Archive of the former Yahoo!Groups mailing list: MOTM

previous by date index next by date
previous in topic topic list  

Subject: Re: [motm] ribbon contrller yet again!

From: davevosh@...
Date: 2000-06-20

In a message dated 00-06-20 00:10:13 EDT, you write:

<<
An idea I had several months ago (I may have already posted it) was to use
that thin "high resistance" insulated wire (like that used in guitar PUs),
and wrap it around a stick to roll your own wire wound resistor. Carefully
sand the top of the insulation off to allow contact with a spring loaded
conductive strip.
>>


john,
no, i`ve never tried the magnetic tape idea but have seen it referenced
several places. apparently, it does work. never heard the one about trash can
liners - do you mean plain old large, green plastic trash bags ?
the wound rod idea sounds like it could have possibilities......would sort of
end up like a trautonium controller if i understand what i`ve read about
them. in fact, if you haven`t checked it out, there is a lengthy article with
some interesting diagrams about trautoniums on doepfers website. well worth
a look.
best,
dave v.