DRUM MACHINE USING NASA TECHNOLOGY - Rope Core Memory Sequencer

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chapters
0:00 intro and explanation
1:32 breadboard time
4:26 schematic chat
5:10 the build
8:20 overview of the machine
9:50 weaving the drum beats
11:15 playing the machine
12:56 plugging it into the modular synth
13:58 outro
14:27 credits
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@LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER Жыл бұрын

All of the Vlogs and DRUM LOOPS from this machine are available here www.patreon.com/lookmumnocomputer :) This was not the machine I originally had in mind. I hope to make a version 2 which is a more performative sequencer. As this design does not lend itself to live sequencing. The next machine is a bit more involved circuit wise as it adds another dimension to the wire. scanning. But if I get the rope core flame lit again there will be another

@Lantertronics Жыл бұрын

My apologies, I meant no offense! When I said I loved it, I meant I loved it. Your videos and delivery are amazing.

@LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER Жыл бұрын

@@Lantertronics haha it's all good. It comes up quite a lot how much I mispronounce and use the wrong words for things and mis spell/punctuate. It's not that I have a problem with it. I just don't understand why energy is spent on something when the communication has been understood that's all. Having had a lifelong struggle with spelling and phonetics i see the language and writing as something to interpret and evolve, im aware not everyone sees it that way. grammar police are the antagonists in my life haha.

@Lantertronics Жыл бұрын

Oh, I see I wasn't the only person to comment on it. Yeah, different people have different accents, all are valid. Yours is part of your awesome vibe. Keep the vibes going!

@iron9217 Жыл бұрын

@@LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER I can't argue with how it's pronounced when the person understands what they are doing 100x more than me! I'm not here for the english lesson, I'm here for the wild creations.

@Lantertronics Жыл бұрын

@@LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER Agree with you on all counts. Keep up the great work! :)

@videotrexx Жыл бұрын

As someone who was building electronics back in the early 1970s, your energy, enthusiasim and electronic inventions continually amaze and entertain me.

@wackyvorlon Жыл бұрын

He’s just fantastic honestly. I wish I could come up with a fraction of his ideas. I dream of playing with even a fraction of the cool stuff he plays with!

@scottmanley Жыл бұрын

Synths and Space technology in the same video!!!!

@LJSpit Жыл бұрын

His imagination is boundless.

@OldManSmith712 Жыл бұрын

Your wiring work and labeling are always satisfyingly chaotic and clean. Great work, and looks/sounds awesome.

@DonChups Жыл бұрын

Reading the little dymo labels and notes of the wiring is oddly satisfying in itself.

@Enders Жыл бұрын

Its wonderous. I can't imagine what you originally had in mind off hand... but this thing is a work of pure technological art. The sentient life-forms born in the wires will be proud.

@pedrotarroso Жыл бұрын

"Weaving a drum beat" is one of the most beautiful sentences ever!

@hobbified Жыл бұрын

I thought it was a wee bit o' drum beat :)

@DanielGBenesScienceShows Жыл бұрын

At the CORE (sorry, not sorry) of basically every incredible synthesizer ever designed, from MOOG to Synclavier to KORG is a brain exactly like yours. This is profoundly beautiful!

@Lantertronics Жыл бұрын

I love the way you say "comparator"

@fooosco Жыл бұрын

What I really like about Sam is that whatever crazy electronic crap he works on, he always ends up producing beautiful sounds.

@berntolovhellstrom8891 Жыл бұрын

An absolute astonishing work, hats off. I really hope young people become interested in doing electronics, music and art because of your exceptional way to do things simple and not to overcomplicate things. I really love what you do!

@emmanueleferrarotto2986 Жыл бұрын

It's large, it's kinda weird and it makes odd noises. It's a classical Sam machine ^^ Great job once again

@michaelshultz2540 Жыл бұрын

Im a 68 year old electronics technician my first introduction to electronic music was Synergy, Tomita ,and Kraftwerk the later of which i seen at a small theater in coconut grove Florida in 1975. I love your creations and art. In the event of an electronic apocalypse you and others like us who still retain the knowledge of elemental electronics will be invaluable to rebuild our society and it's technology. Way to go. All the kids in school around the world should be learning electronics technology from kindergarten on as a part of the 3 R's . Guess basic education would be called the ERRR's then. You keep me loving electronics an all things quirky 🤪 ✨️ 🖖👽✌️🙂

@Moppedsebi Жыл бұрын

If you had done this back in the 70s, you could be a legend in music today! This is awesome technical skills combined with musical spirit! I really love what you do and I admire how much time and effort you put into these weird ideas!

