yes 4 channels would be good - that is what i thought when i first looked at the unit
thanks for clearing up the the breakout boards :) i was thinking this would take up a row (84hp)
as for the internal or external screen ?
isn't the ipod connected via lightning jack ?
or is it integrated in into the unit ?-- FSK1138
The iPod will be integrated from the inside but should be easily removable. We will make sure that you can plug it from one of the faceplate's USB boards as well. But from a user interface standpoint, having it inside will be nicer, because the graphical user interface can be aligned with the channel's knobs.
-- ishizeno
I have decided to follow your advice and make the iPod Touch an external component. In fact, I am removing it entirely and replacing it with a built-in Raspberry Pi that will act as web server, serving the UI to any external device over WiFi. More on this on my blog:
https://ishizeno.wordpress.com/2015/01/30/no-more-ipod-touch/