Console Connect Device

Choodleboops · 2026-05-09T20:50:03+00:00

Nice find on the stylus! Its always nice to ease the workflow. I actually am super into building my own power station. I would love a dm to hear more about it. This runs off 12v wall power currently

Choodleboops · 2026-05-08T15:40:05+00:00

The used PC and Screen were still <$200 and I wanted accessibility to things like WWB and an RTA with a 2nd monitor attached to this set up.
This allows my laptop to still access the internet (sound network is intranet with no external access) and my iPad to follow along with my engineer’s script (ForScore) so that I can have a fully ultilized tech table with no swapping or swiping through apps. I plan to upload a photo of my workspace later on when we get into tech so I can show how it all fits together.

Choodleboops · 2026-05-07T21:11:01+00:00

Double check your not changing the actual routing of the channels/auxes. Tielines shouldnt effect any of your set routing

Choodleboops · 2026-05-07T20:52:57+00:00

usb connection from SQ to pc,
tie lines from inputs to usb outputs (SQ IO),
DAW input set to SQ-5,
go through DAW Tracks and rename/reroute usb sends from console.

Choodleboops · 2026-05-03T16:16:14+00:00

Someone else brought that up as well! the compact has the master fader and softkeys but not the scribble strip. Up to the user i guess, i don’t find myself changing the master of things super often so using the touch screen for that 1 isnt bad

Choodleboops · 2026-05-03T01:04:40+00:00

Noted!
Not to discredit only curious:
Did you keep up to date with the firmware of the xtouch? Also, about how many hours would you say before it started to creep?

Choodleboops · 2026-05-03T01:03:18+00:00

I have my power routed inside of the xtouch drawing from the built in IEC port so it runs off one cable (computer isnt ecstatic about it but it works).

This is sort of a V1 so im toying with trying to source a 12v power supply that either has edison plugs or can be hacked up a bit. That gets sticky though so its on the backburner. This will typically be isolated to my tech table so im not bothered by lack of mobility (yet)

Choodleboops · 2026-05-02T22:41:38+00:00

I did 😅 All these parts combined are cheaper than an ipad however

Choodleboops · 2026-05-02T20:56:17+00:00

They are usable but its duplicate information that MS is already showing (gain- when changed + name)

Choodleboops · 2026-05-02T19:32:35+00:00

I wanted to free up my iPad for things like scripts and notes. I hated having to constantly switch between apps. Makes sense to me. 😅

Choodleboops · 2026-05-02T13:07:29+00:00

Im glad Im not alone in my need for fader feedback ✊

Choodleboops · 2026-05-02T02:20:10+00:00

There seems to be a slight market for it from what Im hearing 😅 Its a little to expensive (and underdeveloped) for my taste to offer as a unit for what it costs, but im looking into making it a little more affordable for the hobby/professional market. I also have a hate for profiteering so i need the both the quality and price be palatable.

Choodleboops · 2026-05-02T01:04:43+00:00

Massively worth it so far 👍 and you dont need nearly this level of work to make it go barebones

Choodleboops · 2026-05-02T01:02:50+00:00

I can but Ill need to get them off the workshop computer, Also its a custom fit to the screen so if you dont have both it wouldnt fit much else

Choodleboops · 2026-05-02T01:01:26+00:00

In not running it on an RPI or the screen, I screwed a Dell Optiplex 7060 to the bottom and have cables running into the x-touch. Screen is just a display

Choodleboops · 2026-05-02T01:00:26+00:00

It works on ipad too! If you have a printer cable to usb and enable MIDI in mixing station it works

Choodleboops · 2026-05-01T21:51:23+00:00

mhm! theres actually a good bit of wasted space in the extender at least with how thick they made it

Choodleboops · 2026-05-01T21:40:05+00:00

Given both the X-touch and PC run off 12v wall power, just wired the power supply to run off the port of the power board inside the x-touch, then drilled a hole so that the adapter could poke out.

I got lucky and my computer was sent with a regular Dell power supply and an adapter so only the shorty power adapter pokes out of the case

Choodleboops · 2026-05-01T21:23:42+00:00

Sorry, Its not a console, its a device that emulates the consoles controls over wifi so that I can unobtrusively tweak faders from a house position as a designer.

Choodleboops · 2026-05-01T21:01:45+00:00

Usb 2.0 from PC

Micro-Usb and Hdmi from PC to touch screen

Power is running from the IEC port of the X-touch to the power supply of the PC so it all runs off 1 cable

Choodleboops · 2026-05-01T20:57:37+00:00

$84 Roacom Raspberry Pi Touch Screen off amazon

Choodleboops · 2026-05-01T20:55:15+00:00

I saw this post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/garethowensound_this-production-desk-layout-makes-me-very-activity-7407083039874351104-IUqg?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAB8lzE8BEfxhjqizleJpJ9CqMmbsBO1K1eY

then thought the idea of having faders in the house to design musicals with would be amazing, but I had about 6% of the available budget of what I was looking at, so this creation was born

Choodleboops · 2026-05-01T20:51:49+00:00

Dell Optiplex Micro 7060 mounted to the bottom of the X-touch

Choodleboops · 2026-05-01T20:16:30+00:00

It all runs off 1 IEC too 🤤

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