This video, via Wintergatan, takes a look at building a Magnet “Midi” Music Programming System, for a custom robotic music box.
Wintergatan’s earlier DIY instrument, the Marble Machine, is a fantastical alternative to electronic sequencing – part Dr Suess instrument and part Rube Goldberg device.
I for one have thoroughly enjoyed watching this project develop. The discipline, creativity, and infectious positivity are inspiring.
This is very very good.
I love this guy and his machine since the first time i saw it….and i like the way he shares his ideas and thoughts.
Very inspiring!…thanks!
Can I adopt him?
I’m unclear as to why he’s chosen magnets. Do they actuate something? If the sequencer isn’t part of an electromagnetic instrument, then maybe lights could perform better than magnets. Additionally, an optical circuit could convey more information – velocity for example.