@asn413 Жыл бұрын

i cant get over how much you feel music :D it's like the force or something! you use your instruments as well as you understand their workings. glad i subscribed.

@janderogee Жыл бұрын

Your explanation of rope memory was explained so clearly, that for the first time I finally understood the concept. And I was shocked that I didn't realize it before, they are just transformers! Nothing more than that! Finally, that's the trick! Sure you can add bells and whistles, but in essence they are just transformers. Where the beauty is in the ease of addressing the data and the way the fact that no hardware is needed (switches or jumpers) to define the value of the bits, just wire. So thank you for showing us this fun project and presenting it to us with your inspiring enthusiasm.

@jimbobur Жыл бұрын

I remember learning about rope core memory listening to the 13 Minutes to the Moon BBC radio series about the Apollo 11 landing (would 100% recommend a listen). So cool to see the technology used to make music! 😁

@sn1000k Жыл бұрын

As a big Look Mum AND CuriousMarc fan, this checked all my boxes. What a great video and great exhibit for the museum. Keep it up friend!

@JboEnterprise Жыл бұрын

I love that the pieces in the museum are all great showcases of early age electronics. Using music to show what each technology does is just a really great way to make it easy to understand.

@Hainbach Жыл бұрын

„I am weaving a drum beat“ - wonderful video!

@Earthenfist Жыл бұрын

What's fun is that weaving and computation have a VERY old history. In fact, some of the first mechanical computation devices were for weaving machines. The first punch cards were pattern cards for incredibly complex looms.

@johnannan2506 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely bloody outstanding!! I actually cheered when the machine started to work. I watch your videos with amazement…. I’d love to be able to make a tenth of of the things you create. THANK YOU !!😊

@brendenbradach Жыл бұрын

As an electronic engineer this was a blind spot for me. I love to know these old ways of doing things. I am glad you showed off a build using this principle.

@JeremySpidle Жыл бұрын

You say, "Comp • er • ātor" I say, "Compare • uh • tor"... but beats are beats, no matter the era of hardware! Just wow!!

@LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER Жыл бұрын

😂haha that works. There's a T-shirt design in that

@GeomancerHT Жыл бұрын

It's also selector not selecter :P

@jamescorcoran2034 Жыл бұрын

I can say the words... but Sam can give them meaning

@LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER Жыл бұрын

@@GeomancerHT I wish it was selecter. and I asked my dymo if that was allowed and it said I can write it however I want. so I did :D

@GeomancerHT Жыл бұрын

@@LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER I was just thinking about how this labeling machines don't have inbuilt spell check XD

@Nobe_Oddy Жыл бұрын

YOU are A MAD WIZARD and The GAWD of ANALOGUE!!!!!! WOW!!!I am so HAPPY that I stumbled across your channel, you blow my mind in EVERY VIDEO!!!!!!! THANK YOU for bringing me this Joy!!! You're just Amazing bro!!! :D

@Ziraya0 Жыл бұрын

Since you're using a high frequency, I wonder if you could use EL wire to visualize some aspect of what's happening

@craigedgar2828 Жыл бұрын

Yes! Red EL Wire shaped like a vacuum tube filament & put inside large faux tubes to mount on top

@Ziraya0 Жыл бұрын

@@craigedgar2828 I meant using EL wire to weave the core memory sequences but that sounds cool too

@mikemesec Жыл бұрын

I wonder if that would work. Sounds like it might.

@ericwazhung Жыл бұрын

Whoa! And here I was just thinking a different color wire for each loop. EL for the selected loop would be friggin' amazing. Zif this isn't awesome enough. From a technical standpoint, I'd think the fact that EL has current going in on one layer and out on the other would mean the magnetic fields would cancel each other out. But, if one layer was powered at one end, and the other at the other end, that might fix that.

@aedeatia Жыл бұрын

The Apollo computer also used electro-luminescent panels for the computer displays, so he'll be able to use two NASA technologies!

@aaronjennings8385 8 ай бұрын

It's strangely comforting that a programmable computer can be built by hand with off the shelf stuff.

@MrAsBBB Жыл бұрын

Love the fact that you understand both music and electronics. Very much my background but over the years been involved in engineering. I can remember being excited as you with producing electronic music. Keep the enjoyment coming.

