Subject: [linux-audio-dev] open-source like hardware
From: Pieter (pieter.palmers_AT_student.kuleuven.ac.be)
Date: Sat Jan 12 2002 - 11:12:55 EET
Hi,
I'm lurking this list for some time now, and I've now seen
several threads about bad hardware support (drivers).
It got me thinking about creating a (pro-) soundcard, specifically
for the linux community. Not an easy job, it should be possible,
although I'm not sure if I can do it (as I'm a student, I'm pretty low
on budget... designing DSP H/W isn't a low-budget thing :)
I'm interested in hearing any comments and/or suggestions.
A less challenging project:
As I skimmed the specs of the midiman usb midi interfaces, I noticed
that the hardware part of these devices is pretty simple... well, the
electronics, dunno about the mechanical details like case and so.
I didn't read the manuals to look for advanced features, but I'm
pretty sure that I can design such devices... that might be a more
easy start. The equivalent of a midiman 1x1 should have a hardware
cost of about 40$-60$ when using low volume pricing of components.
This is a very rough estimate.
Let me know what you guys think, if some people show interest, I might
give it a try...
Pieter
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pieter.palmers_AT_esat.kuleuven.ac.be
Currently getting my
Masters in Science and Engineering, (micro-electronics)
@ ESAT laboratory, KULeuven, Belgium.
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