Project Gigapixel | Developing a 3200MP linear scan medium format camera Gigawipf 2026-09-26 | Project Gigapixel | Developing a 3200MP linear scan medium format camera
Maker Faire Hannover 2024 Impressions Gigawipf 2024-08-26 | Some impressions of the projects at Maker Faire Hannover 2024This year was probably the largest event to its 10 year anniversary and there were hundreds of interesting projects to see.I was showing the 64 drive interactive floppy music system and an OpenFFBoard racing simulator.Patreon: patreon.com/gigawipfMusic: "URL Melt - Unicorn Heads" and "Cosmic Drift - DivKid"
Floppymusic update: Standalone modular MIDI Floppymusic player with keyboard (64 channels) Gigawipf 2024-05-16 | For exhibitions and events the modular floppymusic system was ported to an STM32MP1 devkit with a user friendly touchscreen interface. This video is an update to the full build showcasing the new controller and changes since the initial build. (youtu.be/iOjqbrRBCh8)Users can play songs from a library or play around with a midi keyboard.Until end of june this system is shown at the HI-SCORE games museum hannover germany and will be shown at makerfaire hannover.
Open FFBoard Setup & Configuration with TMC4671 driver Gigawipf 2024-03-11 | Setup overview with Open FFBoard TMC4671 driver v1.3.3Chapters:0:00 Intro0:40 Required components2:58 Minimal configuration6:30 Connections11:32 First startup14:26 Encoder centering15:36 Basic tuning19:00 Effect monitoring20:15 Filter tuning23:00 PI tuning28:36 OutroLinks:Github Firmware: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoardGithub Hardware: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoard-hardwareGithub GUI: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoard-configuratorDoxygen page: ultrawipf.github.io/OpenFFBoard/doxygen/index.htmlHackaday.io: hackaday.io/project/163904-open-ffboardDiscord: discord.com/servers/openffboard-704355326291607614Buy:Elecrow store TMC4671 set: elecrow.com/open-ffboard-tmc4671-driver-kit.htmlTindie store: tindie.com/stores/gigawipfInfo:Twitch: twitch.tv/ultrawipfPatreon: patreon.com/gigawipf
Maker Faire Hannover 2023 Impressions Gigawipf 2023-11-13 | Some impressions of the projects at Maker Faire Hannover 2023Many incredible creative and technical projects were present again that year.I was showing the 64 drive interactive floppy music system and an OpenFFBoard racing simulator.Patreon: patreon.com/gigawipfMusic: "Neon noir" and "Your new coolmaster" by Shane Ivers - silvermansound.com Released under CC-BY 4.0
Building a massive 64 drive modular floppymusic system Gigawipf 2023-08-16 | Supported by JLCPCB: PCB+Assembly from $2, Get JLCPCB $54 new user coupon : jlcpcb.com/?from=GigawipfIn this video i am building a new fully modular MIDI controlled floppymusic setup with 64 individually addressable drives.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:43 Initial ideas3:30 STM32 timer setup5:52 First tests7:09 Beginning the build8:48 SPI protocol10:00 Channel distribution16:20 Tower assembly17:49 Power supply19:56 Final assembly21:49 Testing full system23:00 Actual sounds23:30 Keyboard mode24:27 Full song demonstrationMaster controller firmware based on OpenFFBoard: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoardPatreon: patreon.com/gigawipfOpen FFBoard discord: discord.gg/invite/openffboard-704355326291607614
Floppymusic | In the hall of the mountain king (64 FDD) Gigawipf 2023-07-24 | Supported by JLCPCB: PCB+Assembly from $2, Get JLCPCB $54 new user coupon : jlcpcb.com/?from=GigawipfIn the hall of the mountain king played on 64 individually addressable floppy drives. 4 drives each per midi channel are used for chords and volume modulation with full pitch bend support and midi tick synchronized playback.Full build documentation: youtu.be/iOjqbrRBCh8See it live at Maker Faire Hannover 2023Headphones recommended :)Audio recorded in 8 blocks and (mininal) editing for better stereo effect.Main controller based on a modified OpenFFBoard firmware.github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoardController boards made by jlcpcb: jlcpcb.com/?from=GigawipfPatreon: patreon.com/gigawipfOpen FFBoard discord: discord.gg/invite/openffboard-704355326291607614
Building a smart espresso machine with Gaggiuino Gigawipf 2023-06-20 | This build log shows how the Gaggiuino project gives an old Gaggia Classic modern features to step up your espresso experience.It is not a step by step guide as it depends on the components and machine used but should give an overview about how this modification can be done.Sources:Gaggiuino project: gaggiuino.github.ioGaggiuino PCB v3: github.com/banoz/CoffeeHat/tree/main/Hardware/GaggiaBoard_V3PCB made by JLCPCB: jlcpcb.com/?from=GigawipfBought components (common parts for PCB or modular setup):Nextion nx3224f024 screen: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DE9YPZRSolid state relais: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEkO02lFittings: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeRDpODCheck the Gaggiuino website for infos what components are required for specific models!
