@diyelectromusic

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Simple DIY electronic music projects - #Arduino, #RaspberryPi #MIDI, #synthdiy, where music and #STEM overlap. Home of the #LoFiOrchestra and follower of #MakersHour. I also try to list every time I get a #MakerFail too, as that is how I learn!

Blog: @diyelectromusic.com

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Non music-related making: @emalliab

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Well I've added some notes to my existing blog post about some of the patterns that I've seen so far.

There are two new sections "Some PIO API Principles" and "PIO API Organisation" mostly as a reminder to myself (as usual)

https://emalliab.wordpress.com/2026/04/06/pio-on-the-raspberry-pi-pico-part-2/

Is anyone aware of any article that provides a summary view of the Raspberry Pi Pico rp2040/rp2350 PIO APIs?

There are lots of getting started and tutorials and so on; and the datasheet and hardware API reference lists them all.

But, for example, I've not found anything that states there are sm_config_ , pio_sm_set_ , and the pio_encode_ groups. Or that there are _set_, _in_, _out_, _sidestep_ variants.

I've got it, but before I blog it, I'd like to know if I've just missed it somehow.

We're in zine town now baby

A #protip for the dental chair, a clipboard of drawings, a small magazine, and my thanks for your kind words

Oskitone

RE: https://cosocial.ca/@mhoye/116376006639047914

This. Oh, so very much this.

That's annoying... somewhere in the house I know I have a db9 to db9 null modem cable - but can I find it!?

Found several straight throughs mind.

I've had to resort to my usual technique for finding such things. I've just ordered another one.

Launching any #retail product onto the open #market is always a bit nervy.... But a kit #8bit #computer product, that the end user has to solder together themselves!!

That takes it to a new level!!! Luckily so far The Minimal Byte 504b 8-bit #BASIC kit computer has been received very well by both #electronics #enthusiasts and #STEM #educators..

In my latest #video I explain the #project and the thinking behind it..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaGmvt3tMJw

Another #Youtuber launches a new #8bit kit computer!!! #MinimalByte 504b

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I've just stumbled across the "unofficial retrofest ad" and I'm still chuckling at it now...

Hoping to be visiting again on the Sunday this year fingers crossed!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DScdsdFIP_A

#RetroFest #RetroFest2026

RetroFest 2026 - The Unofficial Advert

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@2001 It keeps getting better...

#Artemis2

There is a really weird juxtaposition of @2001 and #Artemis2 right now...

Half Price Offer - SAM Revival issue 11

- The issue that focuses on sound on the #SAMCoupe computer. Full colour, professionally printed magazine (Originally released 2004, updated 2024). Includes 19 track audio CD.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/117127555134

#demoscene #demoparty #synth #chiptune #indiedev #z80 #retrocomputing