What is this?
CHOMPI is a quirky chromatic sampler and tape-music instrument, and this repo contains every production file behind it - the firmware (TAPE, TEMPO, WAVE) and the hardware (PCB schematics, BOM, enclosure files).
CHOMPI is a quirky chromatic sampler and tape-music instrument, and this repo contains every production file behind it - the firmware (TAPE, TEMPO, WAVE) and the hardware (PCB schematics, BOM, enclosure files).Is this the actual device, or the firmware and hardware design behind it?It is the design files and source code: firmware source for three different synth/sampler engines plus the PCB schematics, BOM, EAGLE files and enclosure/laser-cutting files, not a finished device.
It is the design files and source code: firmware source for three different synth/sampler engines plus the PCB schematics, BOM, EAGLE files and enclosure/laser-cutting files, not a finished device.How do I build and flash the firmware onto a CHOMPI?Start with the 'Firmware — Start Here' instructions, which walk through setting up a development environment, building the firmware, and loading it onto your CHOMPI.
Start with the 'Firmware — Start Here' instructions, which walk through setting up a development environment, building the firmware, and loading it onto your CHOMPI.What hardware/toolchain do I need to work with this firmware?The firmware targets the Electrosmith Daisy Seed board that CHOMPI is built around; the custom bootloader folder specifically addresses integration issues with that board's original bootloader.
The firmware targets the Electrosmith Daisy Seed board that CHOMPI is built around; the custom bootloader folder specifically addresses integration issues with that board's original bootloader.Is this project actively maintained, or should I expect it to just be an archive?It's a discontinuation release intended as a permanent archive of the files and docs; the authors say it will likely not receive future updates, so plan on forking it yourself for changes.
It's a discontinuation release intended as a permanent archive of the files and docs; the authors say it will likely not receive future updates, so plan on forking it yourself for changes.Can I use the CHOMPI name and logo if I build my own version?The code and hardware files are MIT licensed, but the CHOMPI name, logo and artwork are excluded from that license, and users are asked to rename any derivative hardware to avoid trademark issues.
The code and hardware files are MIT licensed, but the CHOMPI name, logo and artwork are excluded from that license, and users are asked to rename any derivative hardware to avoid trademark issues.What's the difference between the WAVE, TEMPO and TAPE firmware?TAPE is the stock sampler firmware that ships on every CHOMPI unit, TEMPO is a counterpart pattern generator, and WAVE is a wavetable synth that also doubles as a starting template for writing your own firmware.
TAPE is the stock sampler firmware that ships on every CHOMPI unit, TEMPO is a counterpart pattern generator, and WAVE is a wavetable synth that also doubles as a starting template for writing your own firmware.Can I get the original panel artwork for building a clone?No, the graphic set and CHOMPI logos were stripped out for copyright reasons, so anyone building their own hardware needs to design their own artwork and give it a different name.
No, the graphic set and CHOMPI logos were stripped out for copyright reasons, so anyone building their own hardware needs to design their own artwork and give it a different name.Where can I discuss this project or see what others have built?The CHOMPI community keeps going on the 'CHOMPI Open Source' channel of the Chase Bliss Discord, even though this hardware revision is discontinued.
The CHOMPI community keeps going on the 'CHOMPI Open Source' channel of the Chase Bliss Discord, even though this hardware revision is discontinued.What are similar projects?sloop-fm1, coyopedal, Dummy-Robot, fm1-custom-fw, PLFM_RADAR, Marlin, microduck-replica, smartknob
sloop-fm1, coyopedal, Dummy-Robot, fm1-custom-fw, PLFM_RADAR, Marlin, microduck-replica, smartknobWhich topics is it in?synthesizer, pcb, stm32, cad, embedded-systems, audio-processing, firmware, music, embedded, hardware, audio, deprecated
synthesizer, pcb, stm32, cad, embedded-systems, audio-processing, firmware, music, embedded, hardware, audio, deprecated