[sdiy] Has anyone seen (or played with smthing like) this ?

[Colin f]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl 
> [mailto:synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl] On Behalf Of JH.
> Sent: 24 June 2007 17:28
> To: jbv; synth-diy DIY
> Subject: Re: [sdiy] Has anyone seen (or played with smthing 
> like) this ?

> The concept of LEDs combined with sensors is reminiscent of 
> the infamous 
> Axcel.

The Axcel used contacts around each LED hole to sense skin resistance.
If you have dry skin, they can be nearly impossible to use - I had to keep
licking my fingers, which didn't seem too hygenic.

> But here they use the LEDs themselves as sensors in Phode diode mode ?

Yep, and the thing is no use with any ambient light...

Cheers,
Colin f