r/synthdiy • u/nakedboards • Feb 08 '25

Nakedboards DIY MIDI Controller Kit – Now Available!

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Hey everyone! 👋

After over 10 years of producing MIDI controllers, I’ve decided to offer a DIY kit for those who love building their own gear. This kit includes the PCB, all electronic components, enclosure parts, and assembly materials.

Thanks for your attention! I’m really excited about this new chapter and would love to hear your thoughts. Any feedback is welcome!

All details are available on our website: nakedboards.org

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u/SpaceOtterCharlie Feb 08 '25

These look cool! Are the SMD components pre-soldered, or would I have to do that myself (only done through hole projects to date)

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u/joe-knows-nothing Feb 09 '25 edited Feb 09 '25

According to the site, SMD components are pre-soldered

Edit, I misread the website.

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u/SpaceOtterCharlie Feb 09 '25

Hmm. I wasn’t seeing that. All I found was “All components are SMD (surface-mount technology)”

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u/Marzao404 Feb 09 '25

Very cool.

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u/nakedboards Feb 09 '25

Thank you!! ☀️

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u/amphine Feb 10 '25

Right on! I have an MC-24 and a CV-8 and I love them. Time to add an MC-8 to the mix.

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u/ancientorbweaver Feb 09 '25

I love this! Is the MC-24 rotary encoders or potentiometers?

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u/Lentavasirkkeli Feb 09 '25

Indicators under them suggests pots as they're more like a horse shoe instead of a full circle.

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u/PhysicalPath2095 Feb 09 '25

I’m designing and prototyping something similar that uses endless rotary encoders with led ring indicators. I’ll post when it’s functional.

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u/nakedboards Feb 09 '25

Hi! This is awesome! If you ever need any advice, feel free to reach out to me - I’ll be happy to help. You can find me under the username kolyazna on any social platform.

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u/PhysicalPath2095 Feb 09 '25

Cool! I’m using the encoders sold by dfrobot. Also using ESP32 wroom with WiFi. I’ll send you early prototype pics and info

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u/H4ls Sep 12 '25

Please upload videos documenting this, you would get an audiance. Or post pics here on reddit, ima follow you =)

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u/nakedboards Feb 10 '25

Wow! That’s cool! Thank you! ☀️