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Automatic Drum Test

Earlier this year, I started building a midi-controlled automatic drum player. It converts a channel of midi data to drumstick movements.

Here is where I am so far. The final version will be able to control twelve drum components simultaneously.

The central unit houses a custom programmed arduino-based microcontroller which processes the midi data, controling the powerflow from the 600W power source to the various solenoids.

(video made with iPhone 4S)