Highly Liquid: MD24 Midi Decoder

Interface similar to Arduino, but controlled using MIDI notes, programs, etc. The MD24 has 24-5V digital out pins that are triggered by MIDI messages, ie: a note. When a midi note is played the corresponding digital out pin is activated for that note's length. This interface doesn't require a computer to translate MIDI messages, which makes it simpler to control motor, solenoids, etc, than Arduino and a MAX/MSP patch.


Highly Liquid: MIDI Decoder MD24

Clyde Drumbot Test 2

Quick test using multiple lever systems activated by pull type solenoids. Midi data is recorded in Garageband and sent via a MAX/MSP patch (by Ali Momeni) to Arduino which triggers each of the solenoids. The basswood levers hit a small bass drum, a tom, and a tin can case.

Crude Clyde:


In action:

Solenoid with 12" lever

Solenoid with 12" lever. Solenoid pulls lever downward causing mallet to strike drum surface.

Wireframe Perspective:

Perspective:

Sideview:

Frontview:

Clyde Drumbot Test

Quick test using a simple lever system activated by a pull type solenoid. Midi data is recorded in Garageband and sent via a MAX/MSP patch (by Ali Momeni) to Arduino which triggers the solenoid. The basswood lever hits a small bass drum.