DIY force feedback 2 axis joysticks using Open FFBoard (ODrive & TMC4671) Gigawipf 2023-04-05 | The OpenFFBoard now supports 2 axis joysticks with most motor drivers.In this video you see how such a setup could look like.Note: The TMC4671 you see here had to me modified for this operation and it is not recommended to use at the moment for this application.Instead the ODrive 3.6 would usually work best in this kind of setup and does not show the slow reaction the ODrive pro had in the demo.Chapters:0:00 Intro3:00 Modifying a TMC46716:11 Setup10:19 Shifter preview11:30 ODrive joystick16:47 VKB Kosmosima protocol24:04 DCS World demoLinks:Github Firmware: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoardGithub Hardware: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoard-hardwareGithub GUI: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoard-configuratorDoxygen page: ultrawipf.github.io/OpenFFBoard/doxygen/index.htmlHackaday.io: hackaday.io/project/163904-open-ffboardDiscord: discord.com/servers/openffboard-704355326291607614VKB grip interface code: github.com/Ultrawipf/vkbgrippyBuy:Elecrow store: elecrow.com/open-ffboard-stm32f407-usb-interface-only.htmlTindie store: tindie.com/stores/gigawipfInfo:Boards made by JLCPCB: jlcpcb.com/?from=GigawipfTwitch: twitch.tv/ultrawipfPatreon: patreon.com/gigawipfDonate: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2SU5VLFRFZACG
OpenFFBoard | Simplemotion support (Granite Ioni, Argon) Gigawipf 2023-01-23 | The OpenFFBoard project now has support for Simplemotion V2 devices giving new life to original OSW builds.While this feature is experimental it is already working quite well and can be tested in version 1.12.0 of the firmware and might be an alternative for some users.Jump to 5:05 to skip technical experiments.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:28 Fast cycle protocol3:10 Standard protocol frame capture5:05 Ioni configuration12:14 RS485 Connections17:42 BISS-C19:28 Demo & OutroLinks:Github Firmware: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoardGithub Hardware: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoard-hardwareGithub GUI: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoard-configuratorDoxygen page: ultrawipf.github.io/OpenFFBoard/doxygen/index.htmlHackaday.io: hackaday.io/project/163904-open-ffboardDiscord: discord.com/servers/openffboard-704355326291607614Tindie store: tindie.com/stores/gigawipfElecrow store: elecrow.com/open-ffboard-stm32f407-usb-interface-only.htmlCompatible RS485 transceiver: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkuuWIPTwitch: twitch.tv/ultrawipfPatreon: patreon.com/gigawipfDonate: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2SU5VLFRFZACGSome graphics were taken from the Granite devices Wiki page: granitedevices.com/wiki/Main_Page © Granite Devices
Open FFBoard DIY FFB update 6: New GUI, ADS1115 ADC, Analog scaling, CAN instruments, USB-C Gigawipf 2022-09-21 | Supported by JLCPCB: PCB+Assembly from $2, Get JLCPCB $54 new user coupon : jlcpcb.com/?from=GigawipfCORRECTION: The ADS1115 is connected to I²C. Not SPI.In this update we take a deep look into the ADS1115 I²C ADC control sequence, demonstrate new features of the Configurator tool and check out a new batch of blue FFBoard sets.In the end we go drifting with a BMW E87 instrument cluster (Separate video coming when simhub plugin is ready).Chapters:0:00 Intro0:37 Endstop reset0:53 Profile manager3:21 Encoder reduction prescaler5:04 Encoder filter tuning7:14 Effect statistics9:26 Effect tuning13:07 New boards, JLC sponsor14:15 Assembly & production issues17:30 Update notifications22:26 ADS1115 support28:34 Analog tuning options32:11 BMW dash & CAN35:05 Driving demo37:32 OutroLinks:Github Firmware: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoardGithub Hardware: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoard-hardwareGithub GUI: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoard-configuratorDoxygen page: ultrawipf.github.io/OpenFFBoard/doxygen/index.htmlHackaday.io: hackaday.io/project/163904-open-ffboardTindie store: tindie.com/stores/gigawipfElecrow store: elecrow.com/open-ffboard-stm32f407-usb-interface-only.htmlDiscord: discord.gg/gHtnEcPTwitch: twitch.tv/ultrawipfPatreon: patreon.com/gigawipfDonate: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2SU5VLFRFZACG
Maker Faire Hannover 2022 Impressions Gigawipf 2022-09-15 | Some impressions of projects shown at Maker Faire Hannover 2022 at HCC.Many awesome projects and people there.I was showing Floppy Music and an OpenFFBoard racing simulator.Background Music:"Space Flight" and "Dreamy and the Cutie" Tim Beek (timbeek.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0#makerfaire #diy
Connecting buttons to OpenFFBoard or Arduino via SPI shift registers (74HC165) Gigawipf 2022-08-03 | Supported by JLCPCB: PCB+Assembly from $2, Get JLCPCB $54 new user coupon : jlcpcb.com/?from=GigawipfIn this video we check out how to use shift registers to connect more buttons to the OpenFFBoard and take a look at a simple module i designed for this purpose.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:25 Breadboard example4:50 JLCPCB (Sponsor)6:00 4x 74HC165 modules connection8:49 Schematic & Design12:45 Arduino tutorial14:48 OutroLinks:Buy the module: tindie.com/products/gigawipf/32b-shift-register-spi-button-module-4x-74hc165Get the design: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoard-hardware/tree/master/SPI-Buttons-32Arduino example code: gist.github.com/Ultrawipf/2ef267a60a94552940aac5ae5eae70faGithub OpenFFBoard Firmware: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoardGithub OpenFFBoard Hardware: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoard-hardwareGithub GUI: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoard-configuratorDoxygen page: ultrawipf.github.io/OpenFFBoard/doxygen/index.htmlHackaday.io: hackaday.io/project/163904-open-ffboardTindie store: tindie.com/stores/gigawipfDiscord: discord.gg/gHtnEcPTwitch: twitch.tv/ultrawipfPatreon: patreon.com/gigawipfDonate: http://paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B23BD5FGD5CH8
