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Tools for augmenting user experience with Playtronica devices
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Could you log the midi output of playtron please? #3

Closed inktrap closed 2 years ago

inktrap commented 2 years ago

Hi! I was just wondering if you could log the midi output of the playtron so that I have a clearer picture how I would have to remap it to work with e.g. a volca fm. The playtronica website just says that the names of the notes are on the back.

avibrown commented 2 years ago

Hi, do I understand correctly that you're interested in knowing which one of the Playtron contacts was activated?

Unfortunately my Playtron died, so I don't have a way of testing this at the moment :(

inktrap commented 2 years ago

Hi Avi,

owh I am sorry to hear that. Yeah I would like the midi data for each contact activation. But tbh during the last time I did a lot of research and started two other musical projects which are based on DIY electronics.

If you liked your playtron but want to tinker a bit you may found this interesting: https://www.adafruit.com/product/2024 With an arduino and the capacitive touch shield and some crocodile clips, that you already have, you can build your own playtron pretty easily … you can play twelve notes with it, which is one octave. Given that the shield is 12$ and the arduino uno is even cheaper if you order it made by a third-party (like 10$ with a breadboard aso.) it would be even cheaper.

Have a nice day :)