I’ve been thinking a lot about my final project idea. With all the commotion surrounding COVID-19, it seems that all the fabriation-heavy projects that I was hoping to do seems moot. That being said, that uncertainty is compelling me to try out a project that would be universally useful further down the line.
Building My Own Controller!
I’m inspired by Andy Clymer’s Kerntroller project.
Looking around, it seems that Adafruit has the perfect item — “Adafruit Feather M0 Bluefruit LE - our take on an 'all-in-one' Arduino-compatible + Bluetooth Low Energy with built in USB and battery charging”!
Furthermore, it has the datasheet online! I’m hoping that I can create my version of the Kerntroller, except bluetooth–capable, rechargeable, and able to work with Glyphs App.
Challenges
My lack of experience with building anything related to microcontrollers
Not knowing the difficulties of using a controller within Glyphs App
Fabrication challenges involved with creating a comfortable controller (dependent on ITP shop availability)