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Drum Integration Fixture
Hybridizing the Tabla-Real Time Digital Integration
Kabir Mitra
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Resuming Work
I've relocated to Fremont, CA. I've resumed the work. 1. The PCB (printed circuit board) is being designed and fabricated in China. 2. I...
Kabir
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Reverse Engineering Competitive Products
Much time and effort has been spent on reverse engineering off the shelf hardware products. We analyzed these technologies in order to...
Kabir Sai
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3-D Design and Printing
The design process for the controller body is demonstrated by Arka. The dimensions, shape, and extrusions are constantly being iterated...
Kabir Sai
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Modeling & Remodeling
Creating 3-D models was an especially arduous task. It required using the measurements on the spec. sheets of the electronic components,...
Kabir Mitra
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First Attachable 3-D Print
The first attachable MIDI controller is finally finished!! It can be attached to tabla and control three volume faders, and effect...
Kabir Mitra
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3 Phases of Prototyping
I am excited to finally reach a near final design for the controller. After testing out the two working controllers for functionality...
Kabir
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Phase II: Prototype C
This prototype is a bit bigger in size and has improved ergonomics. The touch strip is not included due to incorrect spacing. This...
Kabir Mitra
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Phase II: Prototype B
First fully functioning attachable controller
Kabir Mitra
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Phase II: Prototype A
The NJIT architecture department has an organization called AIAS, which has 3-D printing lab, where they make prints pretty cheap. So...
Kabir Mitra
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1st Hardware Circuit Prototype
The first hardware circuit prototype is shown below. It consisted of 3 sliders for volume/gain, 2 touch strips, for instant fx. Instant...
Kabir Mitra
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Phase I Prototype
My initial thoughts when beginning this project, was that the controller would be attached to the side of the tabla using a ghatta...
Kabir Mitra
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