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|description = A small MIDI-Controller for DJs inside a casing of a SNES | |description = A small MIDI-Controller for DJs inside a casing of a SNES | ||
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== Overview == | |||
== Parts used == | |||
* '''50 RGB LEDs, common anode''' | |||
* '''USB<->MIDI Cable''' | |||
* '''8 Arcade Switches white/clear''' | |||
* '''8 potentiometers 10k, mono, linear, no raster''' | |||
* [http://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/tlc5940.pdf TLC5940 LED driver] | |||
* SNES | |||
* Arduino Mega | |||
* Plexiglas | |||
Most of the stuff was already there. I just had to order the bold marked things. | |||
== Milestones == | |||
=== ☑ sending MIDI === | |||
My first goal was sending MIDI data to the PC. | |||
MIDI is a pretty basic serial protocol transmitting data with 31250 baud. | |||
For testing purposes i send data at 9600 baud via the arduinos serial interface to a software called [http://projectgus.github.io/hairless-midiserial Hairless MIDI]. | |||
This will be changed in the future. | |||
=== ☑ preparing the case === | |||
All of the inner parts of the Super Nintendo have been removed. | |||
This includes the controller ports, the main PCB, the top dark-grey panel and also some plastic struts. | |||
The Controller-Port in the front was replaced by a 3d printed part. You can get the .stl and openscad file here: [[media:snes_front.zip|snes_front.zip]] | |||
The (still working) console parts will be put into a new fancy case to give this classic console a new life. | |||
[[File:snes_faceplate_v2.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Faceplate v2]] | |||
=== ☑ cutting the faceplate === | |||
The faceplate was laser-cut. Until now i have built three iterations of this part. | |||
# Wood - Buttons were too close together and had only 24mm holes. | |||
# Wood - Buttons and pots fit great | |||
# Plexiglas (latest) - same as above but shiny, see-through acrylic glas<br>i knew it was a great idea to order that casemodding window kit back in 2003. | |||
You can get the latest files here: [[media:snes_faceplate.zip|snes_faceplate.zip]] (contains SVG and DXF) | |||
=== ☑ installing and wiring buttons and pots === | |||
=== ☑ make nice holders for the components === | |||
=== ☑ add blinkenlights === | |||
Every project needs [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blinkenlights blinkenlights].<br> | |||
Although the arduino has 54 digital outputs it cannot provide enough energy for 16 RGB LEDs (48 channels). Therefore i used the awesome TLC5940 LED driver ICs for driving the LEDs. For this i soldered a own breadboard | |||
Demo-video here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpaUb_CSQ_E] | |||
=== ☐ design proper power distribution === | |||
=== ☐ solve lights+potentiometer issues === | |||
=== ☐ send real MIDI === | |||
=== ☐ make nice connectors section === | |||
=== ☐ add more awesome features === | |||
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Latest revision as of 14:04, 10 September 2022
You are visiting an old member project. The information found on "SNES DJ Controller" might be out of date. Project from 2017| SNES DJ Controller Release status: beta [box doku] | |
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| Description | A small MIDI-Controller for DJs inside a casing of a SNES |
| Author(s) | Jan |
Overview
Parts used
- 50 RGB LEDs, common anode
- USB<->MIDI Cable
- 8 Arcade Switches white/clear
- 8 potentiometers 10k, mono, linear, no raster
- TLC5940 LED driver
- SNES
- Arduino Mega
- Plexiglas
Most of the stuff was already there. I just had to order the bold marked things.
Milestones
☑ sending MIDI
My first goal was sending MIDI data to the PC. MIDI is a pretty basic serial protocol transmitting data with 31250 baud. For testing purposes i send data at 9600 baud via the arduinos serial interface to a software called Hairless MIDI. This will be changed in the future.
☑ preparing the case
All of the inner parts of the Super Nintendo have been removed. This includes the controller ports, the main PCB, the top dark-grey panel and also some plastic struts. The Controller-Port in the front was replaced by a 3d printed part. You can get the .stl and openscad file here: snes_front.zip The (still working) console parts will be put into a new fancy case to give this classic console a new life.
☑ cutting the faceplate
The faceplate was laser-cut. Until now i have built three iterations of this part.
- Wood - Buttons were too close together and had only 24mm holes.
- Wood - Buttons and pots fit great
- Plexiglas (latest) - same as above but shiny, see-through acrylic glas
i knew it was a great idea to order that casemodding window kit back in 2003.
You can get the latest files here: snes_faceplate.zip (contains SVG and DXF)
☑ installing and wiring buttons and pots
☑ make nice holders for the components
☑ add blinkenlights
Every project needs blinkenlights.
Although the arduino has 54 digital outputs it cannot provide enough energy for 16 RGB LEDs (48 channels). Therefore i used the awesome TLC5940 LED driver ICs for driving the LEDs. For this i soldered a own breadboard
Demo-video here: [1]
