Modulo, Harmonica
Materials : 3D printed material
Teensy 4.0, Teensy Audio board, Arduino Nano, OLED,
Magnetic connectors, LiPo battery, Custom PCB
Software : Arduino, C
Year : 2022
Produced under the supervision of Prof. Andreas Kramer, Prof. Peter von Maydell
Teensy 4.0, Teensy Audio board, Arduino Nano, OLED,
Magnetic connectors, LiPo battery, Custom PCB
Software : Arduino, C
Year : 2022
Produced under the supervision of Prof. Andreas Kramer, Prof. Peter von Maydell
The project 'Modulo' is a concept of a harmonica synthesizer. The focuses of this conceptual instrument are the exchange and the expansion of modules, and user customization.
This device consists of two main parts. The first one is called the command module on the far right side. This module controls every other component and generates sound. The other parts are called brick modules. Each brick has a microcontroller and pressure sensor to detect airflow from the mouse. If it receives air blow, it sends the value to the command module for making a sound.
Every module can communicate with each other by using a magnetic connector which allows communication and a detachable, attachable function. Therefore, these modular functions can offer abilities of exchange of modules, expansion of functions, and customization by user’s preference.
Concepts developed as part of a R&D project at HfK Bremen under the supervision of Prof. Andreas Kramer und Prof. Peter von Maydell for HOHNER Musikinstrumente GmbH in 2022-2023, with the aim to develop new harmonicas.
This device consists of two main parts. The first one is called the command module on the far right side. This module controls every other component and generates sound. The other parts are called brick modules. Each brick has a microcontroller and pressure sensor to detect airflow from the mouse. If it receives air blow, it sends the value to the command module for making a sound.
Every module can communicate with each other by using a magnetic connector which allows communication and a detachable, attachable function. Therefore, these modular functions can offer abilities of exchange of modules, expansion of functions, and customization by user’s preference.
Concepts developed as part of a R&D project at HfK Bremen under the supervision of Prof. Andreas Kramer und Prof. Peter von Maydell for HOHNER Musikinstrumente GmbH in 2022-2023, with the aim to develop new harmonicas.
