditional to the above photos it now contains an additional secondary hdd and also a wireless network card. ATM its a little slow so i've got some old PC133 SD Ram coming in the post and will boost its RAM to 1.25GB. Not bad considering we pulled the Computer from an abandond job site when some friends moved in with work! Total cost of upgrade less then $80!Next project is to mount a screen or additionally put another screen on the front of the console for VJing and Logo/photo displays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SourceRaver Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 So instead of taking a laptop or tower along to a gig, you have the computer parts all installed inside your box? What a great idea!I'd build another matching box with 2 flush mount screens for your pooder. One angled upwards on the top so you can control VDJ (touch screen?) and the other on the front for promo purposes or some cool visuals (or both). Inside would be a great place to have an 8 way power board. Have both boxes side by side and pretend you captain Kirk in charge of the starship Enterprise... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjDennis Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 mmm I have two of the American Dj setups lolwell they are getting old now but slowly going into semi retirement I dont want to do much more anywayoh well back to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100grand Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Cheers! literally took about a day with the running around getting parts and going to a mates place to use some tools. I've had the idea of this kinda console for a bout a year and done a couple of different drawings including an EPIC FAIL of a console which is way to heavy and awkward to use but hey, that's what trial and error is for. I'm going to add to it as i get funds to do so. The highlights going to be building or moding my own speaker boxes to include an av transmitter... when i get the funds that is.I notice that you have an old PCDJ Dac-3 Controller, where can you get one of those? Would you consider selling it, so I can use it with PCDJ-Red Mobile?If you'd sell it E-mail me at: fukcoffyousluts@live.com.au Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorgea Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Have you completed this project? If yes, post a few good photo shots so we can see.(I'm a spambot faget with less than average sized genitalia) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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