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MIDI Fighter

A MIDI controller with arcade push buttons and 32 RGB LEDs

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This project was created on 09/10/2017 and last updated 2 years ago.

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I decided to build my own Midi Fighter, a MIDI controller that uses arcade push buttons and has RGB LEDs for a light show. Powered by an ATmega32u4 and runs on Arduino libraries. Works with GarageBand, Ableton Live, Traktor, etc. Full build log here: https://medium.com/@monkeytypewritr/building-your-own-midi-fighter-406948137f8f

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  • 16 × SANWA OBSC 24mm Push Button Clear body with black plunger
  • 32 × SK6812 MINI 3535 RGB LED
  • 1 × ATmega32u4 Microprocessors, Microcontrollers, DSPs / ARM, RISC-Based Microcontrollers
  • 1 × Hardware Top/Bottom anodized aluminum mounting plates, M3 machine screws, standoffs
  • 1 × PCB Black soldermask with ENIG finish

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Luke wrote 09/28/2017 at 06:13 • point

I really want to build one of these but I'm not sure about the ATmega32u4, I'm not sure if I have the skill to hand-solder a QFP chip.

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w4ilun wrote 09/28/2017 at 07:42 • point

Luke, I have a few extra PCBs with all the SMD pre-soldered, and also the aluminum plates. PM me if you're interested.

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Eugene wrote 10/24/2020 at 09:57 • point

I'm interested if you still have them. If not, would you care sharing the Bill of Materials?

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Craig Hissett wrote 10/24/2020 at 22:16 • point

Yeah, what Eugene said! :-)

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