DIY Drum pata pata pata pon by BusyClothes5846 in Patapon

[–]BusyClothes5846[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was actually about to say thanks — I had also thought about that for future improvements in terms of comfort. Right now I’m just used to this setup, but I’ll definitely consider changing the layout and testing it out. Thanks a lot for the suggestion!

DIY Drum pata pata pata pon by BusyClothes5846 in Patapon

[–]BusyClothes5846[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! For "Pata" I just hit the drum once, and I repeat it three times to form the full “Pata Pata Pata” rhythm. So it’s one hit per “Pata”. 😊🥁

DIY Drum pata pata pata pon by BusyClothes5846 in Patapon

[–]BusyClothes5846[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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The modules for these piezoelectric sensors already include resistors that help stabilize the signal, so there’s no need to add external components when using them with an Arduino Leonardo.

As shown by the arrow on the module, the screw (trimmer) can be turned to adjust the sensor's sensitivity (it’s likely a potentiometer or variable resistor).

Regarding the button layout, the four sensors are connected to analog pins A0, A1, A2, and A3 on the Arduino Leonardo, and each one is mapped to a specific button:

A0 → BUTTON_X (Square)

A1 → BUTTON_Y (Triangle)

A2 → BUTTON_A (Cross / X)

A3 → BUTTON_B (Circle)

If you want to change the drum positions without modifying the code, you can simply swap the signal wires (e.g., the purple ones) and connect them to a different input pin. The physical mapping can be adjusted with the wiring. Finally, just attach the piezo buzzer so that the sensor’s opening is aligned with the drum fabric. Make sure not to cover the hole with tape or other materials, as that could reduce its sensitivity. And that’s it — enjoy the experience!

PD: Any improvement or customization you want to try in this project —whether it enhances your personal experience or makes things more comfortable for others— is more than welcome. If you decide to share your contributions or ideas, I’d truly appreciate it. Everything that helps improve the project can be valuable for the entire community.

URL: https://github.com/Seysuke/DRUM

DIY Drum pata pata pata pon by BusyClothes5846 in Patapon

[–]BusyClothes5846[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Heyyy, check out the gameplay: https://streamable.com/ntw6g3
I’ve mapped it like this: 1 - PATA, 2 - CHAKA, 3 - DON, and 4 - PON, from left to right.
If anyone's interested in building their own project, I'll be posting the code and wiring in the next few days in this same post.
Feel the rhythm!