Controller Hack: NanoPad, LPD8 or Ipad ?

**wateredge** · 12-08-2010, 08:49 AM

Hi,
I want a customized controller, and I need a row of 12 pads, instead of 2 rows of 6 pads.
The nanopad is made up of a single board for the pads, so I've to split the board, but I don't know if then the pads will still work

I didn't found photos of the interior of the Akai LPD8 or the Icon Ipad, they have a single board too?
I've heard also of a controller by Vestax, can it be good for this mod?

**wateredge** · 12-09-2010, 06:02 PM

Any idea?

**DJ Nada** · 12-09-2010, 10:30 PM

Hack up your own midifighter-type controller? I don't think cutting a circuit board in half is a good plan.

**Str8upDrew** · 12-09-2010, 10:33 PM

I wouldn't use any of those controllers. What are you making it for? Does it really have to have velocity sensitive pads?

**wateredge** · 12-11-2010, 08:51 AM

I'm building a customized keytar with 12 or 8 pads on the neck.
If the pads are velocity sensitive is better, but it's not necessary.
I'm not very into electronics, so I need something which is easy to mod

Thanks

**Str8upDrew** · 12-11-2010, 10:53 AM

Hale UMC-32...
http://www.sparkfun.com/products/9108

This is perfect for beginners.

**etch** · 12-11-2010, 08:55 PM

the UMC-32 is awesome!

the only thing is its a little pricey, but in the long run may be simpler,

id be tempted to say if it doesnt have to be velocity sensitive, then just find a cheap MIDI keyboard, something small and wire 12 of the keys to 12 buttons or pads of your choice, and ignore the rest of its outputs