An Audio Sampler Rube Goldberg Would Love 141
Thiago writes "Here is an audio sampler I made with 4 IR LEDs and 4 IR sensors. When something reflective goes by one of the sensor/LED combos, it triggers an event on the computer. On the videos, I mount the device on a turntable and use coins to trigger sound samples of my choice. I'd also like to make the project open-source (or whatever applies to hardware) but know nothing about licenses for this."
Prior art (Score:5, Funny)
Worked fantastically well, until the damn RSPCA turned up.
Told me it would have been fine if I'd only used poodles.
Re:My God, a real Geek story (Score:5, Funny)
or SCO claims that the IR LEDs are using a technology they developed but cannot be released; it's a trade secret!
but can Gentoo load and play the samples more quickly thanks to its more streamlined and modern kernel?!
(ps: I'm just kidding. We all know that Apple already developed this technology and there's is far cooler and superior thanks to its scroll wheel.)
Re:Awesome (Score:1, Funny)
The first call you make... (Score:1, Funny)
WARNING: Do not look directly into LED sensors. Eye injury may occur. Contains small circular parts that can cause choking. Not intended for children under 8.
Its neat but... (Score:2, Funny)
make it public domain to prevent licensing BS (Score:1, Funny)
GPL cripple-licensed or propriety licenses are step down from public domain.
Re:Prior art (Score:4, Funny)
Easily amused... (Score:2, Funny)
Get a life... (Score:3, Funny)
News flash: not every piece of freely available information has to be open-source! If you want others to be be able to use/improve your idea, publish the technical specifications and tell (clearly) how you did it. If you don't, don't tell anyone about it and maybe file a patent. It's that simple.
Open source licenses for hardware.... now I've heard everything.
Re:You don't need to open-source it. (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Prior art (Score:4, Funny)