MIDI Solenoid Drum Kit

Build a MIDI drum kit using solenoids and CircuitPython! 3D print parts to create a solenoid driven mallet to trigger snare drums, cymbals and much more! Use the Adafruit Feather M4 and ULN2803A darlington driver to create your own custom USB MIDI percussion ensemble.

Learn Guide
https://learn.adafruit.com/midi-solenoid-drum-kit/

Code on GitHub
https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_Learning_System_Guides/blob/master/MIDI_Solenoid_Drum_Kit/code.py

YouTube video

Adafruit Feather M4 Express
https://www.adafruit.com/product/3857

12v Solenoids
https://www.adafruit.com/product/413

Half size Perma-Proto
https://www.adafruit.com/product/1609

ULN2803A Darlington Driver
https://www.adafruit.com/product/970

DC barrel jack
https://www.adafruit.com/product/610

2.1mm DC Plug
https://www.adafruit.com/product/2788

12V 5A power supply
https://www.adafruit.com/product/352

Feather Header Kit
https://www.adafruit.com/product/2886

Mini Toggle Switch
https://www.adafruit.com/product/3221

Fully Reversible USB Cable
https://www.adafruit.com/product/4111

10-wire ribbon cable
https://www.adafruit.com/product/3890