# \#diy **URL:** https://forum.djtechtools.com/tag/diy/6.md [Latest](https://forum.djtechtools.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.djtechtools.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.djtechtools.com/tags.md) --- ## [Pioneer CDJ-100S USB-MIDI retrofit project: looking for user feedback](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/pioneer-cdj-100s-usb-midi-retrofit-project-looking-for-user-feedback/154642)
**Author:** [@johnlinhares](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/johnlinhares)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/pioneer-cdj-100s-usb-midi-retrofit-project-looking-for-user-feedback/154642 "2026-04-13T21:09:01Z")
Hi everyone, I’m working on a retrofit/conversion project for the Pioneer CDJ-100S. The goal is to preserve as much of the original user experience as possible while adding modern USB-MIDI functionality and a programma… --- ## [The Kontrol S1/S8 project \[build log\]](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/the-kontrol-s1-s8-project-build-log/78164)
**Author:** [@DJDoubleYou](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/DJDoubleYou)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 12:51am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/the-kontrol-s1-s8-project-build-log/78164 "2026-03-06T00:51:21Z")
The Kontrol S1/S8 project \[build log\] If you’re interested in helping out and getting a dev kit or might be interested in a final unit (if they end up getting built) let me know. Hi DJTT-ers! It still happens to me (a… --- ## [OpenDeck platform](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/opendeck-platform/67205)
**Author:** [@paradajz](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/paradajz)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 7:51am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/opendeck-platform/67205 "2020-09-30T07:51:08Z")
OpenDeck DIY MIDI platform OpenDeck is a platform suited both for prototyping and developing custom MIDI controllers compatible with any MIDI software on any OS. Platform consists of electronic part (PCB), software runn… --- ## [$17.00 everything-included DIY controller kit](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/17-00-everything-included-diy-controller-kit/78378)
**Author:** [@DJDoubleYou](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/DJDoubleYou)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/17-00-everything-included-diy-controller-kit/78378 "2020-09-27T18:01:58Z")
$17.00 everything-included DIY controller kit Want to experiment with building your own controller? Good news, I’m working on a $17.00 kit that includes everything you need to build your own controller: 16 Potentiome… --- ## [\[DIY\] "Generic midi controller" \*Build-log\*](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/diy-generic-midi-controller-build-log/71841)
**Author:** [@DJDoubleYou](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/DJDoubleYou)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2020, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/diy-generic-midi-controller-build-log/71841 "2020-03-29T13:10:00Z")
\[DIY\] “Generic midi controller” Build-log The “Generic midi controller” I’ve been researching DIY midi controllers for as long as I am a member of DJTT. However it has always been difficult for me to settle on a design… --- ## [High quality Fader for DIY MIDI/Crossfader](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/high-quality-fader-for-diy-midi-crossfader/77966)
**Author:** [@kriista](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/kriista)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [DIY Drum Machine](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/diy-drum-machine/77279)
**Author:** [@ghztomash](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/ghztomash)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 11:29am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/diy-drum-machine/77279 "2018-06-20T11:29:15Z")
DIY Drum Machine Dear fellow DJTTheads, It’s been a long time since my last posts, so it’s nice to be back :heart\_eyes: I want to share with you a little project I’ve been working on the past year, initially as a DIY … --- ## [Arcade Joysticks and DIY MIDI controller QUESTION](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/arcade-joysticks-and-diy-midi-controller-question/75324)
**Author:** [@frenchydotrocks](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/frenchydotrocks)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2017, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/arcade-joysticks-and-diy-midi-controller-question/75324 "2017-11-19T15:48:53Z")
Arcade Joysticks and DIY MIDI controller QUESTION wassup guys, after watching djtechtools DIY MIDI video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVf\_el4N0tI&index=7&list=PL2QT3WiVQVuvF-30sB\_yy8bM8K8p40l2o&t=35s) i decided to t… --- ## [Disassemble MF3D?](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/disassemble-mf3d/75983)
**Author:** [@phx](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/phx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/disassemble-mf3d/75983 "2017-05-10T16:19:46Z")
Disassemble MF3D? Hi all! I was thinking it’d be rad to pimp out my MF3D with some art, and had planned to take apart the case, draw on the top half of the case with paint markers, clear coat it, and put it back togeth… --- ## [$12 Laptop Stand (IKEA)](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/12-laptop-stand-ikea/55227)
**Author:** [@Mabonzo](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Mabonzo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2017, 3:21pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/12-laptop-stand-ikea/55227 "2017-05-04T15:21:58Z")
$12 Laptop Stand (IKEA) so I passed by ikea yesterday and found 2 desk mount brackets that make for a really cool and affordable laptop stand for a little over 10 bucks, check it out for yourself --- ## [Introducing: The ASOBI NES arcade-style MIDI controller!](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/introducing-the-asobi-nes-arcade-style-midi-controller/74926)
