# Latest **URL:** https://minichord.discourse.group/latest.md [Latest](https://minichord.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://minichord.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://minichord.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [3D Printable case for the Minichord](https://minichord.discourse.group/t/3d-printable-case-for-the-minichord/44)
**Author:** [@terminalwaltz](https://minichord.discourse.group/u/terminalwaltz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 11:58pm UTC](https://minichord.discourse.group/t/3d-printable-case-for-the-minichord/44 "2026-05-22T23:58:11Z")
Here is a case for the minichord that I’ve been meaning to share.. All feedback welcome, there’s an STL and SCAD. It is scaled just to be snug enough to hold the minichord, but I have some difficulty getting it out somet… --- ## [I2C Scanner sees MPR121 at 0x5A but TouchTest.ino reports not communicating](https://minichord.discourse.group/t/i2c-scanner-sees-mpr121-at-0x5a-but-touchtest-ino-reports-not-communicating/43)
**Author:** [@keithehenry](https://minichord.discourse.group/u/keithehenry)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 11:20pm UTC](https://minichord.discourse.group/t/i2c-scanner-sees-mpr121-at-0x5a-but-touchtest-ino-reports-not-communicating/43 "2026-05-12T23:20:19Z")
With custom code, the standard i2C-Scanner sees the MPR121 touch sensor chip at the right address but the TouchTest (in the MPR121 examples) reports that it is not communicating. \[The chords work but the harp is silent.\]… --- ## [Minichord Mission To The Moon ;-)](https://minichord.discourse.group/t/minichord-mission-to-the-moon/41)
**Author:** [@Mark-Strange](https://minichord.discourse.group/u/Mark-Strange)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 7:36pm UTC](https://minichord.discourse.group/t/minichord-mission-to-the-moon/41 "2026-04-09T19:36:53Z")
Hey all, In celebration with the successful Artemis II launch last evening, I composed a ‘Launch Theme” on the Minichord to send her on her way! --- ## [Put link to this discorse group on the minicontrol website](https://minichord.discourse.group/t/put-link-to-this-discorse-group-on-the-minicontrol-website/39)
**Author:** [@hiddenisland](https://minichord.discourse.group/u/hiddenisland)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 7:23am UTC](https://minichord.discourse.group/t/put-link-to-this-discorse-group-on-the-minicontrol-website/39 "2026-04-08T07:23:56Z")
I tried to find this forum for a while, it’s mentioned in the github but i had to dig around forever to find the actual forum link. A link on the main website pointing people here would be great to drive traffic --- ## [Tutorial for new users - How to load custom sounds via Minishop](https://minichord.discourse.group/t/tutorial-for-new-users-how-to-load-custom-sounds-via-minishop/38)
**Author:** [@Mark-Strange](https://minichord.discourse.group/u/Mark-Strange)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 7:23am UTC](https://minichord.discourse.group/t/tutorial-for-new-users-how-to-load-custom-sounds-via-minishop/38 "2026-04-08T07:23:41Z")
I made this quick tutorial for new Minichord users to understand how to load custom sounds from other users via the Minishop web page. https://youtu.be/PBFMjwdS\_as?si=mOmUjerY-UQPGa7D --- ## [Compiled firmware from main branch bricks device?](https://minichord.discourse.group/t/compiled-firmware-from-main-branch-bricks-device/33)
**Author:** [@poofjunior](https://minichord.discourse.group/u/poofjunior)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 7:21am UTC](https://minichord.discourse.group/t/compiled-firmware-from-main-branch-bricks-device/33 "2026-04-08T07:21:11Z")
Hi folks, I followed the instructions to compile the firmware in PlatformIO with no changes to the source code, but the resulting binary causes the device to lock up. After upload, it doesn’t show up as a USB device, an… --- ## [Whishlist: what is missing from the minichord](https://minichord.discourse.group/t/whishlist-what-is-missing-from-the-minichord/15)
**Author:** [@Benjamin](https://minichord.discourse.group/u/Benjamin)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 2:54pm UTC](https://minichord.discourse.group/t/whishlist-what-is-missing-from-the-minichord/15 "2026-03-12T14:54:21Z")
I’m currently drafting some specs for what could be a version 2 of the minichord, and trying to identify the pain points/missing features of the current version. Currently I have the following Build: membrane buttons… --- ## [My posts are now hidden from the forum, being accused of spamming](https://minichord.discourse.group/t/my-posts-are-now-hidden-from-the-forum-being-accused-of-spamming/31)
