#maxuino

When I was working with Arduino coding to make sure the mics work, I used LEDs to clearly show that they can work separately for each of the tubes for the shisha inspired instrument. I’ve looked at the digital mic first but because it was only on and off with no fluctuation of tones, which clearly wasn’t the mic we should work with, as we wanted to be able to control the pitch and volume, so analog mic would be more compatible. Not to mention that Firmata and Maxuino only works better with analog mic than digital, until we figured out how to work with a digital mic due to the problems of the analog mic not being able to adjust sensitivity even with resistors.

As a group we wanted to manage our time properly to achieve a decent working prototype for the presentation. So we split tasks to take care of each section of the project. Since there are four of us, two took care of the 3D parts to print and user journey illustrations, whereas me and my other group mate took charge of learning Arduino, Maxuino and Firmata Software with the help our Technical Tutor for the products function.

Short Video of some testing with arduino mountains

Vac-formed mountain using maxuino

Original Tutorial: http://creat-tricks.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/virtual-guitar-string-with-arduino-and.html