ZEBULON 1.0 Interactive Musical Toy

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Hi everybody,

I would like to introduce to you ZEBULON.
Well, Zebulon is an interactive Toy Project.
I've called this kind of project I.M.A (Interactive Musical Automate).

Today I've worked on the 3D interface for controling Zebulon the puppet.
I've used the OPEN GL librarie for Processing and SAITO OBJ. Loader. Saito is a great tool to import obj. 3D models in processing.

http://code.google.com/p/saitoobjloader/

Many difficulties occur concerning the metal blades of the circular glockspiel (the metalophone) which I've imagined and built. I have to found the right balance to obtain a good sound. It's not easy. Human hand is very precise and servos don't have this precision. It's a question of test.

For today here is a video of my first test with the 3D interface.
There is a lot of job to do I think. But this is the real adventure! man !! "(°-°)"

enjoy !

Arduino ZEBULON project by the Salem Lab (3D interface example) - YouTube

Some info (still on french for now) with photos on
http://salem-lab.blogspot.com/

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Nice project!

3

Hello "(°-°)"

thanks.

oficial page on facebook is now available :

4

Beautiful!

5

Very nice!

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Hi everybody,

Thanks. :slight_smile:
i'm working on a "random routine" that allows Zebulon to play alone.
I will post a video soon to show you.

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see ya.

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Hi !!

here's a new video showing the random method i build with Processing.

Have a good day.
Enjoy :slight_smile: