The StompByte plays 8-bit sampled sounds when the button is tapped. Holding the button cycles through different sounds. It can be used as a foot percussion device, and even plays a few simple rhythm patterns. It can be powered by a 9-Volt battery or AC adapter.
Stomping the button triggers a sound. Holding the button for two seconds switches to the next sound/pattern. Patterns play a step with each press and release of the button. There are 10 samples and 3 patterns:
- muted kick
- rock kick
- tr808 kick
- woodblock
- cross stick
- tambourine
- handclap
- 8bit bump
- 8bit fireball
- 8bit jump
- pattern: rock kick – woodblock – tambourine – woodblock
- pattern: tr808 kick – tambourine – handclap – tambourine
- pattern: 8bit bonk – 8bit fireball – 8bit jump – 8bit fireball
The sound is produced by an ATMega328p microcontroller, the same MCU as the Arduino Uno. The audio signal from the pins goes directly to the TRS audio jack - all the rest of the components are just power and timing for the MCU.
