Add real strings to a Guitar Hero controller - OpenChord.org

Step 9 Program the Arduino and Test

Now, either download the following code or get the latest code here and load it up in Arduino. You'll probably have to modify the pin numberings to accurately reflect how you wired it. Now, using the Arduino's serial monitor ability, you can test to make sure that the buttons are being hit at the right time and by what string.

Once you've tested it in Arduino, plug the Arduino assembly into the controller circuitry with the cut-off cable you attached, and test it on Guitar Hero.

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Comments

[Bradlez92]

This isn't a functional guitar though, right? I mean you can't plug it into an amp and you're on your way.

[alan.chatham]

 Check us out at www.OpenChord.org.
While this version just adds strings to an existing controller, the full-blown OpenChord V1 guitar is a regular electric guitar you can plug into and amp and play, but also can be plugged into a Wii, PS3, or PC and be used to play guitar games.  The current instructable for the V1 is out of date; we were using the Arduino, but we switched to a custom circuit board and a raw ATmega168 chip, but I'll be updating that soon....

[alan.chatham]

I just finished a new instructable going over the current version of the V1, which does allow you to plug in and play just like a real guitar.

www.instructables.com/id/Play-Guitar-Hero-with-a-Real-Guitar/ 

[Bradlez92]

Oh, cool beans. Thanks for replying I'm sure you guys are super busy.

Now get back to work, and crank out more of these controllers! ;D