Since it is not possible to backdate blog entries, I will try to bring this blog up to date with my progress so far.
28 March 2010: I contacted John to enquire about buying his plans. At that time they were not ready so I had to wait a while.
24 April 2010: I received an email announcing that the plans were available and immediately ordered a set.
26 April 2010: I received the plans and started working out what tools and materials I would need.
28 April 2010: Received an email containing various MIDI files for testing Topsy as well as a selection of samples of musical arrangments.
16 July 2010: Ordered electronic components including MIDI decoder.