Bliptronome
A Monome Clone conversion kit for the Thinkgeek Bliptronic 5000
This project from 2010 is available here for reference and is no longer maintained, though I'll be happy to answer questions about it!
Description
This project allows you to convert a ThinkGeek Bliptronic 5000 synthesizer to a fully working “Arduinome” style open-source Monome Clone controller.
You will need a PCB or prototyping board, An FTDI (usb-to-serial) cable, programmable Atmega microcontroller or Arduino, potentiometers, ribbon cable, connectors, and related parts. You'll also need a ThinkGeek Bliptronic 5000.
Tools needed: Soldering iron, solder, screw driver, xacto-blade, and wire strippers (hot glue gun recommended).
The project takes about 2-5 hour building time for an intermediate builder, depending on the PCD construction.
Files
Bliptronome_Build.pdf : The original kit building instructions Bliptronome_Inst.pdf : The original Software instructions Bliptronome_V3.ino : The original Arduino firmware for the Bliptronome V2_PinConnections.jpg: pin connections between Arduino and Bliptronic 64 button PCB with additional component notes LICENSE : GPL-2.0 License info.txt : Additional information on the original hack README.md : This file
Useful Links
Arduinome Serial Driver: The original ArduinomeSerial Firmware
Flipmu.com on Archive.org: the original Arduinome Project Documentation
ftdichip.com: The FTDI drivers
FTDI MPROG: A utility to rename the FTDI interface for Arduinome compatibility