In this tutorial, I show how to make an arcade-style MIDI Controller with a cigar box using the Arduino Leonardo and/or Teensy LC. It turned out great and I’m already thinking about what I can drill holes into next!.. Maybe I’ll pick up some clamps first. :D

(If you are new to wiring up a midi controller start here.)
How to make a simple MIDI Controller with Arduino that works on iOS
   • How to make a simple MIDI Controller ...  


* Software Needed (Arduino IDE and/or Teensyduino IDE and 2 Libraries) *
The Final Code Sketch
https://gist.github.com/NickCulbertso...

Teensyduino IDE (Program for running Arduino sketches on Teensy):
https://www.pjrc.com/teensy/td_downlo...

Arduino IDE
https://www.arduino.cc/en/software

Control Surface MIDI Library for Arduino
https://github.com/tttapa/Control-Sur...

MIDIUSB
https://github.com/arduino-libraries/...


* Parts *
2 - 10x Arcade 30mm Push Buttons
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N5DVINY

Carbide Forstner Bit, 30mm
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CCBHXDM

Male to Female Breadboard Jumper Wires
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GD1TFBR

20 Pcs Zero Delay USB Encoder Jumper Wires Terminals
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RRSG321

Silver Tone Top Rotary Knobs
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F25NMJ7

Single-Joint Potentiometer 10K
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MCK7JMS

Teensy LC USB Development Board Without Pins
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BMRTZGE

Wooden Cigar Boxes
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Empty+Ciga...

Also I used a drill, soldering iron, side rail of a breadboard, and usb to micro usb cable.

Thanks for watching!
Nick
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