(Semi) Final Assembly

SD card slot

Wiring it all up

Fresh Coat of Paint

After the body was completely finished being routed and all electronic components were fitted, I brought the wood to my friend Igal's garage to paint. The body is an Olympic White nitrocellulose lacquer and the neck is gloss black. Due to time constraints, I couldn't quite get a professional finish but I think it turn out nicely given the circumstances.

Light Up Logo

New Button boards

The new button boards are assembled and working. They snap together flush and fit snuggly in the neck.

Assembled Master and DIN boards

I assembled the main and DIN boards. The main board was a real chore and I was pretty bleary eyed after handing all those SMD parts.

new touch plate PCB

Fingerboard

the fingerboard laser cut from a piece of 1/4" rosewood

Master Control Board

This is the brains of the operation. Based on the ATmega1280 (as used in the Arduino Mega), the master board takes inputs from the button pads, touch plates and all other sensors.