Maker Faire Yearbook 2023
Projects
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Openpipes.org
Faire: Rome
Maker: Rodolfo Bonnin
OpenPipes is a global, open-source project that empowers DIY enthusiasts to create their own Virtual Pipe Organ
• Organ console plans, including an Arduino controlled Midi Pedalboard,
• An Arduino-based full control circuit,
• A whole set of Midi peripherals, including traditional buttonboards and OLED screens manager
• Pipebian, our own Linux based pipe organ audio engine.
• And much more!
OpenPipes invites worldwide participation, democratizing the traditional sound of Pipe Organs. Visit our exhibit to see a functional sound engine, live controllers, and 3D console models. Join us and have fun!
Infinit Sound Fx – A natural way to control sound effects.
Faire: Rome
Maker: Daniel F. Rosero
Musicians engage with their instruments through a variety of gestures. Some of these gestures serve a practical purpose, like plucking guitar strings or tapping effect pedal switches with their feet. However, others are non-utilitarian and stem from spontaneous bodily reactions to the music's interpretation—examples include jumping or expressive facial expressions.
This project empowers you to leverage these instinctive, natural gestures in real-time, allowing you to use them as intuitive controls for your effects. It provides a user-friendly interface that can be tailored to suit your specific requirements.
Mine S: The Ultimate Modular Control Surface
Faire: Rome
Maker: SPECIALWAVES s.r.l.
Mine S: Limitless Control. Infinite Possibilities.
Explore the boundless versatility of Mine S across domains such as home and building automation, broadcasting, music, lighting control, robotic process automation, and control rooms. Effortlessly craft your perfect interface by adding or removing modules. Seamlessly integrating with various protocols, it adapts to your unique needs, offering limitless potential.
MusicHArt – L’esperienza nella musica visiva
Faire: Rome
Maker: B.P.S. Business Performance Services S.r.l.
The MusicHArt project was started in 2018 by the innovative start-up B.P.S. and its evolved version was launched in 2022 after years of experimentation. In the team Gianmarco Merlini represents the creator. It is inspired by research carried out in the field of synesthesia between music and color to allow artists and composers to transform their musical works into forms of abstract art through software that analyzes the melody and reproduces its relative abstract design. The result is a digital abstract canvas as well as the audio-video recording of the creation of the work.
The Electronic Jug Band
Faire: Rome
Maker: Rick MacDonald
An exhibit showing how to use the latest low cost microcontroller and sensor technologies to create DIY electronic music instruments. The design and building of such instruments is a hands-on learning experience in both maker electronics and music concepts.
The idea is similar to the creation of a Jug Band in the mid 1900s where individuals used household materials to create their instruments and then played them together to make music. In this case however the use of modern electronics provides many more possibilities and a much larger scope for creativity.
AmpDiVa Customlectibles Audio Devices
Faire: Rome
Maker: Studio R.T.S. Rampin ing. Marco
Further to the Switchinglow Project revisited, the DIY EVB for class-D tube audio amplifiers, we show the Realt Time Digital Audio Amplitude Analyzer for digital HiFi users and the Magic Voli, a vintage electronic device to be used as environmental Vu-meter or metronome. A novel study about ESL with grounded stators is also disclosed.
Un gioco innovativo per l’apprendimento dei più piccoli e non solo
Faire: Rome
Maker: Stefano Del Bufalo
Learning game based on Arduino Nano v3, RFID and MP3 module to listen and learn an infinite amount of concepts by simply changing the RFID cards. the device lends itself to multiple expansions and improvements in all directions: game, culture, nature, history, etc.
HoPE – Hands on Physics Experience
Faire: Rome
Maker: INFN - Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare
Assistive technology, music and robotics, applications of physics, electronics and computer science: with the HoPE project, male and female students realise STEAM projects of their own design in groups.
The working method is that of collaborative learning and peer education under the guidance of more experienced high school students or university students from the University of Ferrara or MIT, creating high-tech devices with which one can interact directly and that can also inspire other students and makers with their creativity and skills.
Elliptical – wireless design speaker
Faire: Rome
Maker: Dario Colozza
With more than 25 years of experience in the field of music production, acoustics and sound engineering, Elliptical represents the tribute in the creation of products for audio reproduction extremely accurate both in their design and in the audio resulting from the long experience gained in the field.
Sinuous and innovative shapes, cutting-edge materials and production technologies, attention to detail and craftsmanship are fused together to produce unique limited edition pieces that focus on sound, design and craftsmanship.
We produced Limited Edition Design speaker, entirely designed, engineered and produced in Italy, with Wi Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, that provides elegance and design to every part of the house and can also moves with you, thanks to its portability.
