Re: [linux-audio-dev] open-source like hardware

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Subject: Re: [linux-audio-dev] open-source like hardware
From: Mark Rages (markrages_AT_mlug.missouri.edu)
Date: Sat Jan 12 2002 - 20:39:29 EET


On Sat, Jan 12, 2002 at 10:12:55AM +0100, Pieter wrote:
> 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
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> pieter.palmers_AT_esat.kuleuven.ac.be
> Currently getting my
> Masters in Science and Engineering, (micro-electronics)
> @ ESAT laboratory, KULeuven, Belgium.
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------

I can help, at least with the analog part. But I don't have a lot of extra
money at the moment.

Mark Rages, analog EE
markrages_AT_mlug.missouri.edu
http://mlug.missouri.edu/~markrages


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