This week, I wrote a python keyboard program using pygame.midi. This was easier than anticipated. However, it still exists entirely within my laptop. I attempted to add oscillators and modulators to truly make a digital synthesizer, this is a work in progress. On the ZYNQ, this program can take MIDI input from our controller along with input from encoders. From there, we may add more simple effects in software after we have worked out the complex elements of the synthesizer.
I am still slightly behind on my progress. Last week, I said I would have liked to have some software on the ZYNQ that produces a signal today. I am very confident we can achieve that this week. I am going to put in additional hours over the break to learn to work with Vivado and a Zedboard from the ECE Inventory since Tom will have the PYNQ. This week: I will work with Sam to decide a layout of encoders that makes sense for the PCB, complete the MIDI portion of the synthesizer, and continue to develop the front panel design.