No, there is no full kit available. You need to source the parts from mouser. This guy has a real nice build guide that even has Mouser parts carts with all the components: http://niroke.blogspot.com/2017/07/an-unofficial-build-guide-for-midibox.html
At a minimum, you need the MBSeq PCB, the Core PCB, and the MIDI I/O. I’ve also added the AOUT_NG and a DOUT board, which adds 8 CV channels and 64 gates/triggers for analog gear. Yes, the pages are confusing. I first started messing with midibox in 2001, and the info has just piled up. I did recently add a BOM from mouser for the Modular Addict PCB: http://wiki.midibox.org/doku.php?id=wilba_mb_seq_parts_guide
Yes, the MIDI I/O is sold out. I may have gotten the last one in stock, since I just got my parts about a month ago. It is actually a really simple circuit with about 5-10 parts, and could be built on a small PCB while waiting for them to get back in stock, Also, the core board has PC USBs, so you can route the MidiBox outputs to soft synths on the PC without the Midi I/O board.
This is not a build for the feint of heart, but it is very rewarding. I had my panel laser cut at ponoko. If you are a first time user, you can get it cut for about $25 once you use their coupon. I’m a woodworker, so I am making my own case for it. I think I went a bit on the beefy side:slight_smile:
I really think you can get the cost down to $300. The case/front panel are big expenses, along with OLED displays. I just have regular LCD’s. The darn buttons are a big expense. You need 58 switches and keycaps if you use Wilba’s panel design.
I’ll try to attach a photo of my MBSeq.
Justin
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