Maker projects

Music robotics and interactive technology

I build prototypes with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, motors and custom interfaces.

Mario Quitt with his trumpet robot

Trumpet robot

An Arduino receives MIDI data and controls stepper motors that press the valves of a real trumpet. A person still provides the airflow.

  • MIDI over cable or USB
  • Three stepper motors
  • 3D-printed mount
Three actuators playing an acoustic drum kit

Drum robot

MIDI notes switch solenoids that strike an acoustic drum kit.

  • Several independent actuators
  • USB-MIDI or classic MIDI
  • Acoustic instruments

Interactive stage system

In the existing proof of concept, a QR code opens access to a local Wi-Fi network and mobile web interface. The interface already controls servo motors. Voting and control of lights and music robots are planned as the next stages.

  • Local Wi-Fi with Raspberry Pi
  • Voting and live questions
  • Control for lights, motors and music robots

Build something unusual

I also develop custom prototypes for bands, stages and installations.

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