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!

 

[Fungi]

I needed a break from the tiny LED work, so I started work on the newest Space Robot. It's a work in progress. Squeaky McGee. I will add more details, wires and stuff, then paint it. I like how the arms fold back onto the legs when not in use.

 

[BarleyBop]

... you continue to delight!

 

[Bunker45]

I'm here trying to get my Space Robots from Outer Space some attention. I hope you like them.

Great models. Robot Rock could be the next big thing. Hope they cover 'The Saints' "Do The Robot" song.

 

[Littlemarten]

This one is really cute, almost has personality!

 

[Fungi]

I got a new camera and it's pretty awesome. Here's a few screen caps from a video I'm working on. No more blurry videos.

 

[Fungi]

I ended up not using the segmented led mouth part. I will use it on something else. I wasn't happy with Andy's bug-eyed look. So I ripped his face off. haha! I got some cool flexible led strings and I can rotate the hold downs to change from smile to frown and even a silly s shape. The eye shades are movable too for more expression. Yippy!|

 

[Fungi]

Here's the music for the next adventure. There's a close up fly by of the space ship at the end of the video. Check it out.

 

[BarleyBop]

I created the music on all the videos using VCV Rack.

... afraid to check VCV out... so dope... I might never come back!

Years ago, tried to get the kids interested in Ableton, with midi pad and connected to electronic Piano... no takers.
Even further back, I had MIDI patch cords for my Mac SE from Roland U-20... long gone.

... and way back, tootling with a mini Moog, phase shifter, sequencer, analogue delay and reel to reel tape recorders, laying down sound track for Sony Portapack B&W videos in Art School! Yes, I'm that old!

Really enjoying your posts and your work. Vicarious pleasure for sure!

 

[Fungi]

... afraid to check VCV out... so dope... I might never come back!

Years ago, tried to get the kids interested in Ableton, with midi pad and connected to electronic Piano... no takers.
Even further back, I had MIDI patch cords for my Mac SE from Roland U-20... long gone.

... and way back, tootling with a mini Moog, phase shifter, sequencer, analogue delay and reel to reel tape recorders, laying down sound track for Sony Portapack B&W videos in Art School! Yes, I'm that old!

Really enjoying your posts and your work. Vicarious pleasure for sure!

I tried to get into Reaper, but it was too much for me to grasp. I love VCV because I just relate to creating sounds from the raw materials so to speak. I remember calling the 1800 number for Paia in the 70's as a teenager to hear the effects of their products! In 2016 I decided to build my first modular synth. I built a dual VCO and an LFO and then around that time I found VCV Rack. I resisted, it couldn't be the same as twisting knobs... Well I ended up installing it, it was version 0.6 or something. We are now at version 2.5! It is really awesome and it's totally free! I purchased some modules just to support the dev's and the project, but completely unnecessary. Thank you for your kind words.