Open FFBoard DIY FFB update 5: Button sources, BiSS-C encoders & autohoming, Linux compatibility Gigawipf 2022-05-09 | In this video we check out all the different button sources like the PCF8574 i²c i/o expander, support for ABN index based autohoming, external encoder support and linux compatibility.The external encoder system also finally allows BiSS-C encoders to work with the TMC4671.Autohoming automatically aligns an ABN encoder with index or absolute encoders to a known zero position.Correction regarding BISS-C connections shown: max485 pins A should connect to positive (SL+, MA+) and B to negative (SL-, MA-) otherwise it may not work.This video contains a lot of different topics so use the chapter marks to jump between sectionsChapters:0:00 Intro1:03 Overview button sources3:00 PCF8574 buttons7:42 CAN buttons9:41 CAN analog axes11:13 Mainclass split into 1 & 2 axes12:06 Autohoming w. ABN index13:58 TMC combining encoders15:32 External TMC encoder forwarding w. magntek18:02 BISS-C external encoder w. TMC forwarding24:12 BISS-C driving demo26:07 Linux compatibility27:04 OutroLinks:Github Firmware: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoardGithub Hardware: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoard-hardwareGithub GUI: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoard-configuratorDoxygen page: ultrawipf.github.io/OpenFFBoard/doxygen/index.htmlHackaday.io: hackaday.io/project/163904-open-ffboardTindie store: tindie.com/stores/gigawipfBISS-C encoder spacer: thingiverse.com/thing:5405852Boards made by JLCPCB: jlcpcb.com/?from=GigawipfDiscord: discord.gg/gHtnEcPTwitch: twitch.tv/ultrawipfPatreon: patreon.com/gigawipfDonate: http://paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B23BD5FGD5CH8
Visualizing and counting hidden crewmates in 2022 Reddit r/place (Timelapse with highlighting) Gigawipf 2022-04-06 | Counter per frame in left upper corner!r/place was the 2022 april fools event of reddit where each user could change one pixel every 5 minutes on an expanding 1000x1000, then 1000x2000 and on the last day 2000x2000 canvas.A reoccuring theme was modifying shapes to represent tiny crewmates from Among Us. This video highlights them to give an overview where they appeared the most.Watch in highest resolution if possible.This is not regular "content" for my channel but i thought it is interesting to see the dynamic of that event in a simple overview.The video was rendered from a 6000x6000 source to 4k to represent the second phase on most monitors well enough but video compression of youtube will likely make it hard to make out individual objects.It is likely underreporting the numbers because a high threshold was used and only amonglings with valid legs and backpacks in the same color are considered valid to limit false detections.Rotated and mirrored ones are detected though.An opencv canny edgefilter was used to detect the shapes and several different templates in different rotations were used for detection on a 6000x6000 scaled contour image.This analysis took half a day on a 32 core epyc 7601 and created 100GB of data out of just 5GB of raw images...Chapters:0:00 1000x1000 First stage 2:07 2000x1000 Second stage3:55 2000x2000 Third stageRaw dataset and non highlighted timelapse available from place.thatguyalex.com (github.com/ProstoSanja/place-2022)*edit* after the event an official dataset with all pixel change events was released: reddit.com/r/place/comments/txvk2d/rplace_datasets_april_fools_2022
Open FFBoard DIY FFB update 4: ODrive, VESC, HID Communication Gigawipf 2022-01-24 | In this video i demonstrate that the OpenFFBoard firmware now supports ODrive and VESC based motor drivers. We also take a look at changes in the communication interfaces and how HID could be used to automate settings like changing the steering wheel angle based on a car.This video contains a lot of different topics so use the chapter marks to jump between sectionsChapters:0:00 Intro1:05 CAN Bus1:54 ODrive demo and quick setup6:59 VESC demo and quick setup10:23 MT6825 Encoder12:24 TMC4671 + Hall sensors17:23 New serial command system & syntax23:19 HID command system26:42 AC content manager & automatic angle setting27:55 Doxygen page29:10 OutroLinks:Github Firmware: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoardGithub Hardware: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoard-hardwareGithub GUI: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoard-configuratorDoxygen page: ultrawipf.github.io/OpenFFBoard/doxygen/index.htmlHackaday.io: hackaday.io/project/163904-open-ffboardTindie store: tindie.com/stores/gigawipfDiscord: discord.gg/gHtnEcPPatreon: patreon.com/gigawipfDonate: http://paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B23BD5FGD5CH8
Designing a 3 wire load cell amplifier with variable gain and offset Gigawipf 2021-12-13 | A circuit to amplify the signals of 3 wire load cells was often requested and will be discussed in this video.Get custom PCBs on jlcpcb.com/DYEThe circuit features an INA333 amplifier with trim potentiometers to adjust the offset and gain and can be used to adapt 3 wire load cells to any 3.3V or 5V analog input.Chapters:0:00 Introduction4:20 Schematic9:50 JLCPCB order process11:09 Calibration procedureGithub with production files: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoard-hardware/tree/master/Loadcell-AmplifiersOpenFFBoard Discord: discord.com/invite/gHtnEcPBuy these modules on Tindie: tindie.com/products/gigawipf/3-wire-load-cell-amplifier-module-ina333OpenFFBoard Hackaday.io: hackaday.io/project/163904-open-ffboardMore about load cells: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Load_cell
