Universal Switching Board Module or the IPSS

[gtudoran]

Hello guys,
Log time no posts... so i've decided to show you one of my latest projects that i'm working on.
Is a universal programming command board that basically can accommodate any type of switching for pedal-boards and/or amps or basically any type of signal or other type of switching you have in mind.
A small description along with some pictures.

Technical specifications:
- 8 inputs for switches
- 8 outputs that can supply up to 150mA (each)
- can accept DC or AC as supply voltage (between 6V and 12V DC or AC)
- MIDI IN / OUT / THROUGH (buffered)
- Mute output port for MUTE before switch
- Optional LCD output
- 8 status outputs (can supply LEDs for example)

Configuration specifications:
- For each MIDI PC message can be assigned a combination of active outputs (relays)
- For each of the 8 INPUTS can be assigned a combination of active outputs (relays)
- For each of the 8 INPUTS a maximum of 16 characters name can be assigned (visible on the optional LCD)
- For each of the 8 OUTPUTS can be assigned a MIDI CC number (CC value grater than 0 would activate the output / a CC with a value of 0 would deactivate the output)
- Configurable pre-mute delay and mute delay (each with its own values)
- MIDI channel can be freely configured
- For each of the 8 inputs a MIDI PC message can be assigned to be sent when the input is activated also, a different channel can be assigned for the MIDI PC messages sent by the foot-switches
- In case of not using the MIDI PC send feature, this can be deactivated
- Each of the 8 OUTPUTS can be configured pe be a momentary latch with a custom time between 0 and 255ms (1/4 of a sec)

Utility specifications:
- The ability to erase the board via GUI and reset it to factory defaults
- The ability to save the current configuration of the board
- The ability to restore the saved configuration of the board (for example in case that many boards needs to be configured with the same features)
- Firmware update section - for updating the running firmware of the board or to upload custom firmware (available by request)

All the configuration features are available via a computer GUI (compatible with Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 10 / 64 and 32 bits)

[Fancy Lime]

Well, that's a whole lot more professional than my concepts for a switching utility. Nice!

Andy

[gtudoran]

Haha thank you Andy.
Yes ive tried to solve almost every problem regarding switching requirements.
Basically it can be used from a looper-switcher to anything that you can think...and of course embedded in an amp either new as design or already on the market.

[gtudoran]

The project was a success and the testing is almost over.