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e14 Contributor
e14 Contributor over 12 years ago

Hi,

 

I have an idea for a project and am unsure if it is possible or how I would consider attaching the code for this. I am new to arduino and I must admit not a big fan of programming.

So I would like your help if at all possible anything would be grateful.

 

Idea:

I am into reusability object therefore i want to use objects that are just being dumped. So take the basic paper coffee cup, large size would probably suit best.

And turn it into a moving flashing speaker.

I hope this makes sense or is even possible, but If I wired up a small speaker inside the coffee cup where sound comes out. Then use LEDs around the cup to light up only when the cup is either playing or moving. The servo motor would maybe able to rise up where two  flexible legs would look like they were dancing to the music. The music would be sent out from a patch done up in Max. And maybe sensors ontop of the cup when the user moves their hands right and away the volume would increase and when the user moves their hand to the left and away the volume goes down. And a clap once to turn on and twice to turn off. Also maybe have a movement that when the user turns it on the ariel would automatically pop up telling the user it is switching on.

 

Does this sound surreal. I am new to this so honest answers please

Thanks

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  • dougw
    dougw over 12 years ago

    Hi Deirdre,

    Sounds like a cool project. Maybe you could use a MP3 arduino sound module to minimize programming.

    Doug

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  • Robert Peter Oakes
    Robert Peter Oakes over 12 years ago

    Of course there is this

     

    Arduino library for asynchronous playback of PCM/WAV files direct from SD card. Arduino Uno,Nano,Mega etc supported

     

    http://tmrh20.blogspot.com

     

    https://github.com/TMRh20/TMRpcm

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    e14 Contributor over 12 years ago in reply to dougw

    ?would you mind explaining more please?

     

    Sorry if I am annoying you with questions

     

    as I say new to arduino,

     

     

    dee

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  • dougw
    dougw over 12 years ago in reply to e14 Contributor

    Here is an instructable that might help...

     

    How to use WTV020SD-16P with Arduino

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