[sdiy] very cool controllers

[Paddock, Toby]

Sorry, I didn't look at the page. I saw QProx and was thinking of the analog
chips. 

That does look cool.

Toby

> 
> >
> > > Jeez, these controllers are damn cool:
> > > http://www.qprox.com/products/index.php
> >
> 
> john mahoney wrote:
> 
> > The fly in the ointment may be the triggering speed. While I don't see
> > specs
> > for the QMatrix parts, the QTouch devices (presumably based on the same
> > technology) have a response time of 99ms -- about 1/10 second -- which
> is
> > too slow for some uses.
> >
> > The linear and rotary (iPod?!) sliders are neat, and I like their
> > proximity
> > feature:
> >     "A unique prox mode allows the device to detect hand
> >     movement up to 50mm away from the panel surface;
> >     this can be made to magically activate a display or
> >     product from standby, before the user even touches
> >     the product!"
> >
> > Perfect for creating an "It's alive!" user experience. ;-)
> > --
> > john
> 
> 
> I think the sample time varies with the cap that determines
> the sensitivity. Less sensitive = faster. But still maybe
> too steppy for pitch control like a theremin. But maybe OK
> for pitch bend or filter controller?
> 
> Here's some more info:
> http://www.seanet.com/~tpaddock/c2cv.html
> 
> Toby