Modular MIDI Controller with 8 Encoders on Raspberry Pi 2040 | TONY8

The TONY8 MIDI Controller – a self-made tribute to one of the most incredible people I know, Anton (Tony) Gusev. 

Combines a Raspberry Pi 2040 with USB-C for seamless plug-and-play use. Featuring 8 encoders for mapping in both DAW and DJ software via USB MIDI library. 

This modular controller assemblyng requires basic soldering skills. You will need parts listed below (see “Buylist”).

All parts are wired without a PCB, and a side recess allows easy access to the encoders and Raspberry Pi 2040 with a flathead screwdriver.

Buylist:

• 360° Rotary Encoders (8 pcs): https://sl.aliexpress.ru/p?key=gVrBGNG 
  • Key words for searching analogs: 
    • 1-10PCS 360° Rotary Encoder Module for Arduino Brick Sensor Development Round Audio Rotating Potentiometer Knob Cap 
    • EC11 Module
• Raspberry Pi 2040 Board (1pc): https://sl.aliexpress.ru/p?key=h3rBGRb 
  • Key words for searching analogs: RP2040 Core Board TYPE-C USB-C For Raspberry Core Board 4MB 16MB RP2 Raspberry Pi Pico Micropython
• M3x10 Screws (32 pcs): https://sl.aliexpress.ru/p?key=qIrBGRE 
  • Key words for searching analogs: M3 Stainless Steel Allen Hexagon Ultrathin Head Bolt Hex Socket Ultra Thin Flat Wafer Head Screw
• Wires: https://sl.aliexpress.ru/p?key=TMrBGic  
  • Key words for searching analogs: Heat Resistant Soft Silicone Wire 5 Colors in A Box Kit 24AWG Stranded Cable Electrical Tinned Copper Wire

Programming: 

• Arduino IDE: https://www.arduino.cc/en/software 
• Control-Surface Library: https://github.com/tttapa/Control-Surface 

The pre-configured firmware will be published on my GitHub, along with a detailed pinout description used in my build. Stay tuned!

Update: Firmware is located at Other Files here, hope you enjoy using it! 

 Update 1. 

Added Body Case part for Pico sized as 22.96x55.6mm. This version suits better than before for non-standart Pico orderer by link above.