Noise Boys Toys MIDImote User manual

MIDImote Quick Start Guide
Version 1.0
December 2012
Introduction
The MIDImote is a programmable MIDI command
transmitter for use with MIDI enabled show control
systems and for remote control of MIDI equipped
hardware. Each key can be programmed to send a
single MIDI message on any desired channel with any
command data value(s). It can be bus powered from
compatible controllers or externally powered from a
wide range of power sources and adapters.
Power
The device can be powered through a fully connected
MIDI cable using Pin 1 (0V) and Pin 3 (5VDC) when
connected to a compatible host. Most MIDI enabled
equipment does not use these pins, only equipment
specifically developed to provide a regulated 5VDC
supply on these pins will provide bus power. Otherwise
an external power source can be connected to the DC
socket on the rear of the device.
A wide range of power voltages, both AC and DC of
either polarity are supported. Virtually any power adapter
with an output of 8-20V and a minimum 75mA capability,
terminated in a 2.1mm DC plug will be suitable.
Programming
In order to enter programming mode, connect the power
source (or MIDI cable if bus powered) whilst holding the
blue button. Release the blue button when EDIT
COMMANDS is displayed. Values are changed and
accepted using the orange, blue and yellow buttons:
Orange - decrease
Blue - OK/next
Yellow - increase
When programming mode is ready the device will display Select Button. Press the
button for which you wish to set/edit the MIDI command data. The current MIDI command
type will be first displayed. To select the type, use the orange (decrease) and yellow
(increase) buttons. Once the desired command type is displayed, press the blue (OK)
button to accept.
Cont...
MIDI Out
Power In

If the command type Disabled is selected, no further values are required and the option
to exit or continue programming is displayed. Use the orange button to exit or the yellow
button to continue programming.
If a MIDI command type is selected, the current MIDI channel for the selected button is
displayed and can be edited using the orange/yellow buttons, and accepted with the blue
button.
The next editable value is the 1st data byte value for the selected MIDI message. MIDI data
is 7 bit resolution therefore the valid value range is 0 to 127. Again the orange and yellow
buttons allow decrease/increase of the value. Holding these buttons will, after a short delay,
cause rapid value changes. As before, use the blue button to accept the value and
continue.
Not all MIDI messages require a 2nd data byte (see Command Table below). If the
command type chosen for the button is a Cont Chg or Prog Chg, no further values are
required and the device displays the option to exit programming or continue to edit another
button.
All other MIDI command types require a 2nd data byte value, again with a valid range of 0 to
127. As before, use the orange/blue/yellow buttons to decrease/accept/increase the value.
After accepting the value with the blue button, the display will show the option to exit or
continue programming. When all programming is complete, exit the programming mode by
pressing the yellow button (Y to Exit). The MIDImote will save your settings to non-volatile
memory and start up in Run Mode. This step is essential to ensure your programming is
saved correctly.
Programming Mode Example
(Accessed by Holding Blue Button on Power Up)
Power Up:
eg.
Green
Cont....
* EDIT *
COMMANDS
!
Set With
- OK +
Select
Button
Green
Note On
Green
Chan 01
Green
Val1 050
Green
Val2 127
Exit??
N Y
Settings
Stored
Ready...

Command Table
Command Type
MIDI Channel
Data Value 1
Data Value 2
Note Off
1-16
Key #
Velocity
Note On
1-16
Key #
Velocity
AfterTch
1-16
Key #
Touch
Cont Chg
1-16
Controller #
controller value
Prog Chg
1-16
Program/Scene #
N/A
ChanPres
1-16
Pressure
N/A
Pitch
1-16
Low Byte (7 bits)
High Byte (7 bits)
Disabled
N/A
N/A
N/A
Line Drive Modes
The electrical design of MIDI ports allows for driving reasonable lengths of cable between
devices, however as with any electrical signal, it can weaken, degrade and become
susceptible to induced noise as line lengths increase. As such, the limit of length is affected
by many factors such as environment and cable quality. In situations where a long line
length is necessary - when adapting to an audio multicore for example - the MIDImote can
be set to drive the line at an increased current specification to compensate for any losses.
To enable High Current Drive, connect the power source (or MIDI cable if bus powered)
whilst holding down the green button. The MIDImote will save your settings to non-volatile
memory and start up in Run Mode. When High Drive Current is active, an asterisk (*) will
be displayed at the end of the top line of the display. This mode is maintained until reset to
Normal Current Drive by repeating the power up procedure but holding down the red button
instead.
MIDImote in Normal Current Drive Run Mode:
MIDImote in High Current Drive Run Mode:
The device is now ready to transmit your programmed MIDI messages. With each button
press, the button colour briefly displays on the 2nd row to confirm the transmitted message,
unless the button has been programmed as Disabled.
Multiple buttons can be pressed simultaneously. Commands will be queued and
transmitted in rapid succession.
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Ready...
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