An affordable, portable and focused device for music, writing and coding
Tulip Creative Computer is a $59 portable device for music, writing, and coding, featuring a touchscreen, Python support, and open-source capabilities, fostering creativity and collaboration among users.
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Tulip Creative Computer is an affordable, portable device designed for music, writing, and coding, priced at US$59. It operates on a low-power microcontroller and runs the Python programming language, booting directly into a Python prompt. The device features a touchscreen and includes the AMY synthesizer, which supports up to 120 oscillators and various sound effects. Tulip is open source, allowing users to access and modify its hardware, operating system, and synthesizer code. It is equipped with a 7" touchscreen that supports graphics programming in Python, enabling users to create games and animations easily.
Connectivity options include stereo audio out, MIDI in and out, USB ports for charging and programming, and I2C support for accessories. Tulip can connect to Wi-Fi for network communication and file sharing through its dedicated BBS, Tulip WORLD. Users can create music and interactive applications using Python, and the device supports multichannel audio installations with optional Alles speakers. Additional products include a two-channel DAC for modular synth control and an Alles PCB for wireless speaker management. Tulip aims to foster a creative community, encouraging collaboration and development through platforms like Discord and GitHub. The device is designed to inspire creativity while maintaining a focused and user-friendly experience.
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19 commentsEDIT: Unflagged, so this is now off topic. Mods, feel free to nuke this comment.
For those interested in tech: website -> "github" -> "build one" (hidden in a wall of text) -> "I want to build a single board Tulip and know how to solder SMT" (below a huge image, at the bottom of a wall of text) -> recognize foot print or image of ESP32-s3-wroom module
https://github.com/shorepine/tulipcc/blob/main/docs/tulip_de...
Off-topic: is it just me or it would be very hard to see anything being typed in the screen from a relatively short-medium distance? For instance here https://tulip.computer/img/tulipcc-writing.jpeg, if I put myself in the place of the one who took the picture, I can barely see what I'm typing. I guess I'm getting older.
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