Open FFBoard DIY FFB update 3: The big software update, Effects, FreeRTOS, TinyUSB Gigawipf 2021-06-17 | In this video we take a look at some of the changes done to the software.It may look like less progress than from the other updates but actually many parts of the software were partially rewritten and required a lot of testing and development time in order to make further development easier and everything more capable. This video is mostly to show you that there is indeed a lot of development still going on even if most of the changes were improvements of existing features or mostly invisible. A lot of time was spent making sure everything works as intended after porting over to FreeRTOS and improving the overall stability.Chapters:Intro 0:00GUI Multiaxis structure 1:12GUI Axis settings 2:32GUI FFB settings 7:21FFB effects 9:36Exporting settings 12:58DFU flashing 15:19Firmware changes 16:24Midi & USB 18:48CAN compatibility 19:30Errors 21:35AC Drifting demo 22:42End 24:15Warning: please be aware that this project is WORK IN PROGRESS. Its designed for DEVELOPERS who know the limitations, want to help out or can live with bugs and changes. This is not a finished product.Links: Github Firmware: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoardGithub Hardware: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoard-hardwareGithub GUI: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoard-configuratorDoxygen page: ultrawipf.github.io/ffboard_doxygenDiscord: discord.gg/gHtnEcPPatreon: patreon.com/gigawipfDonate: http://paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B23BD5FGD5CH8
Open FFBoard DIY FFB | Full DD wheel build with SEM HR115 and TMC4671 (DIY Force feedback) Gigawipf 2021-02-26 | Full build of a direct drive wheel using the Open FFBoard with setup and demos.This is a very long video so feel free to check use the chapter selection.Keep in mind this project is work in progress and at some point some scenes may not be accurate anymore.Chapters:0:00 Introduction0:43 JLCPCB and boards1:20 Ideas5:21 TMC driver connections11:54 Building19:55 Power supply scheme22:20 Software and motor setup26:46 Power up and settings30:59 Input sources36:18 Emergency stop37:36 Wheel mount and test39:37 Drifting42:19 Karting46:14 OutroLinks: Elecrow store: elecrow.com/open-ffboard-stm32f407-usb-interface-only.htmlOrder your boards on JLCPCB: jlcpcb.com/DYEGithub Firmware: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoardGithub Hardware: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoard-hardwareGithub GUI: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoard-configuratorDiscord: discord.gg/gHtnEcPPatreon: patreon.com/gigawipfDonate: http://paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B23BD5FGD5CH8Music: Space Flight by Tim Beek (timbeek.com)Driftmaster by Shane Ivers (silvermansound.com)
Open FFBoard update 2: New hardware and motor drivers for DIY force feedback wheels (TMC4671) Gigawipf 2020-12-13 | In this video i am talking a bit about the new hardware revisions and what challenges had to be faced in the development.We are slowly moving towards being a stable hardware platform fit for further development.The old FFBoard did not have enough pins and would have made development much harder than needed. The new board has more reserved pins and even a CAN interface and emergency stops.The new motor driver is almost a complete redesign and fixes all issues mentioned in the last update.Chapters: 0:00 Intro1:06 FFBoard STM32F4073:22 Emergency stop3:55 CAN Demo4:47 Solving DFU clock issues7:21 Ordering boards at JLC8:36 Software changes9:50 PWM update10:30 New GUI features11:34 Constant force filtering12:00 Deadband FFB12:40 TMC4671 Driver changes17:28 SinCos encoders19:27 Solving driver issues20:02 Summary + EndWith this video i also want to make you aware that all the production files for the USB interface are available in the git.Warning: please be aware that this project is WORK IN PROGRESS. Its designed for DEVELOPERS who know the limitations, want to help out or can live with bugs and changes. This is not a finished product.Links: Order your boards on JLCPCB: jlcpcb.com/DYEGithub Firmware: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoardGithub Hardware: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoard-hardwareGithub GUI: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoard-configuratorDiscord: discord.gg/gHtnEcPPatreon: patreon.com/gigawipfDonate: http://paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B23BD5FGD5CH8
Floppy Music | RollerCoaster Tycoon theme (16 FDD) Gigawipf 2020-10-25 | In memory of the RCT 1 & 2 games this is the main menu theme played on 16 floppy drives.This is a completely new setup with a very different sound from the other one. Still completely midi compatible but this time the drives are mounted solid and enable lines are only active when a note is playing.To see the full rollercoaster of a build check out the build video: youtu.be/hjFn6ug535YPatreon: patreon.com/gigawipfCode: github.com/Ultrawipf/midifloppy
How to floppymusic - Building a new 16 drive setup Gigawipf 2020-10-23 | In this video i am documenting the journey of building a new portable floppymusic setup in a box.It was intended for an upcoming show and because the old one would never survive shipment a more solid version had to be made quickly.This is mostly a build log and not a step by step guide but i want to show you how it was made and what the ideas in a build like this are.And finally you can close the box while the drives are playing! This feature was planned for years for the old setup but never done because i didn't want to drill into the case.Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:46 - Mechanical build9:40 - Cabling12:20 - Demo 113:20 - Demo 2Full HQ version of the RCT theme in this video: youtu.be/kdSrjsO9KCYParts:Code : github.com/Ultrawipf/midifloppyThe box is 465 x 350 x 170 mm1x Arduino DUE: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ACIqMP2x 74HC595 shift registers (Check arduino code for connections)16x FDDFDD power Y-cable: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_98qpTh The shift register data is shifted in with the first channel as the first bit. Means the last pin of the last register is the first channel (More in the git)Molex splitter: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AmtBfD1x 5V DC converter: banggood.com/Waterproof-DC-12V-24V-To-5V-10A-50W-Step-Down-Converter-Regulator-Power-Module-p-1181731.html?p=6F02122925841201511NPatreon: patreon.com/gigawipfMusic by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com - Unkpop
