Raspberry Pi Pico MIDI Splitter (TTL)

This is a version of my Raspberry Pi Pico MIDI Splitter that omits the MIDI sockets and instead provides a 5V UART TX style output for use directly with 5V microcontrollers. Update: Find the Build Guide here: Raspberry Pi Pico MIDI Splitter (TTL) - Part 2 Tutorials used in this project: Raspberry Pi Pico MIDI Channel Router … Continue reading Raspberry Pi Pico MIDI Splitter (TTL) →

Raspberry Pi Pico MIDI Splitter – Part 2

This is the build guide for my Raspberry Pi Pico MIDI Splitter. If you are new to microcontrollers, see the Getting Started pages. Bill of Materials Raspberry Pi Pico MIDI Splitter PCB (GitHub link below) Raspberry Pi Pico 1x H11L1 optoisolator 3x 74HCT14 (has to be the HCT version, not the HC version) 19x 220Ω resistors 1x … Continue reading Raspberry Pi Pico MIDI Splitter – Part 2 →

Raspberry Pi Pico Multi MIDI Router – Part 5

This is the build guide for the PCB version of my Raspberry Pi Pico Multi MIDI Router. If you are new to microcontrollers, see the Getting Started pages. Bill of Materials The Raspberry Pi Pico Multi MIDI Router PCB (GitHub link below) Raspberry Pi Pico 6x H11L1 optoisolator 6x 470Ω resistors 6x 220Ω resistors 6x 33Ω resistors … Continue reading Raspberry Pi Pico Multi MIDI Router – Part 5 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →