You Need This Amazing DIY Volume Mixer

After years of wanting a physical way to control the volume of various applications, I finally found a good one with the Deej Mixer. Let's take a deeper look at it!
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Deej Github: github.com/omriharel/deej
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My STL file: www.thingiverse.com/thing:453...
Arduino Nano: amzn.to/3iI9Mob
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[@richardgenck2692]

Super helpful, thanks! I've been wanting something exactly like this for about 6 years now, I'm stoked to finally be able to make it happen.

[@TechByMattB]

What?!? this is awesome. I've honestly wanted something like this for a long time. Definitely will be making one or integrating this type of arduino/potentiometer volume control into a future project. This is a great first video back!

[@BradSnyder1]

That’s a very neat project. Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@DjMikeWatt]

This is fantastic. I found the video by searching for this exact thing. I was hoping it was something that existed, but having a DIY is even better! I recently got a 3D printer and this is a hell of a great use for it. Also, this will be my first Arduino project ever. So, I'm super excited! Already bought all the stuff on the list! Thanks!

[@4ortytoon]

hell yes!! this is pretty much exactly what ive been hoping to find since 2016!! cant believe it took me this long to find. i wanted to find something just like this that was touch screen instead. it would basically mirrior 'Windows Volume Mixer' similar to this DIY build but without being specific before hand of which programs to control. a new slider would display as a program opens and it is removed once the program closes. there would be other functions in the tocuh screen idea such as rearranging the order of sliders by dragging but in this DIY build i definitely like the expandability.

[@evert4205]

I build one a year ago and loving it to death. Its zo easy and precise. and a great beginner project

[@zdog90210]

I have been looking for this for years. Thank you for making this video! I have no idea why a company doesn't make one. I may make a couple for my friends to cover the cost of mine 😏

[@loudroarYT]

This thing is amazing. I hate how long it takes to print this thing. but I already have the nano programed and knobs came in. Rough in works perfect!!!! Thanks for this

[@djk8541]

I've been looking for something like this for a long time and was thinking about ordering the PCPanel Mini, but I think I'd really like one like you built. Great upload

[@CJF02]

I'm so surprised this doesn't already exist and sold cheaply. Literally blows my mind. But thanks for the video! Might be a cool project...

[@ryanhealey1300]

Yo this is sick! Great video man

[@yekuukey5592]

Great camera work thanks for the video

[@Purely_Satisfying]

Unbelievably helpful. Great video, thank you👍😎

[@rafee9442]

Great vid! Hope college is/was going well

[@thephilipxperimentx6807]

Great video man!!!!

[@soniccinos]

Awesome!!! Definitely gonna try this project!!!!

[@Schjoenz]

Have you had success? Coz it doesn't work for me. I am using windows 11 and I think that's the case because deej have been dormant since 3 years ago. It wasn't updated to work on windows 11.

[@soniccinos]

@@Schjoenz I did had success, but it was on win10.... I did had to try on another Arduino, since the one I first tried had some problems sending data to the serial (Some random new lines characters was being sent)

[@ayush112000]

omg i wanted this 2 years ago. built a macro keyboard instead because it was the next best thing

[@generalsamvods5661]

this is the best thing ive seen thank you im about to make one

[@kbar11]

Can't really make this myself so I went with the PC Panel. It is a lot more than $15 going for under a $100 but better than a goxlr. If I had the tools and what not to do this tho I would have totally done this! Really cool, maybe one day I'll be able to make one

[@comptvlee]

THE HAIR. LOVE YOU CHARLES.

[@KryptonicHD]

He lives!

[@IcyRespawn]

Awesome video! :)

[@JorganaPT]

i loved the video. great job. i was wondering if i can add 2 or 3 buttons to switch the output. Egg: click button 1-> output headset; click button 2-> speakers

[@TechAlways]

Jorge Santos there are different versions of the program with different functionality on the GitHub and linked in the discord and I’m pretty sure some have buttons

[@ShantiL_]

There is PC Panel who did this but rgb and it's 50 dollars. The fact that you diy it is impressive thx !

[@calebwooldridge242]

Does something like this work with a dac/amp stack (I currently own for music - schiit magni/modi). I'm still unsure if volume controllers can be used in conjuction with a Dac or if you can only use one at a time.

[@12yoshi]

This is awesome!

[@mommasboyfilms]

I love your design! Can you share the STL?

[@hassiebassie19]

Can you also include music buttons: Play/pause, previous, next. To this device?

[@320roscoe]

could a cloud lifter be add and make this in to a golxr mini? or even a usb/head phone/xlr jack plug

[@Skipdex]

Thanks. Thats what i wanted.

[@stephenhauer9055]

Okay, so maybe stupid question, but what happens if you turn the knobs when the PC is switched off? Because potis have a limited degree of turn, wouldn't it be better to use rotary encoders?

