Uploading the miniAtmegatron to your Arduino Uno is very simple and takes a matter of minutes, once all the software is downloaded and installed. Just follow these easy steps. There is also a Tutorial Video that goes through the process.
STEP 1 – Install the header |
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Disassemble the case if present. Remove the shield. Insert the header in position shown (also shown in manual). Replace the shield. |
STEP 2 – Install the Arduino software |
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Download and install the latest Arduino IDE for your operating system. Be sure that USB drivers is checked when installing. Then connect the Arduino Uno + shield to a USB port. Some drivers may be installed. |
STEP 3 – Install Easy Uploader |
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The Easy Uploader is the app used to upload software to the Atmegatron. Download the appropriate file and install. Easy Uploader v1.1 for OSX (10.9 and above) Once installed, run the app (making sure the programmer cable is already connected. Once the software has booted, select the COMM Port of the programmer cable from the combo box. It is often the bottom option. |
STEP 4 – Upload the software |
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Click the Upload… button. Select the .hex file which you wish to install. The .hex files are available below. The software takes 20-30 seconds to upload. Once completed if you wish to use MIDI, you will need to disconnect the miniAtmegatron, remove shield, remove the header and then reassemble. If you have any issue uploading software, please check the “show console” box, then copy and paste the text in the console window to a new thread on the Soulsby Synths forums. |
miniAtmegatron Software |
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Instructions
This is the assembly instructions that ship with the miniAtmegatron.
Assembly Instructions
Operation Instructions
Arduino MIDI-hack
Windows
Tutorial on MIDI-hack process
Atmel Flip 3.4.7 for Windows
Mac
It is possible MIDI hack the Arduino Uno using a Mac, but it is trickier than on a PC and involves using Terminal. Soulsby Synths does not provide support for this, however you can find more information about the process here.
Arduino MIDI firmware
All credit to MORECAT_LAB for the firmware.
Midi Firmware for Arduino Uno (Moco)
Miscellaneous files
miniAtmegatron Manual V1-0
miniAtmegatron schematic
miniAtmegatron board layout
miniAtmegatron case assembly tips
Reaper plugin using MIDI CCs for v1.0-v2.2
Reason Combinator backdrops
Thanks to…
Thilo Goldschmitz – Reaper Plugin. Richard Hider – TouchOSC templates and combinator backdrops. Jörg Boller – Ctrlr templates. Roland Nebe – Android Lemur templates.