Space Robots from Outer Space

[trekriffic]

Wow! This has become epically epic! So much talent and imagination on display here.

 

[Fungi]

Here are a few images of the prototype LED mouth I made to test the idea. Later versions will allow some animation of the dots. The next version will be more compact, but the same screen size. Still a few more things to do, but it's almost done! Tell me your thoughts on the LED mouth.

I think Andy likes it. haha! Space Robot Band rules...

 

[BarleyBop]

Will you be using some sort of midi controller to synchronize animation to the synth track?

 

[Fungi]

Will you be using some sort of midi controller to synchronize animation to the synth track?

I am preparing to do some mechanical animation for some movements, but not sure how far I will take it. It has to be fun in the end. I'm moving slow lately, but I keep moving.

 

[BarleyBop]

I am preparing to do some mechanical animation for some movements, but not sure how far I will take it. It has to be fun in the end. I'm moving slow lately, but I keep moving.

... wow! I wasn't even thinking about mechanical animation, more about the LED mouth.
Amazing project!

 

[Fungi]

... wow! I wasn't even thinking about mechanical animation, more about the LED mouth.
Amazing project!

Well I assumed you meant to send midi from the synth to a servo controller to make physical movements that are in sync with the music. But I can also control the servos in real time to do stop motion or slow motion effects. My videos are a combination of stop motion, green screen, and real time video assembled in an easy to use, but somewhat limited video editor called Movavi. Anyway I'm having a great time, even though physically I'm in recovery and am moving slow.

I was waiting for some LED's to arrive. I should have more to share on the LED mouth soon. Thanks for the interest.

 

[BarleyBop]

Well, it shows that you're having fun!
Wishing you a speedy recovery, not to mention best wishes for the New Year!

 

[Fungi]

I worked on finishing the Keytars. I use my laser to make the parts, and the decals. I'm still working on the LED mouth.

 

[BarleyBop]

... So awesome! I wanna play them!

 

[Littlemarten]

Next thing you know, someone will produce these in 1:1 scale and start playing them!