Thursday, November 1, 2007

Schematic Sketch for the TML

Please let me know if this all makes sense (I hope it does). Basically the typewriter keyboard circuit is suspended within a framework. Off of that framework a series of pincers are supported which, when activated by differentiating sound densities, begin to complete a number of pre-determined circuits. That information is sent to the typewriter which then begins to draw or type onto a looped length of paper suspended from the ceiling. A piezo microphone is attached to the hammer of the print head which would record and loop sound data from the typewriter. Here is the sketch:

1 comment:

Unknown said...

i think i understand it.... the first part on the system with the pincers and the keyboard sends the signals to the second part that draws the "sounds", but what does the piezo mic do on the second part? is it that the system reacts to its own sounds?