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 →

MiniDexed Raspberry Pi IO Board – Part 3

This is the set of build notes for the larger of my MiniDexed Raspberry Pi IO Boards. 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: My first … Continue reading MiniDexed Raspberry Pi IO Board – Part 3 →

MiniDexed Raspberry Pi IO Board – Part 2

This is the set of build notes for the smaller of my MiniDexed Raspberry Pi IO Boards. Update: There is a newer version of this board: MiniDexed Raspberry Pi IO Board V2 Design. Warning! I strongly recommend using old or second hand equipment for your experiments. I am not responsible for any damage to expensive instruments! These … Continue reading MiniDexed Raspberry Pi IO Board – Part 2 →

Raspberry Pi Pico MIDI Module PCB – Part 2

My Raspberry Pi Pico MIDI Module PCB arrived today, so here is the build guide! 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 … Continue reading Raspberry Pi Pico MIDI Module PCB – Part 2 →

MiniDexed Raspberry Pi IO Board

I've been toying with the idea of some kind of IO board for my MiniDexed experiments for use with a Raspberry Pi. I initially wanted something fully self-contained - i.e. just pop it on a Raspberry Pi and you're good to go. But then it was pointed out that having all the IO connections on … Continue reading MiniDexed Raspberry Pi IO Board →

Raspberry Pi Pico MIDI Module PCB

I've now built several DIY Raspberry Pi Pico MIDI interfaces, and despite several hints via social media, no-one has come forward to make me a simple MIDI interface module, so I've decided to have another go at making a PCB myself. Update: Find the Build Guide here: Raspberry Pi Pico MIDI Module PCB - Part 2 … Continue reading Raspberry Pi Pico MIDI Module PCB →

Arduino Uno Dual Merge MIDI “Shield” – Part 3

Having been sitting and waiting for my Seeedstudio Fusion order from the board designed in part 2, three weeks later - it's here! So this is by way of an assembly guide and review of the design and production. Warning! I strongly recommend using old or second hand equipment for your experiments. I am not … Continue reading Arduino Uno Dual Merge MIDI “Shield” – Part 3 →

Arduino Uno Dual Merge MIDI “Shield” – Part 2

I've been meaning to have a try at PCB design for a while. I'd like to add it to the list of things I'm amateurly enthusiastically ignorant about. I've not seen anything like my Arduino Uno Dual Merge MIDI “Shield” available anywhere but it is built of individual designs I am very familiar with, so I … Continue reading Arduino Uno Dual Merge MIDI “Shield” – Part 2 →