[@Deadlyhollowreaper]

are you able to make a mic mute switch and shortcut button like the stream decks?

[@gordon_2233]

Is there any way to integrate media controls easily, such as pause, next song etc

[@3rutu5]

a bit late to the party, but if i had an audio project, without any pc connected, reckon you could use this to make a graphic equilizer?

[@CoalitionGaming]

Fantastic

[@FoneBone27]

Very nice. Did any one make a PCI board for this ?

[@optimus6858]

Thanks u showed us the way in , but not the way out 😃 3:35 why is the board in the device red ! wish u showed how to wire up and steps but thanks man

[@butterlover6267]

the STL link not there anymore. New links plz!

[@johnrodes4859]

Can i use a pre built device with deej? for example 1). a programmable keyboard from amazon, which has 3 knobs, can I use deej to program those knobs for different volume controls? 2). A device such as fifine SC3 which is essentially a mixer but it has sliders and mute button but it doesn't have a software so u cant route different audio outputs, can i use this device with Deej?

[@ldotpapa]

You say that applying 5V into 30A of the breadboard will provide 5V to 30B, 30C, 30D and 30E for potentiometers. Does this mean that on your own mixer there are 5 potentiometers/knobs but only 4 are connected?

[@lxixkrunch5143]

Can you do this with macros? I just have problems with discord getting too loud when clutching

[@320roscoe]

now if there was a sight to buy the housing for the slider or what you made if you did not have a 3d printer , Electronic shops had boxes years back for stuff, DIY kit for lots of thing all one had to do is solder all the part together( ?kit of a mic diy xlr or usb like shure)

[@georgebanakos5982]

i cant find out how to download config.yaml and deej.exe (i try to understand arduino :/ )

[@ogbutta9996]

is there anywhere I can buy something like this ?

[@trungquyenha9951]

Can i make this wireless with bluetooth module ?

[@rosco4659]

Just saying the other day in a discord chat I need something like this.

[@TaynanQuintino]

I cant make work on arduino pro micro, it works?

[@joseavalos9988]

the Breadboard have 170 points right? the cables you used were F-F or M-F (10cm or not)? I know so little about that stuff

[@diamond7775]

do you need to buy wires or a soldering iron?

[@4tra]

would it work with elgato mic ?

[@hashirowais6475]

How much infill did you use?

[@anymoustrend4074]

Hello, thanks for the great idea, simple question do I need a soldering iron ?

[@TechAlways]

Technically you could do it with pinned cables but soldering would make it more durable and leave less room for failure

[@anymoustrend4074]

@@TechAlways I wan't to use this case as I dont have a 3D Printer. would it be feseable with the included knobs ? www.amazon.de/gp/product/B07TCH8DBY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@willshepherd4544]

This will save my A55 while streaming. Thank you!!!!!! ANnnd your hair is BOSS! Love your channel, would love to see more content,

[@stevechatza]

I found that the backplate wasnt fitting nicely so I edited your model in Fusion 360 and I made it use ME bolts and nuts , but nice design overall 👍

[@NuthatchNovice]

Any chance you have posted on Thingiverse? Thanks in advance.

[@shahriarkhan7141]

Man please please reply me🥺🥺🥺🥺 Can I do the same thing with v8 audio live sound card?

[@vxgamer6409]

is there something you can buy

[@IYIySTiiKv1]

Hey great build! Could you update your thingiverse file with the press fit case design please

[@TechAlways]

My bad, had two STLs with the same name. The friction fit back panel should be on the thingiverse now

[@IYIySTiiKv1]

Awesome thanks for the quick reply

[@TechBankPC]

The return???

[@esotericbear9829]

Because you would only be playing 1 game at a time, could you assign 10 games to 1 knob? That way whatever game/program is active, is the one that would be affected?

[@diamond7775]

yes you can add however many games you want to the config of the deej program.

[@daddydanny5588]

gr8 vid

[@elverono]

how do i find something like this, i want to buy it.... any suggestions?

[@nathanshields9665]

this is a very similar thing that is definitely more expensive than making your own but *I think* has more customizability (or at least it is easier than writing a config) www.getpcpanel.com/product-page/pre-order-pcpanel-rgb

[@Schjoenz]

Are you still active? This doesn't work on windows 11 anymore. I really wanted to build one but I don't know how to recode the deej from github to make it work with windows 11. I really need some help on this project coz I am always using volume controls from windows when we have some programs.

[@Jose-hh4mi]

What do I do when my potentiometer only go from 0-60 volume and they only respond for the last 10° of turning

[@anymoustrend4074]

I am having the same issue here found any solution yet ?

[@nathantebbens634]

@@anymoustrend4074 make sure you're using a 10k ohm potentiometer

[@damonlemke]

I know you posted this months ago, but it sounds like you might be using logarithmic potentiometers instead of linear ones

[@punishertheman6458]

Pc Panel makes them now with RGB controls. they are great for those who don't want to build one themselves!