**Author:** [@Mark-Strange](https://minichord.discourse.group/u/Mark-Strange)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://minichord.discourse.group/t/my-posts-are-now-hidden-from-the-forum-being-accused-of-spamming/31 "2026-03-11T20:49:48Z")
Hi, I’ve had 3 of my posts hidden on this forum. I thought the idea was to share our Minichord music, experience with the minichord and I also have made two tutorial videos but the forum system says I’m spamming the for… --- ## [Atomic Purple Minichord](https://minichord.discourse.group/t/atomic-purple-minichord/16)
**Author:** [@DoctorProfessor](https://minichord.discourse.group/u/DoctorProfessor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 8:15pm UTC](https://minichord.discourse.group/t/atomic-purple-minichord/16 "2026-03-11T20:15:21Z")
Used some Synthetic Fabric dye and Resin prints from JLPCB to recreate the Atomic Purple color scheme from my childhood! I also had the alternate touchplate made in purple to match! Next up is custom chord buttons… Merci… --- ## [USBMIDI from computer not playing notes on device](https://minichord.discourse.group/t/usbmidi-from-computer-not-playing-notes-on-device/19)
**Author:** [@denki-oto](https://minichord.discourse.group/u/denki-oto)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://minichord.discourse.group/t/usbmidi-from-computer-not-playing-notes-on-device/19 "2026-03-09T17:34:27Z")
Using the most recent firmware, I’ve been sending notes to minichord over USBMIDI from a couple different devices and I don’t get any notes playing? Tried both ports (which show up properly) from my M1 mac. Also no luck… --- ## [5 Part Minichord Suite](https://minichord.discourse.group/t/5-part-minichord-suite/24)
**Author:** [@Mark-Strange](https://minichord.discourse.group/u/Mark-Strange)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 9:48am UTC](https://minichord.discourse.group/t/5-part-minichord-suite/24 "2026-03-09T09:48:52Z")
Hi all, I thought this might be the best introduction to my music making on the Minichord. These are 5 connected musical pieces that were composed immediately after I received my alternative touchplate. Some of my own … --- ## [Hijaq music with the minichord](https://minichord.discourse.group/t/hijaq-music-with-the-minichord/10)
**Author:** [@Benjamin](https://minichord.discourse.group/u/Benjamin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 5:20pm UTC](https://minichord.discourse.group/t/hijaq-music-with-the-minichord/10 "2026-03-03T17:20:24Z")
Hi there, I just wanted to share the work of hijaq, as I’m a really big fan of him. I really like his way of always using the minichord in a different manner. A good opening post for this forum :slight\_smile: --- ## [Minicontrol requests](https://minichord.discourse.group/t/minicontrol-requests/18)
**Author:** [@CH23](https://minichord.discourse.group/u/CH23)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 11:11am UTC](https://minichord.discourse.group/t/minicontrol-requests/18 "2026-03-02T11:11:32Z")
I have been playing around with minicontrol, it’s a lot of fun to use. There’s a few things I would love to see in a next version: boolean values getting checkboxes instead of sliders scrollwheel control over sliders … --- ## [Guide to using Minichord as midi controller on iOS devices](https://minichord.discourse.group/t/guide-to-using-minichord-as-midi-controller-on-ios-devices/14)
**Author:** [@Mark-Strange](https://minichord.discourse.group/u/Mark-Strange)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 2:58pm UTC](https://minichord.discourse.group/t/guide-to-using-minichord-as-midi-controller-on-ios-devices/14 "2026-02-22T14:58:28Z")
As of this posting, using the Minichord as a midi controller via usb to iPhone/iPad will disable the sound on your iOS device. This is a workaround using two devices and Bluetooth midi. Minichord Midi Via Bluetooth on i… --- ## [Customisation ressources](https://minichord.discourse.group/t/customisation-ressources/12)
**Author:** [@Benjamin](https://minichord.discourse.group/u/Benjamin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 8:56am UTC](https://minichord.discourse.group/t/customisation-ressources/12 "2026-02-22T08:56:50Z")
I just wanted to flag existing ressources for minichord customisation: How to customise enclosures How to customise keycaps How to customise touchplates