For his first Arduino-based project, Daniel Bodner has created an interesting take on controlling an Arduino. The data returned from a light sensor is converted by an Arduino and then mapped into musical notes which are played using a simple piezo sensor.
The control side of the project is from a web page running simple code that alters background colour and thus the brightness which is measured by the light sensor - giving light-based control to the Arduino. Daniel explains this and follows with a demonstration in the following video:
This could also be the base for an interesting theremin music instrument. Either way, check out Daniel's website to learn more. And for more, we're on twitter and Google+, so follow us for news and product updates as well.
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