DDR-style musical instrument

This is a quickly-built musical instrument that I made using the "free" promotional dance-dance-revolution dance mats that Kraft is giving out.

Step 1 Get a free DDR dancemat

Kraft is giving these out for $6 - including shipping, so it won't set you back much to get one.

Comments

[Tomcat94]

I can't seem to find that pad. The link does not work... :((((

[jon2211]

glad to see people using Pure Data

[stickdeathgod]

could u use that pad just as a controler for step mania (the computer DDR thing)?

[davidmerrill]

I haven't tried that, but I think you could.. It looks identical to the $60 DDR controller that is for sale online..

[saites2001]

I don't think you should have held the camera while playing that. Neat project, though. Would you be willing to post your code?

[davidmerrill]

p.s. thanks to Joe Rothermich for adapting my original code to work in Windows (it was in Linux)

[davidmerrill]

You're in luck! If you're using windows, you can use the code that I put up, on the "build a software program" page of this instructable. http://www.instructables.com/id/EIYJEPMACQERIE1WXB/

[davidmerrill]

heh, yeah I wanted the viewer to get the feel for what it's like to actually play the instrument! apologies for any nausea that this caused.. Sure, I'll post the code in a few days - I don't have it with me at the moment.

[mrbob1000]

awsome instructable

[radiorental]

very nice! I did some thing similar here: http://www.instructables.com/id/EIJMKZV2EAEP2877XF/?ALLSTEPS I'll certainly add this to the repetoire for my intended users - thanks!

[davidmerrill]

nice project! looks like fun.