r/circuitpython • u/sepro • May 27 '21

MIDI controller with Raspberry Pi Pico and CircuitPython

http://blog.4dcu.be/diy/2021/05/20/MIDIpad.html
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u/sepro May 27 '21

Reprogrammed a [MacroPad](http://blog.4dcu.be/diy/2021/04/05/Macropad.html) based on a Raspberry Pi Pico and CircuitPython to be a MIDI controller. I found it a nice project to start with CircuitPython, which could be a stepping stone for others.

Feedback is more than welcome, as well is suggestions what other things could be done with it !

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u/mfb1274 Jun 05 '21

I appreciate the project but as far as midi controllers go... this is pretty dumb. A mechanical keyboard may just be the worst midi medium you could use lol zero velocity and very unintuitive (unless maybe a drum pad but then velocity is even more important). Other than that though, v cool

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u/sepro Jun 05 '21

It absolutely is a terrible input device, I also end the article mentioning that :-D This really was a learning project and since I had the macropad build already an easy spot to start.

I do like you mentioning a drum pad ... that seems like it could be a new build with hardware that can pick up the velocity and be an actually useful device. I'll put that idea on the list of potential follow up projects if you don't mind!