The MIDI-to-macro microcontroller fizzled out when the MIDI input would not trigger. By a happy coincidence, I had a wireless MIDI device that connected to my computer seamlessly. I downloaded an AutoHotkey program that intercepted music signals to trigger keypresses.
The README was clear, and I wirelessly cut, copied, and pasted from my Rockband keytar in short order. I created more elaborate shortcuts to type into Arduino's serial terminal and trigger changes in a project.
One of the drawbacks of a keyboard that only activates macros is you cannot type. My solution was to use speech-to-text, which would work in many instances, like blog writing. When I tried to activate it on my computer, I discovered the microphone was not working, so I switched machines and had no trouble turning my voice into text.
I am underwhelmed with this project because the solution was entirely software and commercially available hardware. I am satisfied because I successfully used a keytar to trigger computer macros while wearing it around the apartment. The project has given me ideas for future endeavors.
Interesting part of the program
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2023-03-25
The README was clear, and I wirelessly cut, copied, and pasted from my Rockband keytar in short order. I created more elaborate shortcuts to type into Arduino's serial terminal and trigger changes in a project.
One of the drawbacks of a keyboard that only activates macros is you cannot type. My solution was to use speech-to-text, which would work in many instances, like blog writing. When I tried to activate it on my computer, I discovered the microphone was not working, so I switched machines and had no trouble turning my voice into text.
I am underwhelmed with this project because the solution was entirely software and commercially available hardware. I am satisfied because I successfully used a keytar to trigger computer macros while wearing it around the apartment. The project has given me ideas for future endeavors.
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2023-03-25
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