MIDI, CircuitPython, CPX and Pi Pico

Inspired by my initial play with the Raspberry Pi Pico and MicroPython, I wanted to also see what I could do with both the Micro:bit and my Adafruit Circuit Playground Express MIDI-wise too. Both are 3.3V boards and both can run a variant of MicroPython - either native or using the Adafruit version - CircuitPython. … Continue reading MIDI, CircuitPython, CPX and Pi Pico →

WS003 – Drums and Touch

This is the next of my worksheets collecting together a number of related projects with a single list of parts and a suggested "building order". This time all relating to touch interfaces or percussive projects. This worksheet links together the following projects: Arduino Relay Bolero Arduino MIDI Relay Drumkit Arduino MIDI Relay Servo Drumkit Instant … Continue reading WS003 – Drums and Touch →

Micro:bit Touch Piano

I've had a Micro:bit for a while now and recently found a "piano shield" from Keyestudio so thought I'd give it a go. These are the key tutorials for the main concepts used in this project: Micro:bit MakeCode Editor Keyestudio KS0440 Piano Module If you are new to the Micro:bit try the Micro:bit Getting Started … Continue reading Micro:bit Touch Piano →