Augmented Mandolin
Prototyped an augmented acoustic instrument with electromagnetic actuators and a flexible capacitive touch sensor. Integrated Arduino and BELA for real-time performance.
Key Achievements:
- Led a 4-person team across mechanics, electronics, and firmware
- Modeled and fabricated actuator mounts in SolidWorks
- Live demo recognized for innovative use of electromagnets
Technologies Used:
Demonstration
Demonstration of the Augmented Mandolin with Harmonic effects.
Soundbooth testing of Actuator prototype.
Final Sketch of Version of the Actuator Mount and Clamp
Early Mount prototype testing
Final Prototype of Actuator Mounts with Actuators
Full Assembly of Instrument Components: Mandolin, Amplifier, Bela microcontroller (low latency), Flexible capacitve touch sensor, Electromagnetic Actuators.
Final 3D printed bridge holding Piezoelectric Sensors