Sorry Jon, newbe needs help

[tugman]

Hello Jon,

I have worked in electronics for years but I am new to the microprocessors.
     I have an application where I would like to use a prop1 and a vmusic2 to play some sound bites on my boat.  I would like to have 8 sound bites loaded into the vmusic2.
     I want to use 8 separate push buttons and be able to chose the sound clip by pressing the corresponding button.  I don't need any  automated cycling of the clips. I am hopeful that if I can get this to work then I can move on pretty much on my own.  I have been reading through the tutorial on the efx-tek site and I can understand most of the examples.  I just need a push started .
    I know you have to be very busy and any help at all would be much appreciated.

Thanks so much, Russ Byrer

[JonnyMac]

The Prop-1 only has eight IO points and the VMUSIC (the way I do it) needs two pins -- this leaves only six left.  If you're okay with adding four diodes to the setup I can show you how to use five inputs to easily read the eight buttons.

[tugman]

The Prop-1 only has eight IO points and the VMUSIC (the way I do it) needs two pins -- this leaves only six left.  If you're okay with adding four diodes to the setup I can show you how to use five inputs to easily read the eight buttons.

Yes, that would be great.  I would be happy with 8, could I run more than 8 buttons?  Say 10 or 12?  If thats a problem, I will be more than happy with 8.

[JonnyMac]

Let's get things working with eight, then consider more later.  I believe, especially for newcomers, that one should work toward a big goal in discrete steps so that you can gain confidence along the way.

[tugman]

OK, sounds good to me!

[tugman]

OK, sounds good to me!

Can anyone else out there help me with this?