Arduino MIDI Proto Shield – Part 2

Here is the build guide for my Arduino MIDI Proto Shield. Tutorials used in this project: Arduino MIDI Interfaces If you are new to microcontrollers, see the Getting Started pages. Bill of Materials The Arduino MIDI Proto Shield PCB (GitHub link below). 4x 220Ω resistors 1x 4K7Ω resistor 1N914 or 1N4148 diode or similar 100nF ceramic capacitor 6N138 … Continue reading Arduino MIDI Proto Shield – Part 2 →

Arduino VS1053 General MIDI Synth

A while back I had a bit of a play with some VS1003 and VS1053 modules as MIDI modules, but I never really fully explained how to use them as a General MIDI sound module. This thought was prompted by Sheila (midi_in_out on Twitter) who posted one of her own compositions for use with her … Continue reading Arduino VS1053 General MIDI Synth →

Raspberry Pi Pico MIDI Proto Expander – Part 2

Here is the build guide for my Raspberry Pi Pico MIDI Proto Expander. Warning! I strongly recommend using old or second hand equipment for your experiments. I am not responsible for any damage to expensive instruments! These are the key tutorials for the main concepts used in this project: PCB Design in KiCad from Arduino Uno Dual … Continue reading Raspberry Pi Pico MIDI Proto Expander – Part 2 →

3V3 MIDI Module PCB – Part 2

Here is the build guide for my 3V3 MIDI Module PCB. Warning! I strongly recommend using old or second hand equipment for your experiments. I am not responsible for any damage to expensive instruments! These are the key tutorials for the main concepts used in this project: PCB Design in KiCad from Arduino Uno Dual Merge MIDI … Continue reading 3V3 MIDI Module PCB – Part 2 →

Raspberry Pi Pico MIDI Splitter

Thinking ahead to the type of projects that might be useful for my Lo-Fi Orchestra in the future, one thing I wanted was some kind of MIDI distribution module. This project is based on the Raspberry Pi Pico Multi MIDI Router but has eight OUT ports connected to the Pico's PIO rather than four IN and … Continue reading Raspberry Pi Pico MIDI Splitter →

Arduino MIDI Proto Shield

Whilst on the topic of MIDI modules with built-in expansion capabilities, I also wanted a prototyping shield for an Arduino Uno that has the MIDI circuitry pre-built, so this is the next project. Update: Find the Build Guide here: Arduino MIDI Proto Shield - Part 2 Tutorials used in this project: Arduino MIDI Interfaces Notes on … Continue reading Arduino MIDI Proto Shield →

Raspberry Pi Pico MIDI Proto Expander

I am a bit fan of the Pimoroni Dual Expander module for the Raspberry Pi Pico. I've used it quite a lot with my Raspberry Pi Pico MIDI "pack" Interface for example. So I thought it might be nice to place my 3V3 MIDI Module onto a board following the same idea, giving space for a … Continue reading Raspberry Pi Pico MIDI Proto Expander →

3V3 MIDI Module PCB

I have a range of Ready-Made MIDI Modules but all of my 3V3 ready ones tend to be DIY MIDI Interfaces, so I thought I'd capture the now largely ubiquitous 3V3 MIDI circuit that I keep using into a single module. Note: This is recommended for use with cheap microcontrollers, NOT more expensive single board computers such … Continue reading 3V3 MIDI Module PCB →

Raspberry Pi Pico Multi MIDI Router – Part 4

From the first time I put my Raspberry Pi Pico Multi MIDI Router onto protoboard, I thought it would be handy to have a PCB version. This post describes the design process to do just that. Update: Find the Build Guide here: Raspberry Pi Pico Multi MIDI Router - Part 5 Tutorials used in this project: … Continue reading Raspberry Pi Pico Multi MIDI Router – Part 4 →

Raspberry Pi Pico Multi MIDI Router – Revisited

After publishing the details of my diy proto-board version of my Raspberry Pi Pico Multi MIDI Router I got into a conversation with @VE7FIM on Twitter about MIDI boards for the Pico and they very kindly offered to design and build a dual MIDI interface board for me for my Pico. This was back in … Continue reading Raspberry Pi Pico Multi MIDI Router – Revisited →