DIY MIDI Controllers

seraph · Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2003 6:23 am Post subject: DIY MIDI Controllers

DIY MIDI Controllers using PIC Microcontrollers and Basic Stamps
By combining a PIC microcontroller or Basic Stamp II with a few passive components it is not difficult to construct your own knob box, trigger box, or other MIDI input device. A knowledge of electronics may be required for interfacing to some sensors. Both the Stamp and PIC provide an economical (under US$100) entry point into the world of alternative MIDI controllers.

seraph · Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2003 6:29 am Post subject:

Check Jordan D. Petkov. Scan the "Projects" section, he now markets kits, completed units, and customized microcode, so you can skip the programming if you want. If it were me, I would. And, you get to say that you bought your 'engine' from a guy in Bulgaria.

egw · Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2003 7:10 am Post subject:

Here's an inexpensive midi controller (knob box):
the Morpheus
http://www.blueboy-audio.de/
only $50! Why bother to build your own? Unless you really want some custom features.

egw · Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2003 7:12 am Post subject:

If you like to tinker, they also give you the source code!

elektro80 · Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2003 7:43 am Post subject:

I love that midi controlled home heating system!

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http://www.geocities.com/JDPetkov/Hardware/HomeHeat/HomeHeat.htm

mosc · Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2003 1:51 pm Post subject:

Great links. I love this sorta thing. I've bought my last MIDI controller with pots. The new tech is rotary encoders.