Microcontroller: Arduino UNO / Mega 2560 [with 16u2 chip for HID compliant MIDI over USB]

Input Parts:

  • Potentiometers
  • Arcade Buttons
  • Slider Pots
  • Rotary Encoders

Output Parts: LEDs.

Enclosure + Faceplate

Other Hardware:

  • Wire cutters
  • Wire strippers or scissors
  • A tool for making holes in the enclosure. Scissors/craft knife will be fine for cardboard enclosures, however you’ll probably need a Dremel (or something similar) for plastic or wood enclosures.
  • Soldering iron (optional)
  • Safety glasses (optional)
  • Stripboard cutter (optional)