Driving a tiny 1:10 scale direct drive force feedback steering wheel (Open FFBoard) Gigawipf 2020-06-28 | While working on support for SinCos encoders i got the idea to test it with an old drone motor and made it into a tiny FFB steering wheel.It works exactly the same way as a normal sized one but accelerates much faster and is about 1/8 to 1/10 of the normal size (under 40mm).Supporting sincos encoders is also a big step for the project and will allow a whole range of different encoders and servos to be used.The force feedback feels extremely direct but with any prolonged use the motor gets very hot and its pretty hard to drive with it and it took a bit too many attempts to finish even this short race.All the effects are there and you can feel the curbs, wheel slips and everything else the game has to offer.Project page: hackaday.io/project/163904-open-ffboardGithub firmware: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoardGithub GUI: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoard-configuratorDiscord: discord.gg/gHtnEcPPatreon: patreon.com/gigawipf
Open FFBoard DIY FFB update 1: Comparing motors, new GUI, PWM and wheel mounts Gigawipf 2020-05-25 | Since the last announcement a lot of progress was made and i want to share some experiences and ideas with you in this video by comparing the stepper with a small and a large servo motor in terms of quality, cost and power.To make configuration much easier a GUI will be developed and the current status is shown at 7:17.This GUI is not final and might change a lot but i hope this gives you some ideas how the FFBoard could be configured.The TMC setup and error handling definetly has to be improved here.The next TMC4671 motor driver will need a redesign of many parts because while the old version works it still has a few problems with reliability and ease of use due to the lack of an onboard buck converter and missing mosfet protections.The old boards are designed for development and testing of the chip. The next version will feature the new chip and should be much easier and safer to use.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:15 Nema34 stepper2:35 80ST small servo4:13 130ST big servos5:48 Motor types summary7:17 GUI walkthrough and button sources14:22 PWM motor control16:48 Thrustmaster wheel mount18:59 New TMC motor driver ideas/problemsUsable example motors:130ST-M15015130ST-M1001080ST-M0402580ST-M02430Nema34 Steppers with Encoder (34HE59-6004D-E1000, 34HS59-5004D +Encoder) Links:Thrustmaster wheel mount STL: thingiverse.com/thing:4379504Nema34 encoder mount: thingiverse.com/thing:4397197Project page: hackaday.io/project/163904-open-ffboardGithub firmware: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoardGithub GUI: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoard-configuratorDiscord: discord.gg/gHtnEcPPatreon: patreon.com/gigawipf Donate: http://paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B23BD5FGD5CH8 Big thanks to all supporters who allowed me to get hardware for development and believe in this project.
Playing DOOM (e1m1) with a steering wheel motor Gigawipf 2020-04-01 | Can't believe i implemented a midi interface just to write this title once...Open FFBoard project page: hackaday.io/project/163904-open-ffboardSource: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoardYou can support me on patreon: patreon.com/gigawipf (No patrons were billed for this quality content...)
Introducing the most important feature of Open FFBoard 🎹 Gigawipf 2020-04-01 | What is better than a bunch of small motors controlled via MIDI? Big motors with MIDI!Now you can finally play your favorite sounds with all these motors you have on your desk.Want to practice piano but spent all your money on huge industrial servos? Now you finally have a use for them! You could even turn your expensive CNC machine into a sick synthesizer!Can't decide between racing and raving? Why not both?Some classic chiptunes between racing sessions? No problem. Use your wheel!Open FFBoard project page: hackaday.io/project/163904-open-ffboardSource: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoardYou can support this channel and project on patreon: patreon.com/gigawipf (No patrons were billed for this video though...)
Custom force feedback interfaces with Open FFBoard (DIY direct drive wheel) Gigawipf 2020-03-15 | The OpenFFBoard is a huge project i am spending a lot of time on and i finally want to tell you more about it.Racing demos of the wheel i made are near the end at 16:20 - 23:30 as there was some interest in seeing some action.Its a low cost open source interface with an expandable firmware for creating custom force feedback devices for simulators and its own Trinamic TMC4671 based motor driver.Its also planned to support different motor drivers and multi axis setups for flight simulators as well.Timestamps:00:00 - Motivation01:35 - Powerstep version04:30 - OpenFFBoard & TMC4671 version09:11 - Software architecture16:15 - Demo: Drifting Assetto Corsa18:14 - Demo: Racing Project Cars23:36 - SummaryProject page OpenFFBoard with updates: hackaday.io/project/163904-open-ffboardGithub: github.com/Ultrawipf/OpenFFBoardSupport me on patreon: patreon.com/gigawipfDiscord: discord.gg/gHtnEcPBoards made by JLCPCB: jlcpcb.com/?from=GigawipfPowerstep FOC paper:Simple Torque Control Method for Hybrid Stepper Motors Implemented in FPGA: researchgate.net/publication/328151614_Simple_Torque_Control_Method_for_Hybrid_Stepper_Motors_Implemented_in_FPGA
