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Midi Controller Guitar Part 2

Sunday, January 13th, 2013 – running time 08:50

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Ben continues to work towards building a MIDI guitar with an Ableton APC40 he modded in the last episode. Today he builds a custom enclosure and shows off the finished build.

Ben continues to work towards building a MIDI guitar with an Ableton APC40 he modded in the last episode. Today he builds a custom enclosure and shows off the finished build.

Ben News - AMD Custom Computers

Ben discusses the custom computers he's building for AMD.

00:49 | Play

Cutting the Pieces - Routing and Preparing the Pieces

Ben uses the CNC machine, 3D printer, and laser to make the pieces for the case. He and Kevin sand everything before assembling the case.

01:15 | Play

Assembling the Case - Putting the Pieces Together

Ben gets to work installing the components into the case.

02:58 | Play

Finishing the Electronics - Wiring Up the Buttons in the Case

Ben installs the buttons on the neck of the guitar and continues to assemble the case.

04:53 | Play

Final Touches - Making it Look Cool

Ben adds the final touches to the MIDI guitar.

06:08 | Play

Kick It! The MIDI Guitar in Action

Ben adds the threaded rods as well as attaches the Z frame to the X carriage.

06:38 | Play

Rants and Raves - Tools

Ben rants and raves.

06:54 | Play

Viewer Question - Microcontrollers

Ben answers a viewer question.

07:44 | Play

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