r_e_c_u_r

an open diy py/pi based video sampler

r_e_c_u_r is an embedded python application on raspberry pi3 that uses input from the keypad to control omxplayer's video out while displaying a simple text user interface on the rpi lcd screen

features

• seamlessly loop video through rpi's HDMI or composite out
• intuitively browse video files on an external usb or internally and map them into r_e_c_u_r
• load and trigger video samples from numbered slots in the sampler bank
• dynamically set and clear the start/end points of each sample as it plays
• control and sequence all inputs and more with midi-usb
• optional extention for live sampling through the pi camera input
• many sampler modes for varied playback including: repeat, one-shot, gated, random, fixed-length, random-start and more
• exhaustive and extendable settings menu to suit your use

other feature ideas

i started a board of some features i would like to explore

main objectives:

• Affordable : reducing the entry cost to performing with video
• Extendable : laying the foundations (of a user interface and code style) that can be easily iterated on by the community
• Simple : easy to operate (abstracted completely from ‘driving’ a raspi ) , easy to build (no technical computer install-y or circuit-y knowledge required to diy) , easy to develop (human readable code, inviting amatuer/first time coders to contribute)

documentation:

• operating - how to use r_e_c_u_r
• building - how to diy r_e_c_u_r
• developing - how to contribute to r_e_c_u_r

status

The nature of this project is to be open-ended and community driven. my r_e_c_u_r already solves the problems i intially built it for. what happens next depends on how it is used and recieved by you. if you like the idea please consider getting involved.

• the only hardware option currently avaliable is the diy enclosure; this is designed be low cost, hackable and accessable. you can modify and 3d print/laser cut your own case, the recommended keypad and lcd parts are the cheapest i could find (with some compromises), basically aiming to get these in the hands of as many other diy-er as interested. if there is any interest i have plans to offer a limited boutique enclosure option at some point - professional custom cut aluminum cover , hand wired mechanical keys , real vinyl printed stickers, no compromises! (another future idea : a eurorack version based on raspi3 compute)

contact and donation

langolierz@gmail.com

all feedback is apreciated. if you want to donate to this project you can do so with the above email via paypal : everything i receive will go into making r_e_c_u_r better.