Floppy Music | Steins;Gate 0 - Kanako Ito - Amadeus (14 FDD + HDD) Gigawipf 2019-11-13 | Amadeus was featured in the Steins;Gate 0 VN and Anime Soundtrack. Originally composed by Kanako Ito [いとうかなこ].The audio was recorded individually on each drive with rode m5 microphones for highest audio quality.The controller is fully midi capable and can also be controlled with a keyboard.Video recorded in 4k on a sony A6400 and a canon fd 50mm f1.4.Best enjoyed with headphones.The LED matrix shows live midi notes received by the floppy controller.Floppy controller based on an arduino due.Code floppy controller: github.com/Ultrawipf/midifloppy You can support me on patreon: patreon.com/gigawipf
Making a 3D printed mini Joystick/Gamepad (FRsky Taranis Gimbal, Cherry MX switches, stm32) Gigawipf 2019-09-19 | In this video i explain how i made this simple usb joystick.All parts are easy to find and not too expensive.You need:FRsky Taranis X9D Gimbal: bit.ly/2kJoORtSTM32 Black Pill board with maple/stm32duino bootloader: bit.ly/2lXuuYa [Easy to find on eBay]6x cherry mx switches4x M3 screws2x set of 3 pin jst 2mm connectorsSTL: thingiverse.com/thing:3785709/filesCode: pastebin.com/V4rw9DBs and in Thingiverse archive You can support me on patreon: patreon.com/gigawipf
How to build a 3D printed high speed FPV Hovercraft Gigawipf 2019-08-03 | This video demonstrates a simple and small, cheap and very fast 3D printed RC hovercraft that can be driven indoors.It is printable on most hobby 3d printers. (Tested on I3 style M150)The largest part is under 200mm long.Other parts are standard and cheap RC parts.It is designed to be simple to build and stable at high speeds on a smooth surface.Carpet is also fine if its not too rough. Water work too but i would be careful and add some additional floats for that.Parts:3D STL: thingiverse.com/thing:36451202x 50mm propellers1x 9g Servo: bit.ly/2YIa0Eu (SG92r)2x 1106 Motors: bit.ly/31bDpEL (Realacc)2x ESC (10-20A): bit.ly/33ay1TU1x 3ch+ receiver: bit.ly/2MNWULN (FrSky 8ch micro receiver)1x 5v DC regulator for servo and receiver4x 2mm screws10x 3mm screws3s Li-Po (~500-600mAh)And of course an FPV Camera if you want FPVVideo is NOT sponsored. I worked on this for over a year until i made this video on my own time without any pay.But the product links are affiliates to help support this project. You can support me on patreon: patreon.com/gigawipf
Maker Faire Berlin 2019 Impressions (+Bonus: Matrix Piano Floppymusic) Gigawipf 2019-05-21 | Some impressions from Maker Faire Berlin 2019 at FEZ Berlin.(3:52): FloppymusicI was playing floppy music where anyone could play on a keyboard and showing a few other projects.After the event @Digithalis (matrixpianist.de) with his matrix piano plugged into my midi interface and played some songs. (3:52)Digithalis YouTube Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCqNrWjSD4jPxgJ_D2hIQragHis video: youtube.com/watch?v=ieyi6egVYRABackground music: Chill Wave Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 You can support me on patreon: patreon.com/gigawipf
Floppy Music | Linked Horizon - Shinzou wo sasageyo (SnK 2 OP) (14 FDD + HDD) Gigawipf 2019-05-09 | This song is known as the opening from season 2 and season 1 opening 3 of attack on titan performed originally by linked horizon.Audio was recorded individually on each drive with rode m5 microphones.The controller is fully midi capable and can also be controlled with a keyboard.Video recorded in 4k on a sony A6400 and a canon fd 50mm f1.4.The LED matrix shows live midi notes received by the floppy controller.Floppy controller based on an arduino due.Code floppy controller: github.com/Ultrawipf/midifloppy You can support me on patreon: patreon.com/gigawipf
Floppy Music | Crypt of the Necrodancer (Danny Baranowsky) - Disco Descent (14 FDD + HDD) Gigawipf 2019-04-06 | This is the theme from level 1-1 from "Crypt of the Necrodancer".The original was composed by Danny Baranowsky and is now played by 14 floppy disk drives and one hard disk.The audio was recorded individually from each drive with 2 Rode M5 microphones and mixed to resemble the original sound and positions closely but as clear as possible. There is a slight asynchronity in the beginning between the video and audio for a few seconds i had not noticed while mixing.The LED matrix shows live midi notes received by the floppy controller.Floppy controller based on an arduino due.Code floppy controller: github.com/Ultrawipf/midifloppyThe midi used in this song as a reference was originally made by the user "JereTheJuggler" and can be found here: youtube.com/watch?v=JJUNDBJEgbw You can support me on patreon: patreon.com/gigawipf
Floppy Music | Manuel - Gas Gas Gas [Initial D] (14 fdd + hdd) Gigawipf 2018-12-10 | Another classic eurobeat cover known from Initial D played on 14 floppy disk drives and one HDD. Recorded with with new microphones and in 4k30.The 64x32 LED Matrix shows a midi trail like visualization of incoming midi notes and can be used for live performances.Source for the midi floppy controller is available below.Hardware:Arduino DUE as the midi controller (github.com/Ultrawipf/midifloppy)STM32 based led matrix controller (github.com/Ultrawipf/stm32f1_ledmatrix)2x Rode M5 microphonesFocusrite scarlett 6i6 v2 You can support me on patreon: patreon.com/gigawipf
