[sdiy] Proximity volume control.

[Mike Gorman]

Peter,

I've just come across an article in the November 2009 Elektor Magazine that
points to this site:

http://interface.khm.de/index.php/lab/experiments/theremin-as-a-capacitive-s
ensing-device/

They appear to be using an Arduino to make a Theremin, but it can also be
used for capacitive sensing with a bit of tweaking of the code.

Regards

Mike Gorman

-----Original Message-----
From: synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl
[mailto:synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl] On Behalf Of peter edwards
Sent: 01 December 2009 23:50
To: SDIY DIY
Subject: Re: [sdiy] Proximity volume control.

Thanks for the great suggestions on proximity volume control. I  
really appreciate the feedback.
I think that a capacitive sensor might be the best way to go. so...  
basically the theremin approach. Thanks to John Luciani for the moog  
etherwave hotrod guide book.
It had some really valuable tips, but I didn't see anything on one  
important factor which is how to extend the range or sensor field.  
I'd like to extend it to about 2 feet. Anyone have experience/super  
clever ideas on how to do this???
thanks!
-pete

On Nov 29, 2009, at 9:09 AM, Ingo Debus wrote:

>
> Am 28.11.2009 um 13:50 schrieb peter edwards:
>
>> I'm working on a series of synth podiums for a show coming up in a  
>> few months. I want the volume of each podium to increase as the  
>> viewer approaches it, or at least (worst case) to turn on when  
>> they are standing in front of it. I think a range of 1-2 feet is  
>> necessary.
>
>
>
> Would one of these work?
> <http://www.sharpsme.com/Page.aspx/europe/en/b25198ae-eeda-458b- 
> a14f-92e2bd34f1c7/Distance_Measuring/>
>
> Ingo
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