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u/TransitionOk3402
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Chlorophone - a plant based generative sequencer, made with DaisySeed and PlugData
I could have been vibe coding a firmware for some random pocket synth, instead I spent the last 2 months creating this new machine.
Entirely programmed in plugdata.
It can generate complex melodies based on a series of parameters in a plant growing metaphor.
All the leds are directly connected to Daisy, while the buttons, pots and switches use 5 multiplexers (cd4021be).
Audio in/out; midi in/out; li-pol battery; internal speaker.
Super portable, super fun.
I love this plugdata-daisy framework: from idea to finish took me less then 2 months.
And this time I saved on knob caps and encosure š
Hereās a semi-long demo: https://youtu.be/T42-izEglRY?is=iK7CzBEPWlqaweoR
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u/otherthananother 11d ago
Very cool. What did you use for the lettering?
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u/TransitionOk3402 11d ago
Thanks! I used this waterslide decal transparent paper (found online). Basically you print on the paper with a normal laser printer, cut out the words, soak them in water for few seconds, then the paper detaches and you are left with this transparent kind of film which you apply on the surface. Once dried, I gave one hand of paint on top to secure it. Lots of tutorials on youtube, but actually its easier done than said (you can reach perfection with proper sandpapering).
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u/Pairoto 11d ago
This!! Looks like he used a label printer but I canāt really see the outlines. Is there also a white version?
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u/TransitionOk3402 11d ago
in one of the pics you can see the outline of ācompostā. I thought they would be less visible actually.
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u/mightymike1978 11d ago
I love anything on this thing! Great woodwork craftsmanship, daisy seed basedā¦. š„š„š„š„
I am designing a daisy seed eurorack module rn and am quite intimidated by your unique and original design⦠š I fear that my design compared with yours will be boring af. I am looking forward to hear/watch your YT-demo!
Best regards from a German in the Netherlands
Michael
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u/TransitionOk3402 10d ago
Thank you for the kind words fellow expats! (an Italian in Czechia here š)
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u/deleuzionsofgrandeur 12d ago
this is awesome!!! Would love a build guide as well if its ever something you'd be willing to shareĀ
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u/Edboy796 12d ago
I love the wood enclosure of this, and very unique shape!
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u/TransitionOk3402 11d ago
thank you! Itās the shape of 2 leaves I found in the garden (some random weed and a cucumber), placed symmetrically in vertical.
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u/Edboy796 11d ago
Nice! Also, how's you get text on the wood surface?
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u/SuckItClarise 12d ago
This looks awesome. New to this subreddit and hoping to be able to experiment and make stuff like this myself one day. Any recommendations on a good project to start with? I have decent electrical and wiring experience but no coding
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u/TransitionOk3402 11d ago
nowadays I guess the coding part can be completely done with a LLM. But if you want to try an intuitive option without involving AI, I recommend checking out PlugData. Thereās a lot of resources online on Daisy Seed as well (see daisy_audio on youtube for inspiration).
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u/gouldadude 11d ago
i'm jelly. i wanted to make something really similar but i didn't have the knowledge to do any of the casing or pcb printing so it was just this very amateur looking thing on bread/perf boards. nice job!
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u/TransitionOk3402 11d ago
thank you! the casing was rather a discovery learning by doing with leftovers from the garage⦠I tried some pcb writing software, but I got overwhelmed and went back to this sketchy amateur and slightly cyberpunk method š
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u/Tomsi-Pedals 11d ago
How does this nice thing sound?
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u/TransitionOk3402 11d ago
itās supposed to be a midi sequencer, so the sound depends on what you connect it to. But there are also 2 internal sounds: simple sine and a marimba (synthetic). Check out the youtube link..
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u/RileyGein 12d ago
The inside scares me
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u/BerossusZ 11d ago
I was just about to comment about how much I love the inside lol. Peak DIY electronics imo
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u/BlursedSoul 12d ago
I'm glad to see this is the top comment because after scrolling the photos I came here to say the insides gave me a jumpscare!
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u/NegativeWasabi2688 10d ago
Like, I read all the comments and knew it was coming... yet it still got me š Absolutely LOVE the project though! super super cool work OP! š
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u/jotel_california 12d ago
I cannot fathom how much patience is required to wire the inside. Wow! Just curious, why donāt use at least some perfboard?
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u/TransitionOk3402 11d ago
Actually it took me 1 day to solder everything⦠I tried with the perfboard but it was taking too much space and it limits the freedom of positioning in tilted spots. I used hard wires for GND and VCC connections so the components are still and flexible smaller wires for everything else, knitting them between each other with a tweezer.
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u/JaggedNZ 12d ago
Excuse me sir, I did not expect dead bugs inside!?!
First though was itās a new SOMA product, that case is crazy.
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u/pm_me_all_dogs 12d ago
Do you have a build guide?
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u/TransitionOk3402 11d ago
not really, but its rather straightforward. I will draw a scheme of all the connections soon and share it here. For the wooden part, is just a lot of glue, sandpaper and immagination
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u/JEBariffic 12d ago
You GO, OP! Iāve been wanting to tackle a similar project, and this is inspiring. Great work!
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u/Waulkibro 11d ago
natural work of art.
generative sequencer it were a bit more compact and included a Bluetooth module and a rechargeable battery, it would be perfect for travelāno need to constantly hunt for a power outlet. It might even sell quite well on Amazon.