Programmable Music Box
Created on 28 Nov 2015
Programmable music box created by changing the comb and not the pins
A music box that can be reprogrammed to play different songs according to user input. Idea is to somehow be able to control the comb and/or pins within the music box to modify the songs the box will perform. Stetch goal is to get a digital interface that can program near instantaneously.
| Part | Cost | Quantity | Total |
| Continuous Rotation Servo [FeeTech FS5103R] ID: 154 - $11.95 : Adafrui | $11.95 | 7 | $83.65 |
| Continuous servo | |||
| McMaster-Carr | $2.68 | 1 | $2.68 |
| Ultra-Machinable W1 Tool Steel Rod, 0.1250" Diameter, 3' Long for cylinder shaft | |||
| McMaster-Carr | $20.50 | 1 | $20.50 |
| Wear-Resistant Nylon Sheet, 3/16" Thick, 12" x 12" for backing | |||
| McMaster-Carr | $15.87 | 1 | $15.87 |
| 3105 Aluminum Foil, 0.012" Thk, 2" Wd, 10' Lg for cylinder pins | |||
| McMaster-Carr | $12.16 | 1 | $12.16 |
| Coated Low-Carbon Steel Sheet .022" Thick, 12" X 15" for movable comb | |||
| McMaster-Carr | $47.30 | 1 | $47.30 |
| Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Sheet 1/4" Thick, 24" X 24", Clear for enclosure | |||
| McMaster-Carr | $31.14 | 1 | $31.14 |
| Very Easy-to-Machine 1215 Carbon Steel Rod, 2" Diameter, 1' Length for cylinder | |||
| McMaster-Carr | $0.47 | 15 | $7.05 |
| SAE 863 Bronze Sleeve Bearing for 1/8" Shaft Diameter, 1/4" OD, 1/4" Length for cylinder shaft | |||
| Pololu - Mini Maestro 12-Channel USB Servo Controller (Assembled) | $29.95 | 1 | $29.95 |
| Servo controller | |||
| Pololu - Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack: 6.0 V, 2200 mAh, 3+2 AA Cells | $15.15 | 2 | $30.30 |
| battery packs for servos | |||
| USB Battery Pack - 1000 mAh - PRT-11358 - SparkFun Electronics | $11.96 | 1 | $11.96 |
| battery pack for controller | |||
| 1002794 TE Connectivity Measurement Specialties | Sensors, Transducers | $3.74 | 1 | $3.74 |
| sensor for vibration | |||
| Project Totals: | 33 | $296.30 | |
| Track 1 Base Budget: | $250.00 | ||
| Preferred Vendor Budget Bonus: | $50.00 | ||
| Remaining Budget: | $3.70 | ||