MIDIbox: Difference between revisions

The '''MIDIbox''' is a non-commercial [[open source]] modular DIY hardware and software platform for [[MIDI]] devices like [[controller]]s, [[synthesizer]]s and [[sequencer]]s. It focuses on well defined and documented modules with small, uncomplicated circuits that can be built on single-layer [[PCB]] or [[prototype board]].<ref name="whatis">[http://www.midibox.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=what_is_a_midibox What is a MIDIbox]</ref>

== The MIDIbox system ==

Created by [[Thorsten Klose]] the MIDIbox DIY projects are made up of the MBHP (MIDIbox Hardware Platform) and MIOS (the operating system of the microcontroller), typically as follows.

* A [[MIDIbox Core|Core]] module based on a [[PIC microcontroller|PIC]], [[LPC17]] or [[STM32F4]], with bootloader. Every device needs at least one Core.

* Optional I/O modules, e.g. [[MIDbox LCD|LCD]], [[MIDbox DIN|DIN]], [[MIDbox DOUT|DOUT]], [[MIDbox BankStick|BankStick]]

* Some projects, such as the [[MIDIbox SID]], use further modules.

* Various interconnections, encoders, switches and potentiometers.

* The MIOS uploaded by MIDI or sometimes on chip.

* The software application also uploaded by MIDI.<ref name="whatis" />

* The website of Thorsten Klose, [http://www.ucapps.de/ uCApps.de], for non-commercial DIY MIDI hardware projects.

=== Suppliers ===

* [http://mbhp.avishowtech.com/ SmashTV] -– PCBs, pre-programmed PICs and a few components. Gives [http://uk.mouser.com/ Mouser] parts list.

* Mikes Elektronikseite shop, [http://www.mikes-elektronikseite.de/mshop_englisch/index.htm English] or [http://www.mikes-elektronikseite.de/mshop_deutsch/index.htm German] -– Kits, PCBs and pre-programmed PICs