2023-12-31 20:33:29 -07:00
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# Mock Band
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Microcontroller Firmware to emulate guitar and drum kit controllers from the
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Wii version of the Rock Band games.
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This is based on the foundational work done by Nicholas Angle on the
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[Wii Guitar Controller](https://github.com/NianZo/WiiGuitarController)
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([text article](https://www.niangames.com/articles/reverse-engineering-rockband-guitar-controllers)).
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All I did was speed up the loop code to detect drum pad strikes,
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which are very quick!
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# Parts Needed
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* A [Sparkfun Pro Micro](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/12640)
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* A physical controller
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## Sample controllers
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I used the following:
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* [MiniCaster](https://www.printables.com/model/479046-minicaster-mini-clone-heromidi-controller)
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by Vlad the Inhaler:
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it comes with full build instructions.
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* [Cheap children's drum toy](https://www.amazon.com/Electronic-Sboet-Practice-Headphone-Christmas/dp/B0CHJMYCH9/),
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each pad is a momentary switch.
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2023-12-31 20:36:07 -07:00
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# Wiring
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For a drum kit,
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orange is the kick pedal.
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Strum and whammy are not wired.
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If you are not using a whammy,
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you should probably ground that pin.
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I didn't, but you should. ;)
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