3D printed FPV tiny tank (Model included) Gigawipf 2018-09-20 | FPV tiny tanks are all the rage and i had to make my own because no design i found had a good mounting solution for the fpv camera or other issues.This is why this design has a top mounted servo where an fpv camera or arm can be attached. It is still servo driven like most of these but that change in a newer revision.Thingiverse STL link: thingiverse.com/thing:3013262There is a short assembly overview in the video but you will need the following parts:RC Receiver (3 channel) i used a tiny 8 channel D8 frsky compatible receier: bit.ly/2MNWULN1x 9g servo2x continous 360° 9g servos (or modded standard servos, i used mg90s)2x lego tracks ("small size")2x M3 screws ~15mm and 4 nuts.2x 3x8x4 ball bearings (693ZZ)1s ~300-500mAh li-po5v boost converter8x 4x7mm rod magnets (or longer rods to glue in place if you have no magnets)FPV Camera. (Eachine EF01 used here... you probably need to redesign the servo attachment arm for others)Music: El-Grungo-Pasto from kongano.com You can support me on patreon: patreon.com/gigawipf
Floppy Music | Deep in Abyss [Made in Abyss Opening] (14 fdd + hdd) Gigawipf 2018-06-11 | Made in Abyss Opening on floppy drives.Awesome theme from an awesome anime.This one took a lot of editing time but i think the result was worth it.The 64x32 LED Matrix shows a midi trail like visualization of incoming midi notes. Interferes a bit with the camera framerate but can be used for live performances.Currently running on an stm32f103 but a fpga driver is planned.Source for arduino DUE Midi Floppy Controller: github.com/Ultrawipf/midifloppy You can support me on patreon: patreon.com/gigawipf
Floppy Music | Nightwish - Wishmaster (14 FDD + HDD) Gigawipf 2018-02-08 | Wishmaster played on 14 floppy drives and one hdd.Controlled via midi. Overlay made with Miditrail. Main controller is running on an arduino due. Source: github.com/Ultrawipf/midifloppy You can support me on patreon: patreon.com/gigawipf
3D printed DPS5005 lab power supply. USB controlled with python (code and stl in description) Gigawipf 2017-12-06 | I want to show you my recently finished lab power supply based on the popular Ruideng dps5005 module.The case is 3D printed and everything fits inside. I am using it for a few weeks now and apart from the very noisy fan i had laying around it is very handy and i probably wouldn't change anything if i had to make one again.As you probably guessed i am not a fan of talking in videos. But i hope it gives you a quick overview about this project :)This is not a review, there are many reviews for the dps modules but most of them don't mention the official "control software" which needs a huge national instruments framework with dozen of services just to set a voltage... seriously.So i wrote a little python library to make simple automated measurements and maybe someone has the time to even write a gui for these modules.Python example: github.com/Ultrawipf/pydpsCase Model: thingiverse.com/thing:2694980DPS5005 communication version: http://bit.ly/2AxIugl You can support me on patreon: patreon.com/gigawipf
Floppy Music | Cascada - A Neverending Dream (14 fdd + hdd) Gigawipf 2017-10-29 | Time for another well known tune i prepared some time ago.One drive had to be replaced but they hold up quite well. That was the first defect i ever had in this setup and i am still not sure what caused it.This time recorded with a different camera, but i will probably go back as the noise is quite noticable.Overlay made with Miditrail. Main controller is running on an arduino due. Source: github.com/Ultrawipf/midifloppy You can support me on patreon: patreon.com/gigawipf
Floppy Music | Europe - The Final Countdown (14fdd + hdd) Gigawipf 2017-08-21 | I am back again with something well known.Final Countdown on my floppy drives with live midi interface.In a few days i will be live at maker faire hannover :) Check out my other videos too.Overlay made with Miditrail. Main controller is running on an arduino due. Source: github.com/Ultrawipf/midifloppy You can support me on patreon: patreon.com/gigawipf
Factorio Music | Midi to blueprint converter test (3 Songs) Gigawipf 2017-05-10 | Songs:VVVVVV - Pressure Cooker (0:32)Wanderers From Ys III - Lava Zone Remix snes (3:30)Clonk - Cheer up (4:52)Factorio recently introduced speakers for the circuit network so naturally i had to check how i could generate simple and scalable circuits from midi files to import music directly into factorio via blueprints.Video is not sped up or otherwise edited, music runs at the internal factorio speed pretty good even with large circuits but there are some limits.Features:Automatic blueprint generation directly from midi files.Limited Drumkit supportPolyphony with dynamic speaker allocationMultiple notes at the same time are now combined in a single memory cell per channel and tickProblems:-Limited note range, factorio only allows notes between F3 and B6-Few instruments with fixed length samples, long and very short notes are not possible.-Standard instrument is piano because of the instrument limitations-Not all drumkit sounds are possible in factorio-The cicuit network runs at 60hz fixed to the framerate, slight timing errors can occur.Following the GM1 standard the channel 10 ist interpreted as the drumkit channel and gets its own speaker pool.Source and current version: github.com/Ultrawipf/midiToolTake it as it is, i mainly made it to test midi functions but it should work fine if you just want to make blueprints now.Will probably be refined later ;)You can support me on patreon: patreon.com/gigawipf
Floppy Music | Necrofantasia (14 fdd + hdd) Gigawipf 2017-03-18 | I just reached 10k subscribers and of course that means more floppy music for you :)Necrofantasia is a special challenge for my floppies and because of the high density of notes. It is a well known black midi and there are many versions available each one with more notes.The was a lot of manual editing to be done but i tried my best to preserve the black midi feeling. Overall there are 76430 notes in this file which is still very high and my floppy music controller has no problems playing that :)Floppymusic Code: github.com/Ultrawipf/midifloppyOverlay made with MIDITrail You can support me on patreon: patreon.com/gigawipf
