pyworkshopsystem
A micropython object model for the Music Thing Modular Workshop System Computer module.
This repo contains an object model for the Music Thing Modular Workshop System's Computer module. In abstracting away much of the micropython specifics, it aims to allow a user to interact directly with the components of the module (knobs, sockets, switches and LEDs) in software, and to connect them using a signals/slots API.
Building the Package
The source code can be frozen into the micropython code within a .uf2 file, allowing for flashing of Computer modules with both micropython and the extensions in the package. This process is not mature or well-tested, so per-release, pre-built .uf2 files are provided in the release page of the git repo.
Building requires cmake and the appropriate GNU embedded toolchain. On MacOS these can be installed using homebrew:
brew install cmake
and
brew install gcc-arm-embedded
The bash script clone.sh clones the micropython repo, and initializes the
submodules needed to build the rp2 port of micropython. The build.sh script
then builds the cross-compiler, the board/port submodules and finally the
firmware.uf2 file, which is copied to the root dist directory. This file can
be copied to the RP2040 in the Computer module, with all Computer-specific
functionality then available via import computer in the main.py file running
on the RP2040.
Helpful Links
Micropython functionality specific to the RP2040