If you play with MIDI instruments and have an Arduino kicking around, the micro Drum which is an Arduino Based MIDI Drum System might be of interest to you. It is currently under development and should be available soon. If you want to help out in the development of the device you are not too late since it is still evolving. Check out the gallery for more images of the system.

Via: HG Forum.

“New features:

• Supported most types of switch or variable HiHat controllers with CC position or dedicated notes on all zones for 6 levels of intermediate levels of the pedal positions.
• Save all setting on Arduino EEPROM. Automatic load on startup.
• Initial SFZ support. You can play without using VST software!
• Burn Mode”