robot-drummer

An Arduino robotic drummer

A funny hack for carnival 2015

This is an automated, self playing drum machine, which can play an external midi source or preloaded patterns. It uses door lock actuators cause it's strength, low cost and enduring

Videos:

• Demo 1
• Demo 2
• Remote controlled BPM increase
• Remote controlled riff change
• Hi-Hat cymbal moving

Functionalities :

• Infrared remote control to setup (speed, riff)
• 25 preloaded riffs, based on ascii drum tablatures
• Possible Midi source (not yet available cause Bluetooth module is not finished, midi source is working on lab)
• LCD display
• RGB ledstrip synced with music
• Each hit can be set as loud or normal

Hardware BOM :

Drums

• Hi-hat (with pedal)
• Bass drum
• Snare drum

Electronics :

• 4x 12V Door Lock Actuator (2.8$ x 4)
• 1x 8-Channel Relay Module (3.3$)
• 1x Arduino Mega 2560 (7$)
• 1x LCD Display Module [1602] (2.15$)
• 1x Infrared Remote Controller Kit (0.7$)

Optional :

• 5V Voltage regulator (DIY manual included in Fritzing schema) (0.5$)
• RGB led strip (5$) (!! Do care : some are +12V and other -12V)

Usage :

Plug a 12V battery (cheap chinese lithium are available under 50$)

Construction :

• "Img_Vid" folder for hardware
• "Arduino" folder for logics
• "Fritzing" folder for wiring and electronic bom
• Relays and isolation considerations
• Voltage regulator (optional but recommended)

Drum tab :

• How to make a new onboard riff based on drum tab

Got inspiration from :

• https://vitomakes.wordpress.com/2013/11/22/deep-inside-the-fork-o-drumbot/
• http://blog.stef.be/drummerbot
• http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Controlled-Robotic-Drum/?ALLSTEPS
• http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Beat-using-Solenoids/?ALLSTEPS
• http://makezine.com/projects/make-robotic-drum-using-arduino-uno/
• http://nrqm.ca/robot-drummer/