**Author:** [@controllerkid](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/controllerkid)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2016, 9:31am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/introducing-the-asobi-nes-arcade-style-midi-controller/74926 "2016-10-09T09:31:22Z")
Introducing: The ASOBI NES arcade-style MIDI controller! Hey guys! This has been a hella long time in the making, but I’m insanely stoked to show this off: The ASOBI NES! I’ve been in love with the aesthetic of the… --- ## [Teensy Code and Power Questions For A First-Timer!](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/teensy-code-and-power-questions-for-a-first-timer/74700)
**Author:** [@controllerkid](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/controllerkid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2016, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/teensy-code-and-power-questions-for-a-first-timer/74700 "2016-08-22T20:18:38Z")
Teensy Code and Power Questions For A First-Timer! Greetings! I’m about to build my first ever MIDI controller out of an old NES shell. However, I’d like to deviate a bit from the video DJTT made on how to make a simple… --- ## [Arduino fans?](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/arduino-fans/74692)
**Author:** [@bananut](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/bananut)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2016, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/arduino-fans/74692 "2016-08-20T20:23:45Z")
Arduino fans? Anyone have ideas related to MIDI, music and Arduino to develop? We know electronics and are looking for ideas to work on. Check out our website :slight\_smile: http://bananutelectronics.com/ --- ## [DIY Controller Overlay](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/diy-controller-overlay/72332)
**Author:** [@Santos10](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Santos10)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2015, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/diy-controller-overlay/72332 "2015-09-18T20:28:42Z")
DIY Controller Overlay I’m looking to make an overlay for my Korg nanoKONTROL 2. Like the one that ships with the Native Instruments X1 nothing permanent like a sticker just something I can put over the knobs, faders an… --- ## [Build Diary for basic DIY Midi Instruments](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/build-diary-for-basic-diy-midi-instruments/71757)
**Author:** [@Alistair\_Hutton](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Alistair_Hutton)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2015, 11:14am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/build-diary-for-basic-diy-midi-instruments/71757 "2015-07-30T11:14:20Z")
Build Diary for basic DIY Midi Instruments I’ve been bitten by the bug and have decided to build a “Tiny Midi Brawler” Tiny as it’s based on the Teensy LC - Teensy LC (Low Cost) which is almost comically small and very… --- ## [DIY MIDI controller using KEYBOARD,MOUSE and JOYPAD](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/diy-midi-controller-using-keyboard-mouse-and-joypad/71886)
**Author:** [@matiyas](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/matiyas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2015, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/diy-midi-controller-using-keyboard-mouse-and-joypad/71886 "2015-07-25T23:04:36Z")
DIY MIDI controller using KEYBOARD,MOUSE and JOYPAD hallo world. after reading lots of articles about this project, i found out that many of the controllers that people came up with were using boards like arduino or te… --- ## [Old Ps2](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/old-ps2/71617)
**Author:** [@InsertSmartName](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/InsertSmartName)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2015, 12:47pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/old-ps2/71617 "2015-06-26T12:47:48Z")
Old Ps2 hey guys, do you have any cool idea about what could I transform my old ps2 in? I was thinking of something related to djing/producing, obviously, but no great ideas :thinking: cheers! --- ## [Need Advice for new DJ rig I'm making](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-advice-for-new-dj-rig-im-making/71408)
**Author:** [@snuffmeister](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/snuffmeister)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 7:40am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-advice-for-new-dj-rig-im-making/71408 "2015-06-09T07:40:22Z")
Need Advice for new DJ rig I’m making So heres what I’m doing. I am building to Midi Controllers I’m using as decks. they are similar to midi fighters but have a few more added buttons and controls. Now i want to run th… --- ## [Keyboard Controller Mod - Removing keyboard from Novation Launchkey Mini.](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/keyboard-controller-mod-removing-keyboard-from-novation-launchkey-mini/71253)
**Author:** [@Baconlord](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Baconlord)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2015, 9:07am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/keyboard-controller-mod-removing-keyboard-from-novation-launchkey-mini/71253 "2015-05-20T09:07:08Z")
Keyboard Controller Mod - Removing keyboard from Novation Launchkey Mini. After digging through the forums for a while I wasn’t able to find a thread that was very related to my needs so if after reading this you can th… --- ## [Build a simple midi controller, 16 knobs, 16 buttons and 8 leds?](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/build-a-simple-midi-controller-16-knobs-16-buttons-and-8-leds/70574)
**Author:** [@Imbecill](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Imbecill)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2015, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/build-a-simple-midi-controller-16-knobs-16-buttons-and-8-leds/70574 "2015-03-24T20:35:12Z")
Build a simple midi controller, 16 knobs, 16 buttons and 8 leds? Hello! I have been looking around for a while now and can’t really find what I´m looking for. My goal is to build a small midi controller for a drum kit … --- ## [Rotary Knob Modification](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/rotary-knob-modification/70503)
