Midi2cv
tomarus·midi2cv·kicad/midi2cv/midi2cv.kicad_pcb
About the Midi2cv PCB
Midi2cv is an open source AVR/Arduino PCB design by tomarus, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 81.3 × 96.5 mm, with 63 components from 39 distinct parts.
Its main chip is the Arduino_Nano_v3.x, from the AVR/Arduino family. Other key parts include the L7805, 24LC256, MCP4922, PC817 and TL074. By type, the board carries 25 connectors, 15 resistors, 9 capacitors, 8 ICs, 4 diodes and 1 module.
It belongs with the audio designs in this gallery.
From the project
Eurorack MIDI2CV and Arpeggiator using an Arduino Nano.
MIARPH * MIDI2CV + ARPEGGIATOR ==============================
Miarph is an Arduino based MIDI2CV converter with 4 0-5V 12 bit DAC's and 10 trigger outputs.
4 individual 0-5v 12 bit DAC's (MCP4922 based) 10 Trigger outputs Dual Arpeggiator SYSEX configurable. Two MIDI-CC controller outputs. Two Midi Note + Trigger outputs. Split note (single channel) or two individual channel operations. 8 individually programmable gate triggers to be either drum trigger or clock divider.

Main components on the Midi2cv
Midi2cv bill of materials (BOM)
63 components, 39 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L7805 | TO-220-3_Horizontal_TabDown | U1 |
| 1 | 24LC256 | DIP-8_W7.62mm | U2 |
| 2 | MCP4922 | DIP-14_W7.62mm | U3, U4 |
| 1 | PC817 | DIP-4_W7.62mm | U5 |
| 2 | TL074 | DIP-14_W7.62mm | U6, U8 |
| 1 | 74HC595 | DIP-16_W7.62mm | U7 |
| 1 | Arduino_Nano_v3.x | Arduino_Nano_Silk | A1 |
| 1 | ProgramJmpr | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | Power | IDC-Header_2x05_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 3 | Conn_01x04_Male | PinSocket_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | J3, J14, J15 |
| 3 | Conn_01x04_Female | PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | J4, J24, J25 |
| 1 | Conn_01x08_Male | PinSocket_1x08_P2.54mm_Vertical | J5 |
| 1 | Conn_01x08_Female | PinHeader_1x08_P2.54mm_Vertical | J6 |
| 1 | Midi Input | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ366ST_Vertical_CircularHoles | J7 |
| 1 | CV1 Output | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J8 |
| 1 | CV2 Output | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J9 |
| 1 | CTL1 Output | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J10 |
| 1 | CTL2 Output | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J11 |
| 1 | Gate1 Output | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J12 |
| 1 | Gate2 Output | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J13 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P1 | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J16 |
| 1 | P2 | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J17 |
| 1 | P3 | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J18 |
| 1 | P4 | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J19 |
| 1 | P5 | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J20 |
| 1 | P6 | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J21 |
| 1 | P7 | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J22 |
| 1 | P8 | Jack_3.5mm_QingPu_WQP-PJ398SM_Vertical_CircularHoles | J23 |
| 1 | B10K | Potentiometer_Alps_RK09K_Single_Vertical_HalfSilk | RV1 |
| 1 | LED | LED_D3.0mm | D1 |
| 3 | D | D_DO-35_SOD27_P7.62mm_Horizontal | D2, D3, D4 |
| 1 | 100uF | GenericCap | C1 |
| 1 | 10uF | GenericCap | C2 |
| 7 | 100nF | GenericCap | C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9 |
| 2 | 2K2 | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R1, R2 |
| 1 | 10K | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R3 |
| 3 | 1K | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R4, R5, R6 |
| 1 | 220/470 | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R7 |
| 8 | 100 | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R8, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15 |
Midi2cv design files
The KiCad project lives in the tomarus/midi2cv repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Midi2cv: common questions
What microcontroller does the Midi2cv use?
The Midi2cv is built around the Arduino_Nano_v3.x, from the AVR/Arduino family.
How big is the Midi2cv PCB?
The Midi2cv measures 81.3 × 96.5 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Midi2cv?
63 components, from 39 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Midi2cv design files?
From the tomarus/midi2cv repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Midi2cv design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with tomarus. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
Can I test firmware for the Midi2cv without the hardware?
Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug AVR/Arduino firmware against it before you order a PCB.
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