Cruel Angels Thesis on a Siren (Evangelion Theme) Gigawipf 2017-01-19 | This song was already played on the floppies a long time ago, so i tried it again with the siren and it worked out better than expected so i had to make a video.How i made the siren: youtu.be/gV5PGPk7PoAFloppy version: youtu.be/UTis1nN4ySwSiren STL: thingiverse.com/thing:1534397Arduino Micro for usb midi, 2204 drone motor for the siren. You can support me on patreon: patreon.com/gigawipf
The naked Siren (Naked Gun Intro) Gigawipf 2017-01-14 | This is an attempt to recreate the intro from the awesome naked gun films on a siren.Sounds a bit weird because of the extreme volume differences in low and high notes, but it should be possible to recognize this tune.How i made it: youtube.com/watch?v=gV5PGPk7PoA You can support me on patreon: patreon.com/gigawipf
Making a super annoying musical midi siren Gigawipf 2017-01-13 | The video does not show everything because i got the idea of making an instrument after the siren was built, but i hope you can follow my process of converting it into an instrument^^I only use less than half power and it is extremely loud. Almost silent at low notes but when you really push it every neighbor will hear it.The esc does regenerative braking so not all energy is lost during fast speed changes and you see the voltage spiking up while braking.Maybe i will add some bigger caps again to store more energy.The controller also supports pitch bends and handles overlapping notes.Of course i will also make some full length music videos with the siren but don't expect anything complex from that pile of plastic.Code: github.com/Ultrawipf/midiSiren60mm siren model: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1534397Motor: Multistar elite 2204 2300kvEsc: Racerstar RS20A lite: http://bit.ly/2jFfN5DAll credits for the siren model go to the original designer.The last short song is lilium from elfenlied. You can support me on patreon: patreon.com/gigawipf
Lantian 105mm micro FPV Quadcopter Gigawipf 2016-09-27 | I just want to show you my new little garden and indoor quad. (go to 1:55 for the flight)With the right batteries its just so much fun to fly.I apologise if you can't understand me as my voice is currently not really there and i already talked too much before.The receiver in combination with that flight controller sometimes behaves pretty strange for me. Sometimes the quad arms itself or telemetry updates only some values and not the battery voltage.I paid for everything without the batteries around 55€.Parts list: Frame: http://www.banggood.com/LANTIAN-105-105mm-Carbon-Fiber-DIY-Micro-FPV-RC-Quadcopter-Frame-Support-8520-Coreless-Motor-p-1077275.html?p=6F02122925841201511NMotors: http://www.banggood.com/4X-Chaoli-CL-820-8_5x20mm-Coreless-Motor-for-90mm-150mm-DIY-Micro-FPV-RC-Quadcopter-Frame-p-1069067.html?p=6F02122925841201511NFC: http://www.banggood.com/Micro-32bits-Brushed-Flight-Control-Board-Based-On-SP-RACING-F3-EVO-Brush-For-Micro-FPV-Frame-p-1070068.html?p=6F02122925841201511NReceiver: http://www.banggood.com/Eachine-Tiny-QX90-Quadcopter-Parts-Frsky-8CH-PPM-SBUS-Receiver-Compatible-Frsky-X9D-PLUS-X9E-DJT-DFT-p-1079410.html?p=6F02122925841201511N (not the one in the video. Don't buy the irangeX one, its crap)Camera: http://www.banggood.com/Eachine-EF-01-AIO-5_8G-40CH-25MW-VTX-800TVL-13-Cmos-FPV-Camera-p-1064301.html?p=6F02122925841201511NBatteries should be any 500-600mAh battery with enough power. Smaller ones won't give you enough current and the voltage will sag. You can support me on patreon: patreon.com/gigawipf
Floppy Music | Quick Charge (Clonk - Hazardpack) (14fdd + hdd) Gigawipf 2016-08-25 | Here is a classic clonk track from the hazard pack that was edited for the floppies at the annual meeting of my clonk group this year. This track is based on the clonk planet version.In the left corner is a little hazardclonk from the clonk rage pack. You can support me on patreon: patreon.com/gigawipf
Floppy Music | La Libellula (robric65.xm from enviro bear 2000) (14 fdd + hdd) Gigawipf 2016-08-18 | Full moon, the floppies are restless.Winter arrives in 4 minutes.After some days playing enviro bear 2000 this song is still stuck in my head.I apologize for the cursor in the overlay, i just realised it after the video was uploaded and decided to leave it in and not reupload it because that is just a fun video. Lets see how many people complain and don't read the rescription ;)Get the game here: http://gamejolt.com/games/enviro-bear-2000/211The original song: modarchive.org/index.php?request=view_by_moduleid&query=56069 You can support me on patreon: patreon.com/gigawipf
Floppy Music | Ducktales NES - The Moon (14fdd + hdd) Gigawipf 2016-07-26 | Had this file almost finished for quite some time and decided to record the song now after i fixed the pitch bends with the arduino upgrade.Turned out pretty well. You can support me on patreon: patreon.com/gigawipf
Floppy Music | Nightwish - Stargazers (14fdd + hdd) Gigawipf 2016-07-19 | I replaced the old arduino mega with a 84MHz ARM Arduino DUE and rewrote it as a usb midi device to use the additional processing power. The floppy controller is now a real midi device and does not need a special pc program anymore. Every midi player can send notes :)The chroma keying from midi trail was a bit off but should be completely synchronous as it sends the notes directly to my controller.The ideas are still based on moppy but the controller now works standalone and works like any usb midi device. The current code is here: github.com/Ultrawipf/midifloppy You can support me on patreon: patreon.com/gigawipf
Floppy Music | Niko - Night of Fire (Initial D) (14fdd + hdd) Gigawipf 2016-05-29 | After a pretty long break i hat the time to record another song and it turned out better than expected.This eurobeat song was featured in initial d and got popular through the show.Enjoy. You can support me on patreon: patreon.com/gigawipf
