Get ready to unlock the full potential of your Completely Insane Multi-Device Input (CIMDIT)! The latest update brings partial MIDI support, allowing you to control other instruments and software on your computer via MIDI routing. Imagine being able to play a synth with CIMDIT while also sending notes to your favorite DAW or controlling effects pedals - the possibilities are endless! But what exactly is MIDI? In short, it's a protocol that lets electronic musical instruments, computers, and audio devices talk to each other in music-making harmony. With CIMDIT now supporting MIDI, you can take your music production to new heights. Want to know more about what you can do with this powerful feature? You'll be able to send control messages like panning and modulation wheel adjustments, as well as create custom macros using pitch bend and more. Plus, our included profile generation page gives you a head start with some example configurations for all supported MIDI messages. Ready to unleash your creativity? Dive in to learn more about the full potential of CIMDIT's MIDI capabilities!

The author describes four modules of a keyboard project: 1. The brain, which is an Arduino Pro Micro providing USB connection. 2. A rotary encoder board featuring a CD74HC4067 breakout board for analog input. 3. A key matrix module with a 64-button capacity, requiring diodes to prevent ghost buttons when multiple keys are pressed simultaneously. 4. An analog multiplexer board using the CD74HC4067 chip. The PCB layouts and electronics designs are available on the author's git repository, with updates including corrected schematics and compact versions of the rotary encoder and key matrix modules.

Imagine having one device that combines the functionality of a macro keyboard, a joystick, a 3D mouse, and even a music instrument - all in one! That's what I'm trying to achieve with my latest project: a single, modular input device that can be customized to fit various needs. I've been searching for a replacement for my old joystick, which is on its last legs, and also wanted a macro keyboard for video editing. But then I stumbled upon an idea - why settle for four separate devices when you can create one monster? I'm talking about a device that can send MIDI, be used to create music, and even control multimedia functions. The project, dubbed CIMDIT (Multiple Input Device), aims to achieve this by integrating various modules, including a base module for PC interface, key-matrix modules, rotary encoder modules, analog input modules, and even the possibility of adding SPI. The beauty of it all lies in its modularity, allowing users to plug in different modules as needed and recompile the software. In this series of blog posts, I'll be taking you through the process of building CIMDIT, from the electronics to the software and 3D printing. Don't worry if you're not an electronics expert - it's not rocket science! You can expect to learn about minimal previous knowledge required and how to bring this project to life. So, are you ready to join me on this exciting journey and create something truly unique? Let's get started!