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grid editions

See also: arc editions

2023 grids

  • introduced zero (16x16) and one (8x16).
  • back to warm white light.
  • RP2040 microcontroller.
  • circuit board marking monome/grid-zero/230412 and monome/grid-one/230412.
  • bus powered. usb-c.

2022 grid

  • same as 2021 grid, but with a different microcontroller (RP2040).
  • circuit board marking monome/grid/220914.
  • bus powered. usb-c.

2021 grid

  • completely reworked.
  • clear white light, 16-step variable brightness.
  • snappy, easy keypress.
  • slightly thinner, certainly lighter.
  • uses fewer components, consumes less power.
  • bus powered. usb-c.

2015 grid

  • 128 only.
  • bright warm white light.
  • 16-step variable brightness.
  • two-tone all-aluminum assembly, super thin.
  • bus powered. mini-usb.

2014 grid kit

  • same circuitry as the 2013 grid
  • includes aluminum top plate and acrylic bottom plate.
  • bus powered. mini-usb.

2013 grid

  • 128 only.
  • tilt discontinued.
  • thin walnut enclosure.
  • usb port moved slightly, new single-board circuitry.
  • 16-step variable brightness per LED.
  • bus powered. mini-usb.

2012 grids

  • solid-block milled walnut enclosures, half-height of 2011 model.
  • edge-exposed aluminum plate.
  • yellow-orange LEDs, improved LED circuitry with 16-step variable brightness per LED.
  • new tilt circuitry with 3 axis and much higher resolution.
  • bus powered. mini-usb.

2011 grids

  • solid-block milled walnut enclosures, plate embedded.
  • 4-step per-LED variable brightness introduced (slightly buggy – minor flickering on some units). orange LEDs.
  • tilt upgrade offered later (no longer available).
  • bus powered. standard usb plug.

monome kit aka mk – 2010

  • modular grid kit.
  • logic board supported 8×8, 8×16, or 16×16.
  • 40h keypad size.

grayscale 64, 128 – 2010-2012

  • white LEDs (monobright).
  • silicone over steel enclosure, framed aluminum plate.
  • tilt sensor.
  • bus powered.

“series” 64, 128, 256 – 2007-2010

  • smaller keypads than the 40h.
  • mitred-frame walnut enclosure, plate embedded/framed within enclosure, orange LEDs (monobright).
  • rubber “noodle” slip guard on bottom.
  • burned brand “monome” on bottom.
  • 256 and 128 shipped with external power supply (center positive 2.1mm, 9V at least 1A). bus power upgrade offered later.
  • 64 bus powered and included tilt sensor.
  • 256 and 128 not tilt upgradeable.

40h kit – 2007-2010

  • 8×8.
  • DIY soldered kit.

40h special edition – 2007

  • 8×8.
  • orange LEDs (monobright).
  • various colored enclosures, powercoated white top plates,
  • built-in tilt sensor.
  • 16 units made.

40h – 2006-2007

  • 8×8.
  • green LEDs (monobright).
  • black silicone enclosure, edge-exposed aluminum plate.
  • exposed ADC ports internally.
  • could be used for tilt as a user modification.