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ZX Spectrum CPLD-based clone for rubber case

“Another CPLD-based ZX Spectrum clone for 48K rubber case with some sweet features. Tech specs - Half-sized PCB for 48K rubber case, case modifications isn’t necessary - Pentagon, Spectrum 128K and Spectrum 48K timings - Altera EPM1270 CPLD - Real Z80 in …

Project  Laser Harp

Laser Harp

“This is a musical instrument that uses MIDI communication, lasers, and photoresistors to generate sounds. Story To create this instrument, I took inspiration from other existing laser harp models, which however are very bulky and expensive. My goal was therefore …

Arduino Tone One Year On!

“One year ago I posted the following two articles: Arduino Tone Generator Arduino Note Generator Shortly followed by an associated video on YouTube and so the Simple DIY Electronic Music Projects blog was born! They were then followed by the …

Tiny MIDI controller with Raspberry Pi Pico

“With a MIDI library available for the Raspberry Pi Pico making a little MIDI “piano” is relatively easy. The MacroPad which I build last month is the perfect little device to play around with this. If you are interested in …

Xiao Mx MIDI Device

“A simple MIDI device that uses the Adafruit TinyUSB library, a Seeed Studio Xiao, 6 Cherry Mx stabilised switches and 5 9mm Alpha pots.”

Cardboard MIDI Drum Pad

“My sister and I were talking a bit ago and she said she wanted a drum. The problem is she’s in college! Roommates are not going to appreciate that. I looked for options online, but found nothing. All sorts …

DIY USB Midi Controller With Arduino: a Beginner’s Guide

“I love MIDI Controllers! They are some of the coolest yet most powerful devices for controlling mixed media - traditionally used to connect to music software (like Ableton Live) to play virtual instruments as well as control effects - but can also …

USB MIDI Adapter

“Simple USB to MIDI adapter based on an Arduino Micro or Leonardo, optionally with the ability to filter the MIDI data. I searched the net how to build a USB to MIDI adapter using an Arduino, but unfortunately I only …

Raspberry Pi Pico and LED Arcade Button MIDI Controller

“DIY MIDI Controller Build your own CircuitPython powered MIDI controller! This “MIDI fighter”-like controller features 16 arcade buttons with built-in LEDs, an OLED screen and joystick. Play drums, synthesizers or anything MIDI related! All of the electronics are housed …

Arduino Tone Polyphony

“I’ve been reading about the Oskitone 555Poly which looks like a lot of fun. It is a fully polyphonic sound generator based on one 555 oscillator circuit per key, each one individually tuned to the note you want it …