[@Utilisateur-02]

woao thank you

[@DylanPlayzz87]

Ok so big question. And please please see this. I always ask questions and no one answers. So let’s say that I want the audio to be separate from what I hear to what my stream hears. How can I do that? I think I kinda have a idea. But I’m not to sure. My thoughts are, the audio that this device that u can build controls what you hear. But what if you run two versions of this. With two audio boards that you build. One that runs your main computers audio and one that runs directly into some sort of software that controls it before the stream gets of. I’m not sure how to do it. But its an idea

[@LennyAQ]

Do you know about PCPanel?

[@Matt-pv6ne]

new video when?

[@shufaatalam8321]

Damn, it’s been a year since his last video

[@johnnydelgado3737]

Can we get an STL file for the enclosure?

[@TechAlways]

The thingiverse link for the STL is in the description

[@oatk]

@@TechAlways It is not there anymore. New links plz!

[@utubedeedot]

Please share stl file. Theres no link

[@jar9618]

@@utubedeedot I also need

[@utubedeedot]

@@jar9618 found it on thingiverse

[@pantherharri12224]

its been 4 years

[@GeekMed1]

Can it run on linux Edit : YES

[@IcyRespawn]

Yup, thanks to a massive contribution from Medusalix on GitHub we've managed to add full Linux support (based on PulseAudio)

[@frankiceal94]

i love you

[@rileykrieger6238]

Yo, ill be down to your house next weekend, any chance you got a graphics card you would give/sell me? Spilt a fuckin beer on mine, need a new one, everywhere is outta stock. Lemme know.

[@ProjectKingpin]

I want a fully digital version of this that keeps up to date with w/e u open in windows/ i dont wanna have to assign anything..... just a physical controller that allows complete control over the windows sound mixer in real time.

[@ziqtkd9029]

It's optional to use 1k potentiometer

[@Zarrar2802]

Hello handsome

[@Scott-re7ir]

NERD!! Jk, this is super cool.

[@Tacticalpanda757]

can someone just make this for me and ill buy it from them lol

[@iRPGxLegend]

Check Etsy someone is probably selling one

[@Neo_Moagi]

Processor: AMD athlon 200GE 3.25GHz APU with vega 3 graphics Motherboard: AMD A320 DDR4 Micro-ATX RYZEN mb Memory: 16GB DDR4 2666Mhz high performance gaming RAM Graphics card: integrated GPU share up to 2GB graphics Primary hard drive: 256GB Ultra-Fast SSD upto 550mb/s+ speed solid state drive Power supply: Gamdias KRATOS E1-500W RGB Power Supply Heatsink and CPU fan: standard heatsink and CPU fan GTA 5 Will it run? How much fps? How high graphics can it go without lagging? Will it lag? Will it overheat?

[@theskinnyindiaguy5089]

Don't forget to blind

This is not a mixer, it's a controller.

[@ihavecojones]

Were it not for the clickbaity thumbnail I would have watched this. But I just came here to shitpost. BURN THE CLICKBAITERS!

[@swiftyrich]

there was no way he was paying for that mixer, but he can afford to 3d print the case for his own. come on... $25..... how much was the 3d printed case? How much was the 3d printer?

[@vincenzofoti4623]

You know you don't need a 3d printer right? The developer literally used a shoebox to prototype. Also, just because someone has a 3d printer that can be used for tons of different stuff doesn't mean they can or want to spend hundreds of dollars for a gadget that has a single use.

[@TechAlways]

3d printer was $200 but its not accounted for in cost because its a tool not a part of the project. I'm an engineering student, I design stuff and get use out of it. The case was at most $3 worth of pla plastic. There are services online where you can print out your own models such as the stl files I included in the description if you don't have access to any printer.

[@JBCryptic]

Yea only $25.. plus all the tools you need to make it. Let me just go buy a 3d printer..

[@F0zzybe3ar]

Imagine posting a video with no explanation why you've been missing for year. Unsubscribed

[@TechAlways]

Explanation: I went to college and prioritized that over KZbin

[@F0zzybe3ar]

@@TechAlways should always keep your community informed 👍

[@TechAlways]

My bad, didn’t want to waste peoples time on some kind of I’m back video that would flop potentially hurting any future videos when I could just return to posting letting people know the same thing

[@CoalitionGaming]

Imagine being the kind of person that expects a YT Creator to keep them informed, then telling them you're unsubbing after they post a new video. The kind of unsub that any Creator will welcome lol.

[@F0zzybe3ar]

@@CoalitionGaming only takes one little community post to say they're focusing on other things. Not exactly difficult is it to keep people who watch their content informed.

[@Matt-pv6ne]

new video when?