Teensy 4.1 Drummer Robot

Overview

An advanced, MIDI-controlled robotic drummer built using a Teensy 4.1 microcontroller. This project enables autonomous drumming through precise servo and stepper motor control.

Hardware Components

Core Hardware

• Microcontroller: Teensy 4.1
• Actuators: Multiple servos, solenoids and stepper motors
• Input: MIDI interface, calibration potentiometers

Key Features

• USB MIDI connectivity
• Real-time servo position calibration
• Flexible drumming mechanism
• Programmable drum patterns

Software Architecture

Firmware Modules

• midi-handler.cpp: MIDI message processing
• servo-control.cpp: Servo motor management
• stepper-control.cpp: Complex motor movements
• pot-setup.cpp: Calibration logic

Setup Instructions

Requirements

• PlatformIO
• Arduino Framework
• USB MIDI cable
• Drum mounting hardware

Installation

1. Clone repository
2. Open in PlatformIO
3. Build and upload firmware
4. Connect MIDI controller

Usage

MIDI Control

• Send MIDI notes to trigger drum actions
• Supports multiple drumming techniques

Calibration

1. Press setup button
2. Adjust potentiometers
3. Save new configurations

Troubleshooting

• Check MIDI connections
• Verify motor wiring
• Ensure stable power supply

Future Roadmap

• Advanced MIDI parsing
• More complex drumming algorithms
• Enhanced Python integration