Tue Nov 05 07:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Adafruit News: Build Your Own MIDI Foot Pedal and More!

**Adafruit, a leading provider of open-source hardware and electronics, is bringing makers a wealth of new projects and resources this week.**

**Create Your Own MIDI Foot Pedal:** Learn how to build a custom MIDI foot pedal using CircuitPython and a QT Py RP2040. This project lets you create expressive musical performances by assigning the pedal to any MIDI CC.

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**Get Started with Circuit Playground:** Stop breadboarding and soldering! Adafruit’s Circuit Playground is packed with features, making it easy to get started with electronics and coding. The new Circuit Playground Express boasts a powerful processor, NeoPixels, a speaker, IR communication, buttons, a switch, and more.

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