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Subject: Re: [motm] List/Controller (Long but fun)
From: jwbarlow@...
Date: 2002-03-27
In a message dated 3/26/02 5:50:36 AM Pacific Standard Time, jlarryh@... writes:
I did actually
purchase some material for my my ribbon prototype (which I have had
zero time to work on). It is a very finely woven copper mesh tape about
1" wide and very thin and flexible. It reminds me of the mesh feel on my
MicroMoog. This conductive mesh would ride above my resistive element.
and could be pressed down at any point. I am stuggling with the mechanical
issues of how to attach the mesh (it does have adhesive on one side) so that
it can spring back up after pressing. I have some things that work, but
nothing I consider reliable over the long term.
Any thoughts? Opinions? Ideas?
What is this "conductive mesh" that you mention? I'd like to see this. What is the maximum length of the mesh? How are you making the resistive element? I remember Moe giving us (me) a rather good description of the mechanics of his old Moog ribbon. As I recall, the ribbon was suspended above the resistive strip by a spring mechanism.
Glad you're still thinking of it!
JB