still-young Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Hello, For my engineering apprenticeship HNC I have to do a project where I design and possibly make something and then present it at the end of the year. I was thinking of doing something music related, possibly a synth or effects pedal or something, but I'm not sure it really solves a problem like a lot of other peoples seem to. Are there any ideas people have, or problems they have, I could look into? Could be electrical or more mechanical/hardware related. Just any ideas at this point would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydog Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 How about a backup battery for pedal boards, so that if the mains connection gets kicked, all the pedals don't reset ? LD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Programmable pedalboard controller - user defines which pedal(s) get activated via different switches? They probably already exist though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 How about a supply system mounted within a pedal board that utilizes plug-in connectors fed from a plug-in busbar system to feed standard pedals but also offers a backup supply (battery or ups), rcd and surge protection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samhay Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 >Could be electrical or more mechanical/hardware related. Maybe narrow this down first - where do your interests lie? I ask as you are more likely to enjoy the project, and do well, if you are doing something you enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still-young Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 Honestly, I don't mind. In terms of hardware I was thinking things like the b-blender or hipshot d tuner, but obviously I'd have to improve them somehow or make something new. Electrical wise could be pickups or stuff like that. The only thing I don't have any clue about is digital stuff and programming and things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smalls Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 A decent bass wah that works at a number of switchable frequencies, with a range of sweeps etc comparable to the best envelope followers including auto and manual at the same time. And with no annoying mechanical/electrical crackles that develop over time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still-young Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 [quote name='Leonard Smalls' timestamp='1474017859' post='3134912'] A decent bass wah that works at a number of switchable frequencies, with a range of sweeps etc comparable to the best envelope followers including auto and manual at the same time. And with no annoying mechanical/electrical crackles that develop over time! [/quote] That does sound suitably difficult/high level! I'll have a look at that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 As a former lecturer, I'd say what you need to do is understand how the project is going to be marked. I'm assuming you are not doing a marketing course and therefore the uniqueness and sale-ability of you concept is likely to attract few marks, whereas the design and construction will give you plenty. If this is correct you can simply identify something you feel would benefit you, not the market. Of course these days an environmental concept (making something that exists already using greener tech), or manufacturing benefit (a la Henry Ford or Leo Fender) is normally a key marking criteria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still-young Posted September 21, 2016 Author Share Posted September 21, 2016 I thought about some kind of modern/portable Ondes Martenot (I'm strangely fascinated with these instruments), maybe one that you war like a guitar and play. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 The thing you need to ask yourself is..... Would it be any good for metal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 A wah pedal or "bass drum" type effect for an acoustic soloist that produces the electricity to power itself. A bit of a re hash of the dynamo powered bicycle light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 [quote name='uk_lefty' timestamp='1474471805' post='3138265'] A wah pedal or "bass drum" type effect for an acoustic soloist that produces the electricity to power itself. A bit of a re hash of the dynamo powered bicycle light? [/quote] You've put me in mind of that silly bicycle that Mark Ronson rode around in a music video a couple of years ago. For an HNC project though, I'd say it's got legs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVELTxKRoHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 A gizmo to measure heft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subthumper Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 The bass amp holy grail, an amp that is small, light, goes very loud and goes low and doesn't sound like wet fart like a lot of others do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Lightweight, collapsible trolley that could also negotiate stairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gs_triumph Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1474796656' post='3140501'] Lightweight, collapsible trolley that could also negotiate stairs. [/quote] Like this? https://www.esedirect.co.uk/p-2602-folding-stairclimber-barrow.aspx?Source=Google&Medium=cpc&Campaign=Shopping&vatsetting=1&infinity=gaw~Shopping~GPC%20INDUSTRIES%20LTD~69739524841~~&gclid=Cj0KEQjwsai_BRC30KH347fjksoBEiQAoiaqsdH06YHGzLfqpQIEzsTNVZQnT1EnORxx6EhJh76cxLQaAnkx8P8HAQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 [quote name='gs_triumph' timestamp='1474961836' post='3141747'] Like this? [url="https://www.esedirect.co.uk/p-2602-folding-stairclimber-barrow.aspx?Source=Google&Medium=cpc&Campaign=Shopping&vatsetting=1&infinity=gaw~Shopping~GPC%20INDUSTRIES%20LTD~69739524841~~&gclid=Cj0KEQjwsai_BRC30KH347fjksoBEiQAoiaqsdH06YHGzLfqpQIEzsTNVZQnT1EnORxx6EhJh76cxLQaAnkx8P8HAQ"]https://www.esedirec...cxLQaAnkx8P8HAQ[/url] [/quote] Ooh thanks. (Sorry OP) x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I've looked at those stair climbing trolleys in the past, they all take up massive amounts of car space. Its the 3 wheels in a triangle (necessary to do stairs) that's the problem, they just can't be collapsed down tight enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bassman7755 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 How about a self-powered tuner, i.e. one bleeds a small amount of power out of its line in connection and stores it so it doesn't need batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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