From 43881011d301a0779d32518248204514735c2ce3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Brian Whitman Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 08:53:28 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] doc update --- docs/getting_started.md | 9 +++++---- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/getting_started.md b/docs/getting_started.md index b1075d85..9f79d233 100644 --- a/docs/getting_started.md +++ b/docs/getting_started.md @@ -31,13 +31,10 @@ The Tulip board you got can work on its own. Most people will want to add a coup Tulip is a very command-line centered interface with some touch controls. You'll have a much easier time using Tulip if you connect a USB computer keyboard to it for typing. It turns the Tulip into a portable "deck" for whatever you can imagine. -You _should_ be able to use any USB computer keyboard you already have. We're always surprised to find weirder and weirder keyboards that don't follow all the "rules", so if yours doesn't "just work", get in touch and we'll help you debug! +You _should_ be able to use any USB computer keyboard you already have. We're always surprised to find weird keyboards that don't follow all the "rules", so if yours doesn't "just work", get in touch and we'll help you debug! [If you want a more compact hardware keyboard, the tiny "cardKB" will work great with Tulip, plugged into the I2C port.](https://shop.m5stack.com/products/cardkb-mini-keyboard-programmable-unit-v1-1-mega8a) -### A hub for USB MIDI - -We now support USB MIDI on Tulip from the `USB-KB` connector. We also support simple hubs, since you'll want to connect both a USB MIDI plug and a typing keyboard. USB hub support works but is in constant development, so please let us know if your setup doesn't work! ### DACs or ADCs for modular synths @@ -49,6 +46,10 @@ If you use modular synths, Tulip is a powerful and fun control surface and way t We support both USB MIDI and "standard" TRS MIDI. Most modern MIDI equipment now uses 3.5mm jacks for MIDI connectors. If you have the older 5-pin DIN connectors and want to use them on Tulip, you'll want to pick up a couple of [Type-A 3.5mm adapters](https://www.amazon.com/Kurrent-Electric-Type-3-5mm-Adapter/dp/B0C2RLB3SL/). +### A hub for USB MIDI + +If you want to use a USB MIDI device (like a keyboard or a USB-MIDI adapter), we support that on Tulip from the `USB-KB` connector. We also support simple hubs, since you'll want to connect both a USB MIDI plug and a typing keyboard. USB hub support works but is in constant development, so please let us know if your setup doesn't work! + ### A small li-po battery Tulip is a low power device and can run on battery for portable computing. There's a standard JST connector on back for flat li-po or 18650 battery packs. Tulip will charge the battery if you connect a USB power cable to the USB charge/PWR port (the top one.) I personally use [this 1200mAh battery](https://www.adafruit.com/product/258). If you want to keep it "inside" Tulip (between the back case and the PCB), you'll want to find a battery that is 5mm or so thin. You can use a piece of double sided tape it keep it inside the battery area of the PCB.