I was inspired to make a larger MIDI instrument after building the mini drum set MIDI project. This time I use a $5 Goodwill Guitar Hero Drum set. I removed the chip from the Arduino (ATmega 328p-pu) and put it directly on the circuit to save on space. Watch the full progress now in this […]
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Big Realistic Sound From a Tiny DIY Midi Drum Set !!
MIDI instruments have been around for a few decades and I am finally experimenting with it’s exciting possibilities. I picked up a mini acoustic drum kit from the $5 below store as my base instrument. A coffee can or any other object would work just as well if you prefer. The rest of the parts […]
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Atomic Beam Flashlight Imposter – Is There a Difference?
A few months ago I did a review video of the popular Atomic Beam Flashlight that is seen on TV. A viewer comment on that video suggested that you can get the same product online from eBay for only $4. US dollars. The atomic beam flashlight was $20 purchased locally in the US, so I […]
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What Would Thomas Edison Think of this Bluetooth Record Player ?
Polaroid Portable Bluetooth Turntable with Speakers for Vinyl and Wireless Devices (Black) : http://amzn.to/2mMTLTt Big Lots was selling these marked down to $20, hurry before they are sold out if you want one. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, […]
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Cassette Tape Music Killed the 8-Track Tape Player
This is an off-the-cuff look back at the use and anatomy of the iconic 1970s era, 8-track tape player. This format became wildly popular in its day and was used by the masses to listen to music entertainment in vehicles and in home use. The cassette player eventually became the more popular formats but that […]