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An Audio Sampler Rube Goldberg Would Love

Posted by timothy on from the let's-test-ourmedia dept.

Thiago writes "Here is an audio sampler I made with 4 IR LEDs and 4 IR sensors. When something reflective goes by one of the sensor/LED combos, it triggers an event on the computer. On the videos, I mount the device on a turntable and use coins to trigger sound samples of my choice. I'd also like to make the project open-source (or whatever applies to hardware) but know nothing about licenses for this."

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  1. Video Links... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Informative

    Just in case site is ./'ed c/o Archive.Org Video 1 Video 2

  2. A bit of background by Cougem · · Score: 4, Informative

    Rube Goldberg's inventions

  3. Ask and you shall receive... by pongo000 · · Score: 5, Informative

    Everything you ever wanted to know about open source licenses and more!

    Remember, anything you read here about open source licensing is only an opinion. Educate yourself!

  4. Re:hardware "license" by robindmorris · · Score: 5, Informative
    This is true only in Europe. In Europe, any publication prior to patent filing is not allowed.

    In the USA, you have a year after publication to file for a patent.