@JohnSmith-jl3fm Жыл бұрын

Forever amazed at the dedication you put into your projects. Thanks again👌👍

@zinckensteel Жыл бұрын

You know what? One of these days you need to cameo on Doctor Who - I can't imagine they'd find you difficult to write into something; not a whole lot of folks are waltzing about casually mixing the tech of the 70's with the tech of the future ;-)

@analog_mind Жыл бұрын

Analog technology will never fade away, there will be always someone like you that loves experimentig and have fun with old technology and obsolete components. ANALOG WILL NEVER DIE!!!

@Yourmom-bl1yx Жыл бұрын

This is what kids should be watching… not tik tok… more need to learn the basics and level of creativity that can come from understanding electronic signal flow… great job love the video

@UrvonDiviner Жыл бұрын

Never knew how rope core memory actually worked, such a simple concept and such a clear way of demonstrating it. Thanks!

@MaxMakerChannel Жыл бұрын

I find it amazing how much stuff you can done in such short time! New projects every few weeks and every single one is massive and well done. I wish I would get as much done in my time.

@LJSpit Жыл бұрын

You blur the lines between Art and Science/Technology. Truly amazing.

@8bitwiz_ Жыл бұрын

It's brilliant, it's beautiful, and it's edumacational too!

@klassisch3039 Жыл бұрын

Wow dude that is a big project nicely done!!!! I love the layout of all the different pcb's in the box!

@DantalionNl 7 ай бұрын

Really nice and creative build, love to see all these existing technological elements combined in ways never done before. Cheers! Bet the inventor of the uniselector never imagined it being combined with core memory.

@larsmannetje001 Жыл бұрын

I've got absolutely no clue what kind of madness you're performing all of the time, but I absolutely love every single video of yours, so cool!

@ybtech Жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant! Great work.

@AenesidemusOZ 8 ай бұрын

Your dedication to using and reinventing the technology of yesteryear (aka my youth 😂) is amazing and hugely appreciated. Thanks for your enthusiasm and infectious love of electronics.

@TheSynthnut Жыл бұрын

This is so crazy, but super cool. Love the idea of"weaving" rhythms, seems very apt!

@toamastar Жыл бұрын

Yoooo those beats were sick with the synths, you are so incredibly talented! :D

@clydesight Жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Your energy and skills are amazing to watch! Great video, thank you.

@unclemick-synths Жыл бұрын

I used to work for STC and we were developing an add-on for exchanges that replaced the ceramic core memory to add functionality. The exchange was oblivious to being manipulated - like the innocent victim of some kind of weird alien parasite! 👽

@ianbaxter3905 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant as ever Sam. Until 12 minutes in I was like "but... why?" then suddenly got it.

@douglasboyle6544 Жыл бұрын

I was the same way but instead of "why?" I was saying "what?"

@gannas42 Жыл бұрын

Holy... what a great application and demonstration of this classic technology! Great work, man. Very rad!!

@trulyinfamous Жыл бұрын

You are the absolute coolest. Every project you have done is something interesting.

@h2o1969 Жыл бұрын

I had my doubts and did not follow this on Patreon, but, as usual, it turned out really cool. Plus, the braids look nice too. I love how you have multiple rhythms set up with one of those spool thingies. Mad mate!

@georgemiller2129 Жыл бұрын

This is excellent. Never stop doing what you do.

@Kneichion Жыл бұрын

Brought back so many memories, I could even smell the solder fumes lol Made me smile, Really cool

@peter.stimpel Жыл бұрын

What a freak in a very positive way. Love your way of recycling old concepts.

@merman1974 Жыл бұрын

Very cool, love that the Patreons got involved weaving the beats too.

@ChadBillAnderson Жыл бұрын

Damn this is so dope. I commend you for having the patience to build this

@lesstalkmoredisco9445 Жыл бұрын

What a cool video. Amazing track at the end. Throw that in during a techno set and I’d be floating

@tangiblewaves9730 Жыл бұрын

omg, SAAAM! Awesome as always!! I LOVE IT!!!! ❤❤❤

@WN_Byers Жыл бұрын

Legend. Produces on ANYTHING

@ulrichvandetroeten Жыл бұрын

Fascinating, how you get always cool beats out from trashy things

@perrymattes4285 Жыл бұрын

I think this is absolutely amazing using this tech in this way.

@chriswilloughby48 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant and beautiful work. You are always an inspiration.

@arenotdiy7280 Жыл бұрын

This is on par with the relay sequencer, amazing in every aspect.

@campbellmorrison8540 Жыл бұрын

You're a bloody gem, wonderful explanation and use of technology. The only thing I have to say is its a com paar a tor not a com per a tor , it compares signals :)

@spehnke Жыл бұрын

Very cool. Love everything about it you madman. Don’t stop!

