Musical Bench
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Musical Bench
Musical Bench
The Musical Bench is an exhibit which makes music when people touch, kiss, or hold hands. It uses a micro-controller to detect changes in resistance, via the copper armrests, and plays high or low notes depending on how much current flows through you and a friend. This exhibit is the result of messing around with many different ways of using the human body to complete an electrical circuit.
Try it!
We are passionate about sharing our work and developing a community of people interested in these activities, practices, and ideas. The guides below are free to download and use to help you get started with tinkering, whether it's at home, or in your school or educational institution.
Check out the links below for two essential parts you will need.
- The Leonardo Arduino can be found here: http://arduino.cc/en/Main/arduinoBoardLeonardo
- The MIDI Shield here: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10587