1024 step rotary encoder with optical feedback for MIDI und Audio

DIY MIDI controller with fast IO
	endless rotary encoders 10 bits accuracy passible 1024 steps resolution at least speed acceleration and fine tuning option fine tuning by pushing buttons optical overlay of scaling and value high speed transmission interface VSPDIF	1024 step MIDI controller . Several of this rotary encoders with push buttons will be assembled in a MIDI-box, offering both direct feedback of the controller value and resulting effect in the controlled device. The box is covered by an acryl plate. Interpretation of the AB-information of the rotary encoders and push buttons is either done by an Altera FPGA or a micro controller unit. Data shall be send by SPI @ 10 MHz serial connection or using enhanced MIDI. The controller data will have a resolution of 10 bits offering 1024 steps. Intelligent acceleration will be used as well as precision adjustment when pushing the buttons. The intention is to easily and securly increase any value by just 1 step without unwanted jumps and achieve the full range by some turns though. Linear and logarithmic output is possible. At first step a 8x2 matrix is implemented: This exampe shows the dynamic and flexible scaling to represent the data. Implicit and explicit scale dividers can be used by "plotting" them in a different LED colour or leave them away by grouping LEDs. See the "blance 3.5" for an example. The colours can also be used to represent values which in the other case would exceed the range. As soon as grenn is fully used, the colour changes to yellow just as if it was an overlay. Current virtual mixing console: Universal Virtual Digital Contoller See this Realization in Youtube: MIDI Contoller Animation Follow the discussion on the german UCNET: Universal Contoller Rotary Encoders used in the device: Realization Example: 4x2 Matrix with 8 pieces: Application Example: FPGA based Audio DSP A virtual console is used to set and represent the controller values. In this case, the VA-Synthesizer is controlled to behave as a vintage Waldorf Microwave XT Synthesizer. Read more about on the project page: Virtual Waldorf Microwave. More Information: Planning Resource: Colours and Timing of the electronics Read about another Controller: 15 channel MIDI controller with high speed transmission Read about the enhanced MIDI protocol using S/PDIF: Serial high speed MIDI