More than 5 years of development in our R&D laboratories to find the best shape and proportions to concentrate all the quality of the Elliptical experience in such a small space, to offer you a refined and unique musical enjoyment. Play music, radio, audiobooks and more from all your favorite services and take the sound from room to room or wherever you want, even outdoors.
The total absence of cables makes the aesthetic aspect of Alpha One extremely elegant. Control Alpha One easily with the app, when connected to Wi-Fi, and switch to Bluetooth® when you leave. For multi-room listening, add more Elliptical speakers throughout your home. All system components connect to each other via Wi-Fi.
Immerse yourself in an extremely wide sound field of deep bass and defined treble wherever you want to listen inside your home and outdoors.
Get the full Elliptical experience at home via Wi-Fi, even for multi-speaker connections, and switch to Bluetooth when you go out.
Elliptical is our tribute to music and beauty.
We are based in Rome, Italy.
Musical Spider
Faire: Rome
Maker: Polo Scolastico Superiore "Volta" - Castel San Giovanni - Piacenza
With the Musical Spider, everyone can play the piano. The score slides automatically on a motorised music stand. An automatic system with optical sensors recognises the notes and activates 'spiders' placed on the hands that move their fingers across the keyboard, playing the music. By framing the notes on a special board with special glasses, it is also possible to experience composing music.
OpenPipes Revolutionizes the DIY Pipe Organs
Faire: Rome
Maker: OpenPipes
Home: Argentina
If you’ve ever dreamed of playing a majestic pipe organ but thought it was out of reach, think again. OpenPipes, a remarkable open-source project hailing from Argentina, is empowering DIY enthusiasts worldwide to create their very own Virtual Pipe Organ. With an array of accessible plans and innovative technology, OpenPipes is democratizing the traditional sound of Pipe Organs like never before.
At the heart of OpenPipes are its comprehensive organ console plans, meticulously designed to guide enthusiasts through the creation process. These plans include an Arduino-controlled Midi Pedalboard, allowing for precise control and expression. The full control circuit, also Arduino-based, provides a seamless interface between the musician and the instrument, enhancing the playing experience.
OpenPipes goes beyond the basics, offering a range of Midi peripherals to expand the possibilities of the organ. From traditional buttonboards to OLED screens managers, these peripherals add depth and flexibility to the instrument, allowing musicians to unleash their creativity fully.
One of the standout features of OpenPipes is its very own Linux-based pipe organ audio engine, aptly named Pipebian. This powerful audio engine brings the organ to life, faithfully reproducing the rich and resonant sound of traditional pipe organs. With Pipebian, musicians can immerse themselves in the grandeur of organ music, all within the realm of their DIY creation.
But OpenPipes is not just about technical specifications and digital wizardry. It is a project that encourages global participation and camaraderie. By opening up the world of pipe organs to a wider audience, OpenPipes is fostering a vibrant community of enthusiasts who share a passion for this magnificent instrument. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or an aspiring hobbyist, OpenPipes invites you to join the movement and embark on a musical adventure.
3D Printing Paganini’s Famous Violin
Faire: Rome
Home: Rome, Italy
Embarking on a remarkable journey of innovation and cultural heritage preservation, 3DiTALY, Italy’s leading 3D printing organization set in Rome, is revolutionizing the restoration and replication of Guarnieri’s iconic ‘Il Cannone di Paganini’ violin. With cutting-edge 3D scanning and printing techniques, this groundbreaking project ensures the enduring legacy of this legendary instrument, exemplifying the fusion of artistry, technology, and historical significance. In collaboration with the esteemed Genova Municipality, the project showcases the harmonious blend of tradition and state-of-the-art capabilities,
Hi Sound Compact – l’audio perfetto per i tuoi video
Faire: Rome
Maker: Dodotronic di Ivano Pelicella
There are a lot of wildlife photographers and videographers, all of whom had extremely costly equipment and lenses, but none of them could match a suitable microphone.
Shotgun microphones are designed to be extremely directional in order to block out sound coming from the sides; however, they do not perform as well as parabolic microphones in terms of amplification and background noise.
Each naturalist recorder carries their own recorder and a parabola in opposite hands. There will be too much equipment to carry while making a movie, and managing a big parabola is typically difficult.
The goal was to design something that would free up your hands so that you could concentrate and begin your film.
Hi-Sound Compact aims to record the inaudible sounds of animals in stunning quality and with little noise.
Ottavia – la tastiera di un’ottava
Faire: Rome
Maker: Ottavia srls
Modular Musical Instrument. Each module (1 octave, 12 dynamic keys ) can be used individually in stand-alone mode or assembled with others composing a full piano keyboard. The same object can be used for studio writing or recording, then musicians can use 1 or 2 octaves, or for live performances, then they can use 7/8 octaves. The modularity of the tool reduces its size, and thus favors the transportability.
