Any one know if you can get beasts like the cs80 ribbons as components?
Is there a sub sub culture out there?
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I have seen this kind of thing built as a DIY project using conductive plastic (velostat), like this. Maybe a subject for a hackathon?
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If you’re just after the linear position sensor, I can recommend the Spectra Symbol “ThinPot” devices. Use them as you would a potentiometer. They come in a range of lengths, I’ve used the 500mm parts ( TSP-L-0500-203-3%-ST) for ribbon controllers before. I usually get them from Digikey, though they are not cheap. You can save about 20% by opting for 3% linearity rather than the more accurate 1%; also the solder-tab option rather than pin connectors. Here is the part on my local Digikey site.
For added fun and enjoyment you can combine the position sensor with a 500mm FSR pressure sensor like this one. With this combination you can control two parameters at once, for example: pitch and volume.
For a more complete unit, Doepfer make a MIDI ribbon controller that includes both position and pressure. There is an option to buy just the sensor if you want to do your own electronics.
Hope this helps!
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For some inspiration, check out Martin Molin’s “Modulin” which uses the Doepfer ribbon module:
He explains the workings here:
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Why thank you @stewart.
You are off rook soup for a week!!
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