{"product_id":"kit-pi-pico-2-usb-midi-controller","title":"Pi Pico 2 USB MIDI Controller","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRaspberry Pi Pico 2 Touch MIDI Controller — Play Notes Straight to Your DAW\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"value-summary\"\u003eEvery part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-strip\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-4 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-15\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capacitive touch sensing and MIDI protocol\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImagine turning a strip of copper tape into a musical keyboard that speaks directly to your computer. This kit lets you build a 12-pad USB MIDI controller with nothing more than a Raspberry Pi Pico 2 and a few basic components. Plug it into any DAW—Ableton, FL Studio, GarageBand—and it’s immediately recognised. No drivers, no complex configuration. It’s the quickest way to go from a bare breadboard to making music, whether you’re a curious 8‑year‑old or a 15‑year‑old tinkerer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll assemble a fully functional MIDI controller with 12 touch-sensitive pads. Each pad triggers a different musical note when your finger touches the copper tape. A 0.96‑inch OLED screen displays the note being played in real time, giving you instant visual feedback. The whole device sits on a 170‑point breadboard, so no soldering is required—perfect for young hands and quick experimentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow capacitive touch sensors detect finger contact using 1MΩ resistors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProgramming the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 in MicroPython to read 12 independent touch inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding MIDI messages and sending them over USB to control software instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrating hardware with a digital audio workstation (DAW) for creative music projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaspberry Pi Pico 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper Tape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1MΩ Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.96in OLED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e170-pt Breadboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM-M Wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicro USB Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourcing Separately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompoden Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou verify every part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tested as a system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and scattered tutorials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of debugging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step-by-step guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, multiple delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is a natural fit for ATL Tinkering Lab innovators, CBSE middle‑ and high‑school students, and any young music lover who wants to create a real electronic instrument. It’s also brilliant for school science exhibitions and curiosity‑driven weekend projects. The breadboard build and plug‑and‑play MIDI compatibility mean children as young as 8 can follow along with minimal supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eScan the QR code to access the AI companion trained on this exact project. It provides step‑by‑step guidance and can answer your questions. Still stuck? Message us on WhatsApp for personal support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need any special software to use this controller?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The Pi Pico 2 appears as a standard MIDI device. It works right away with any DAW, including free ones like GarageBand or LMMS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if my touch pads are not responsive?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnsure the copper tape is firmly attached and the 1MΩ resistors are correctly connected. The AI companion includes a troubleshooting guide for sensitivity adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I change the notes each pad plays?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The MicroPython code is easily editable to map each pad to any MIDI note. The AI companion will walk you through customising the note assignments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePi Pico 2 USB MIDI sends notes from 12 touch capacitive pads to any DAW. 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