My keyboard at work doesn't have easy to use media controls, so I made my own. This simple one button jar works similar how Apple headphones work, one tap for play/pause, double tap for next track, triple tap for previous track and long press for stop. The code is written in Arduino and runs on Teensy-LC microcontroller. I used a Seimitsu PS 14 GN 30mm Arcade Button and it feels really nice to control my music with this simple gadget. As a case, I used a small jam jar for quirky appearance. The jar is made out of glass so the electronics can be seen from the outside.

The simple code can be found in GitHub.

What I used in this project

• Teensy-LC microcontroller
• Arduino (software)