HackerBox #0110 - Synth

Experiment with the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 featuring the new RP2350 microcontroller. Explore MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) technology. Configure the Pico 2 development board for use with CircuitPython and the Mu Editor. Assemble the Raspberry Pi Synthy Kit using the Pico 2, a circular TFT display, an I2S digital audio module, and two rotary encoders for input. Program the Raspberry Pi Synthy hardware as a Bouncy-Ball Synth and then reprogram the hardware as a Drone Synth. Configure the PICOboot RP2040 development board for use with CircuitPython. Assemble the PICOboot onto a custom full-color PCB to create a 26 input USB-MIDI control surface. Leverage that MIDI controller as an input device to a Digital Audio Workstation or a computer-based synthesizer. Explore some of the interesting mathematics behind music and sound synthesis.

Box Contents Include:

• HackerBox 0110 Collectable Reference Card
• Raspberry Pi "Synthy" Kit
  • Exclusive RP-Synthy PCB
  • Raspberry Pi Pico 2
  • Round 240x240 Color Display Module
  • PCM5102A I2S Digital Audio Module
  • Two EC11 Rotary Encoders with Aluminum Knobs
• Raspberry Pi "Touchy" Kit
  • Exclusive Full-Color RP-Touchy PCB
  • PICOboot RP2040 16MB Development Board
  • Twenty-Six 1 MegaOhm SMD1206 Resistors
• Hemispherical Self-Adhesive Rubber Bumpers
• Purple Nylon Braided MicroUSB Cable
• Exclusive HACK THE PLANET Luggage Tag
• Exclusive SYNTH HACKER Sticker

Online resources:

• Official Online Guide for HackerBox 0110