**Author:** [@DigitalQw3rty](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/DigitalQw3rty)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/rotary-knob-modification/70503 "2015-03-23T21:11:43Z")
Rotary Knob Modification So with Rane’s new Mixer being super awesome I kind of want to give the whole Rotary mixer thing a try. But for over $2000 I can’t really get behind it. So has anyone done an in-depth guide to m… --- ## [Whats inside a Midi Fighter?](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/whats-inside-a-midi-fighter/69634)
**Author:** [@MadCat](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/MadCat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 7:17am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/whats-inside-a-midi-fighter/69634 "2015-01-06T07:17:56Z")
Whats inside a Midi Fighter? Hey guys, I have recently been very into building midi controllers and am looking to get more serious about producing them within the next few months. My question is whats inside of a Midi … --- ## [Potentiometers for chroma caps](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/potentiometers-for-chroma-caps/67185)
**Author:** [@Cphas](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Cphas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2014, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/potentiometers-for-chroma-caps/67185 "2014-07-18T23:19:13Z")
Potentiometers for chroma caps I’m looking at putting together my own custom controller that’s going to very potentiometer heavy. I’d like to use chroma caps. The issue is that the spec for chroma caps says that they fi… --- ## [Custom Midi Controller](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/custom-midi-controller/65024)
**Author:** [@kmc310](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/kmc310)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2014, 3:47am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/custom-midi-controller/65024 "2014-04-03T03:47:50Z")
Custom Midi Controller Hi everyone, I’m trying to make a midi controller to use with Ableton and my launchpad. I want to make a 4 channel mixer, with 4 extra pots/encoders for each channel, and 2 buttons for each chann… --- ## [Diy midi controllor](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/diy-midi-controllor/64991)
**Author:** [@kingjulian225](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/kingjulian225)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2014, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/diy-midi-controllor/64991 "2014-03-21T00:55:58Z")
Diy midi controllor Hi I am building my own midi mixer controller and I would like to display the deck tempos on 4 digit serial displays like these: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11440 I have searched the forums a… --- ## [DIY modular MIDI controller](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/diy-modular-midi-controller/47973)
**Author:** [@paul\_monk3y](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/paul_monk3y)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2014, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/diy-modular-midi-controller/47973 "2014-03-21T00:42:12Z")
DIY modular MIDI controller Hi all! Ive been thinking about building a modular midi controller based on a central mixer for some time now… As I’m not a resident DJ I work at different places and mixing different music… --- ## [|Build Log| - DIY midi gamepad controller](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/build-log-diy-midi-gamepad-controller/16771)
**Author:** [@fbonito](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/fbonito)\ **Replies:** 237\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/build-log-diy-midi-gamepad-controller/16771 "2014-03-11T19:36:43Z")
|Build Log|/ DIY midi gamepad controller hello all, (first of all, sorry for my bad english… i’m from portugal) i’ve started my controller project. :smiley: will be based on: 2 gamepads 1 sound board 30 arcade… --- ## [Tannin DIY MIDI Controller](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/tannin-diy-midi-controller/63162)
**Author:** [@paradajz](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/paradajz)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2014, 12:06pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/tannin-diy-midi-controller/63162 "2014-03-09T12:06:03Z")
Tannin DIY MIDI Controller I’m well aware that I haven’t updated this thread for a long time - it’s for a reason. That project is simply too complex and too expensive for me to finish it in some reasonable time. Project… --- ## [Mixer to Midi Device](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/mixer-to-midi-device/64671)
**Author:** [@JudemanG](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/JudemanG)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2014, 2:01am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/mixer-to-midi-device/64671 "2014-03-04T02:01:40Z")
Mixer to Midi Device Hello everyone! I wanted to get some other people’s input on something. I have created a prototype for a device that allows any 2 channel mixer to send midi. It works relatively well, and I will pro… --- ## [$25 8 Knob USB class-compliant MIDI controller - would you buy one?](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/25-8-knob-usb-class-compliant-midi-controller-would-you-buy-one/56111)
**Author:** [@AldenM](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/AldenM)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2014, 11:21pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/25-8-knob-usb-class-compliant-midi-controller-would-you-buy-one/56111 "2014-01-26T23:21:06Z")
$25 8 Knob USB class-compliant MIDI controller - would you buy one? Hello all! I have been following the midi fighter project for a while, and know there are a lot of DIYers active here. I’m thinking about starting up … [Next page](https://forum.djtechtools.com/tag/diy/6.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=diy)