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automat toolkit: shorten lede, nest MK2 under controller, capitalise categories
- Shorten automat toolkit index lede to a single line. - Replace stacked IMPORTANT + First-time callouts with one compact prose line. - Drop the MK2 row from the index nav table (now a sub-page). - Nest automat-controller-mk2 under automat-controller (parent/grand_parent), titled just 'MK2' in the sidebar; reachable at /automat-controller/mk2/. - Rewrite automat-controller.md so it frames both MK1 (original) and MK2 up top. - Capitalise sibling titles for consistency: Power Supply, Motors. - Renumber nav_order to close the gap left by MK2 moving. Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
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automat-toolkit/adapters.md

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# Adapters

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title: automat controller MK2
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# automat controller MK2

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# automat controller
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The heart of the automat toolkit — a plug-and-play MIDI-to-solenoid controller with 12 universal DC outputs.
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There are two versions in the family:
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- **automat controller** *(original / MK1)* — the one that started it all. MIDI in, solenoids out. This page covers its inputs, outputs and specs.
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- **[automat controller MK2]({{ site.baseurl }}/automat-toolkit/automat-controller/mk2/)** — same hardware concept, now with a **USB host port** and a **standalone mode** so you can drive it from a Novation Launchpad with no computer. *Coming soon.*
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![automat controller floating](../../../images/automat-toolkit/dada_automat-top_float.jpg)
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## Input
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- **DC Powered** – Power Supply 9V-24V – DC Barrel Plug 2.5 x 5.5mm Center Positive – 8A max current (protected by 5x20mm Cartridge Fuse (Feinsicherung)).
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- The Power Supply coming with the automat toolkit has 24V – 160W – 6.6A (first batch of toolkits) or 24V – 120W – 5.0A (current batches of toolkits).
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- **USB Powered** – only for development / hacking without Actuators connected.
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- **DC Powered** – Power Supply 9V–24V – DC Barrel Plug 2.5 × 5.5 mm Center Positive – 8 A max current (protected by 5×20 mm Cartridge Fuse / *Feinsicherung*).
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- The Power Supply shipped with the automat toolkit is 24 V / 160 W / 6.6 A (first batch) or 24 V / 120 W / 5.0 A (current batches).
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- **USB Powered** – for development and hacking only; outputs cannot drive actuators over USB power alone.
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## Output
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- Each DC Output Channel is limited to 1.4A current
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- DC Outputs are always the same voltage you feed the automat (default 24V / allowed range 9-24V).
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- The Output Connections are 2.1 x 5.5mm DC Jacks – Center Positive (9-24V on Center Pin)
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- The switching Transistor / MOSFETs for the Outputs are protected (Overload protection, Short circuit protection, Overvoltage protection, Current limitation and Thermal shutdown with auto restart)
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- Each Output has a Flyback Diode for protection against inductive loads
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- Each DC output channel is limited to 1.4 A.
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- DC outputs mirror the supply voltage you feed the automat (default 24 V, allowed range 9–24 V).
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- Output connectors: 2.1 × 5.5 mm DC jacks, center positive (9–24 V on center pin).
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- Switching MOSFETs are fully protected (overload, short-circuit, overvoltage, current-limit, thermal shutdown with auto-restart).
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- Each output has a flyback diode for protection against inductive loads.

automat-toolkit/automat-eurorack.md

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# automat eurorack

automat-toolkit/elements.md

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![automat toolkit little wingman](../../../images/automat-toolkit/dada_littlewingman.gif)

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# automat toolkit
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Turn the physical world into a drum machine. The **automat toolkit** is a plug-and-play MIDI-to-solenoid system that lets you trigger real-world objects — cans, boxes, metal sheets, percussion, anything that makes a sound — straight from your DAW, app or hardware MIDI controller. No coding, no soldering.
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A plug-and-play MIDI-to-solenoid system for playing real-world objects — cans, boxes, metal, percussion, anything that makes a sound. No coding, no soldering.
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![automat toolkit](../images/automat-toolkit/dadamachines-video-poster.jpg)
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> **Start here:** connect the [Power Supply]({{ site.baseurl }}/automat-toolkit/power-supply/) first. Without it you can still use the controller over USB, but the outputs won't drive solenoids or motors.
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> **First time?** Open the [automat configurator](https://automat-configurator.dadamachines.com/){:target="_blank"} to set the MIDI connection (USB or DIN MIDI), then map each output using [Simple LEARN]({{ site.baseurl }}/automat-toolkit/automat-controller/simple-learn/) or [Advanced LEARN]({{ site.baseurl }}/automat-toolkit/automat-controller/advanced-learn/).
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**New here?** Connect the [Power Supply]({{ site.baseurl }}/automat-toolkit/power-supply/), open the [automat configurator](https://automat-configurator.dadamachines.com/){:target="_blank"}, and map each output with [Simple LEARN]({{ site.baseurl }}/automat-toolkit/automat-controller/simple-learn/) or [Advanced LEARN]({{ site.baseurl }}/automat-toolkit/automat-controller/advanced-learn/).
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| Section | Description |
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| [automat controller]({{ site.baseurl }}/automat-toolkit/automat-controller/) | The original 12-output MIDI-to-solenoid controller — setup, LEARN modes, firmware update |
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| [automat controller MK2]({{ site.baseurl }}/automat-toolkit/automat-controller-mk2/) | The next generation with USB host and standalone mode |
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| [automat controller]({{ site.baseurl }}/automat-toolkit/automat-controller/) | The 12-output MIDI-to-solenoid controller — original and MK2 |
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| [automat eurorack]({{ site.baseurl }}/automat-toolkit/automat-eurorack/) | 8 HP module for triggering solenoids directly from your modular rig |
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| [power supply]({{ site.baseurl }}/automat-toolkit/power-supply/) | Connecting the supply, voltage and current ratings |
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| [motors]({{ site.baseurl }}/automat-toolkit/motors/) | Driving DC motors from the automat outputs |
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| [Power Supply]({{ site.baseurl }}/automat-toolkit/power-supply/) | Connecting the supply, voltage and current ratings |
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| [Motors]({{ site.baseurl }}/automat-toolkit/motors/) | Driving DC motors from the automat outputs |
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| [Adapters]({{ site.baseurl }}/automat-toolkit/adapters/) | Lego, Makerbeam, Microphone-stand and Magic Arm mounting adapters |
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| [Elements]({{ site.baseurl }}/automat-toolkit/elements/) | Solenoid beaters, mallets, material drums and the Little Wingman |
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| [LED Splitters]({{ site.baseurl }}/automat-toolkit/led-splitters/) | Plug-and-play LED feedback for every beater |

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# Motors

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![Power Supply](../../../images/automat-toolkit/power-supply.png)

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