Forbidden Planet “Krell” Display – MIDI CC Controller – Part 2

This revisits my Forbidden Planet “Krell” Display – MIDI CC Controller using my Forbidden Planet “Krell” Display PCB with a Waveshare RP2040 to create more of a "all in one" device. Warning! I strongly recommend using old or second hand equipment for your experiments.  I am not responsible for any damage to expensive instruments! If you … Continue reading Forbidden Planet “Krell” Display – MIDI CC Controller – Part 2

Forbidden Planet “Krell” Display EuroRack Module

This project uses my Forbidden Planet “Krell” Display and the Forbidden Planet “Krell” Display PCB Design but with some slight variations that means it could be EuroRack mounted with a control voltage (CV) input. This is a DIY module only for use in my own DIY system. Do NOT use this alongside expensive modules in an … Continue reading Forbidden Planet “Krell” Display EuroRack Module

Duppa I2C MIDI Controller – Part 3

This is a follow up post to Part 2 expanding on the code and adding in some of the alternative control options I mentioned. Part 1 - getting to know the devices and testing them out. Part 2 - adding MIDI to the LED ring and I2C encoder. Part 3 - adding normal encoder, plain potentiometer, and endless potentiometer … Continue reading Duppa I2C MIDI Controller – Part 3

Forbidden Planet “Krell” Display – MIDI CC Controller

This takes my Forbidden Planet “Krell” Display and adds some potentiometers to turn it into a MIDI CC message controller. Forbidden Planet “Krell” Display – MIDI CC Controller – Part 2 https://makertube.net/w/vz9RucdW1oi2XzAqPBa96g Warning! I strongly recommend using old or second hand equipment for your experiments.  I am not responsible for any damage to expensive instruments! If … Continue reading Forbidden Planet “Krell” Display – MIDI CC Controller

Multi-Mode MIDI Step Sequencer – CDR Format – Part 3

This post revisits the "CDR format" (CD Rack Format) panel version of my Multi-Mode MIDI Step Sequencer. Part 1 detailed the build and testing of the panel. Part 2 updated and enhanced the Multi-Mode MIDI Step Sequencer code to run on the panel. Part 3 (this post) details the design of a panel using a … Continue reading Multi-Mode MIDI Step Sequencer – CDR Format – Part 3

EuroRack 6HP MCU Pots and Jacks PCB Build Guide

Here are the build notes for my EuroRack 6HP MCU Pots and Jacks PCB designed to be used with my EuroRack 6HP MCU Experimenter Module. Warning! I strongly recommend using old or second hand equipment for your experiments.  I am not responsible for any damage to expensive instruments! If you are new to electronics, see … Continue reading EuroRack 6HP MCU Pots and Jacks PCB Build Guide

EuroRack 6HP MCU Pots and Jacks PCB Design

This is an add-on for my EuroRack 6HP MCU Experimenter Module to support several different configurations of potentiometers and jack sockets. EuroRack 6HP MCU Pots and Jacks PCB 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! If you are new … Continue reading EuroRack 6HP MCU Pots and Jacks PCB Design

Arduino MIDI Master Volume Control

This project uses an Arduino Uno or Nano with a potentiometer to create a MIDI Master Volume Control. 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 Arduino tutorials for the main concepts used in this project: … Continue reading Arduino MIDI Master Volume Control

ESP32 WROOM Mozzi Experimenter PCB Build Guide

Here are the build notes for my ESP32 WROOM Mozzi Experimenter PCB Design. Warning! I strongly recommend using old or second hand equipment for your experiments.  I am not responsible for any damage to expensive instruments! If you are new to electronics and microcontrollers, see the Getting Started pages. Bill of Materials ESP32 WROOM Mozzi Experimenter PCB … Continue reading ESP32 WROOM Mozzi Experimenter PCB Build Guide

ESP32 WROOM Educational Modular Synth Thing PCB Design

For the context of this PCB design, see: Educational DIY Synth Thing. The build guide can be found here: ESP32 WROOM Educational Modular Synth Thing PCB 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! The Circuit The key design decisions … Continue reading ESP32 WROOM Educational Modular Synth Thing PCB Design