My faceplates arrived from Holland from Machine Collective on Saturday. My father and I spent some time on Sunday putting together a prototype box. Everything is cut, glued and working great. Biggest issue I had is that I was using a panel mount USB connector to protect my arduino from the elements. But I picked type B to type A. Which means I need a type A to type A usb cable…. and even with my impressive box loads of electronic junk I have none to be seen.

The box is currently 3″ deep, so I’m thinking of trimming an inch off the bottom to reduce the height. The aim is to spray it with a non slip black spray I found – which seems to very closely match the finish of my black mac book which it will be paired with. Combined with the black faceplate and bright blue LED’s I do have to say it’s rather dandy looking.

My next step is to start working out which apps I need, and start familiarizing myself with them – so expect a fair amount of 101 style write-ups and walk thrus over the next few weeks.

In parallel, I think I might start soldering the second 64 set I have, but in a 4×16 arrangement.

I’ll get some pictures of the box tonight.