@synthclub Жыл бұрын

Next level!! Serious next level! Well done.🎉🎉

@dillipphunbar7924 Жыл бұрын

That looks amazing. Such a neat and methodical layout.

@SteveFrenchWoodNStuff Жыл бұрын

Another absolutely amazing and inspiring build! And I finally understand how rope core memory works!

@cypherdras Жыл бұрын

mate, that is insane, great work

@ExcessiveSpareTime Жыл бұрын

There's something so surreal about seeing this in the same studio as all of his synthesizers.

@haslo_ Жыл бұрын

Amazing as usual! I can wait to one day travel to your museum from Switzerland!

@pete3897 Жыл бұрын

Spectacularly bizzare! Well done 👍

@umaikakudo Жыл бұрын

Another comment mentioned to put the ferrite coils on movable sliders to make passing the wires through easier. It would be next level to incorporate analog loom weaving machinery to allow the operator or a pre-programmed mechanism to rapidly weave the wires in real time to change the beat.

@RingingResonance Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love these kinds of projects.

@BostonDeadHead Жыл бұрын

This is so awesome. Love it!

@gregdunlap7538 Жыл бұрын

This is amazingly, insanely cool!

@wackenthaljef Жыл бұрын

Thank u Sam for all ur vids! ur incredible!....amazin!!....and ur a little.....craaaazyyyy!

@douglasboyle6544 Жыл бұрын

The whole premise of this project is utter insanity and I'm here for it.

@ChadDoebelin Жыл бұрын

And he dropped a banger with it. You are rad!

@TheOriginalFILIBUSTA Жыл бұрын

IRN BRU! I haven't had one of those in 35 years. Man, that beat! I didn't want it to stop.

@redplanet2010 Жыл бұрын

this made me smile...a lot !! Thanks

@Antony_Jenner Жыл бұрын

Old school techno! Love it.

@chemicalvamp 8 ай бұрын

Thats such a cool demo for wire programming.

@simonisenberg4516 Жыл бұрын

That was some dope demo towards the end there.

@morgulbrut Жыл бұрын

You're a madman. This is amazing.

@HiruS22 Жыл бұрын

I’m in awe! 😮

@Michael_Michaels Жыл бұрын

The end result (11:34) is mind-blowing! Very well done my good sir!

@Sumaleth Жыл бұрын

Genuinely impressive.

@nat7278 Жыл бұрын

That's mental. I love it.

@KeritechElectronics Жыл бұрын

3:26 that's exactly how the residual current circuit breaker works: it monitors the vector sum of all currents passing through a toroidal core transformer and if it's non-zero (like with a single wire going through), it'll induce a current in the secondary and activate the trip coil. If all currents sum up to zero (e.g. a current enters on one side and the same current enters on the other side, like with the loop here), no secondary current is induced. Slightly messy build, but a beautiful project nevertheless! Cool to know that some Soviet telecom tech was an inspiration. Adding a Nixie tube display for the program number would be a nice touch too. Or selecting the program with a phone dial.

@sam-you-is Жыл бұрын

the BG music during the explanation of the principle was fantastic

@MRSTU1210 Жыл бұрын

Dude you are so amazing fantastic work as always sir

@christdolphin69 8 ай бұрын

i love this channel so much

@ColinChick Жыл бұрын

That is all kinds of awesome!

@thek3743 Жыл бұрын

Totally amazing!

@Bartyron Жыл бұрын

What a cool project!

@gilbertcuoco Жыл бұрын

You sir, are awesome!!😎👍

@m.a.6478 Жыл бұрын

Wholly cow, this is amazing! I'm an electonics engineer an can understand what you are doing (obviously you know what your doin' ;-) ) but I would never have this idea. You're great!

@btizef2008 Жыл бұрын

Originality right there 👍👍

@gerardstrik2555 Жыл бұрын

Pure gold! Modern day genius, if you ask me.

@ChristianBehnke Жыл бұрын

I love this so much ... "Hey did you know you could do this?" Not a f*$%ing clue before this video, but it SOUNDS AMAZING! 🤯

@raymitchell9736 Жыл бұрын

Very NICE... Old school rope memory, thanks for building that and showing how it all works. The problem isn't just with the number of switches needed, but also you'd need diodes to isolate each switch otherwise closing two switches on different sequence steps would bridge them together... and that's no good... I know because I built a dip switch sequencer and had that bite me! LOL I have all the parts in my electronic collection, they are basic components, to build those circuits, maybe I might if I have time... Thanks for another great video!