NXT Sequencer

This is a follow up to my previous sequencer.

Version 2 can be built from the NXT2.0 kit, and you can download the instructions and program here




The program is quite straightforward, just takes in a colour sensor reading (0-5) which feeds a 'value' switch. Each tab in the switch corresponds with a particular colour/note combination. Black (carpet) gives no note.

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NXT Club Dance Robot, 3it3ot (BitBot)

Master builder NeXTSTORM keeps amazing us with his robot creations, and here's yet another inspirational design. In the past, the NXT has been combined with music several times, but this approach is one I haven't seen yet. Just watch the video to see what I mean, and read more on NeXTSTORM's webpage.

NXT Sequencer

One things I'm always keen to explore is the use of MINDSTORMS in ways that are not immediately obvious. I was lucky enough to have the chance to play with the new colour sensor that will ship with the 2.0 kit and came up with this little music sequencer.

Each coloured ball represents a different note. As the colour sensor passes over the top, the note assigned is played. Different rhythms are possible by placing the zamor spheres in different places on the holder.





Inspiration for this came from the BeatBearing project. http://www.beatbearing.co.uk/

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Damien Kee

OrganFairy plays the Christmas Blues

There's a nice video on YouTube of the MINDSTORMS Blues band playing a Christmas song, led by an inspired OrganFairy:

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NXT Birthday Cake

Shortly after reaching the 50 project milestone, today the nxtprograms.com web site reached another milestone by turning one year old! So here is a one-candle birthday cake project to celebrate.

The flame on the candle of the cake will "flicker" while the NXT plays the "Happy Birthday" song ,and when the song finishes, you can make a wish and blow out the candle. The sound sensor will detect the blowing, and then the flame will disappear!

Here is a video of the cake in action: