DIY USB MIDI Drum Kit using Maker Pi Pico and CircuitPython

Introduction

Turn your box into a simple drum kit!

Video

Hardware Preparation

This is the list of items used in the video.

• Maker Pi Pico OR
• Raspberry Pi Pico with
• Maker Pi Pico Base
• Analog Piezoelectric Ceramic Vibration Module

Sample Program

This is CircuitPython sample program and have been tested with CircuitPython 6.3.0. Before that, please include the following additional libraries:

• adafruit_midi

You may download the CircuitPython Libraries Bundle - here.

Try Ableton Live for free (90 days) - https://www.ableton.com/en/trial/

Thank You

References:

• Adafruit MIDI Library
• MatGyver DIY Electric MIDI

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