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Andrew "Ace" Arsenault

@acearsenault.bsky.social

Open Thoughts, Electrical Engineering, Computer Programming, Music & Oldskool Technology. I design audio gear, compose music and build experimental musical instruments.

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Very nice!! : }
I like the little 'shroom.

25.02.2026 03:01 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I always loved Kate Bush.

23.02.2026 00:06 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Awesome!
I once made an overtone flute that is over 5 feet long. : }

19.02.2026 17:00 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Sure! I can take video sometime. : }
More then happy to share!

I've used that method to make straight/round flutes and wooden tubes as long as 6' foot.

18.02.2026 17:10 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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Hey EJ! : }
So the way I make those type of flutes is by using two different hole saws.

I cut out 2" rounds from a 3/4" thick board. (Pine, Maple, etc)

I then use a smaller ~1" inch holesaw to cut the insides out, making rings. The segments get glued together to make long straight tubes.

18.02.2026 17:03 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

I love 70s Harmonia. : }
Their first 1974 album is forever on my playlist.

14.02.2026 19:48 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

That looks really cool. : }

13.02.2026 18:28 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you. : }
I've soldered all the little parts on these boards since that post was made. I've been slacking on uploading.

06.02.2026 19:58 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

That's awesome, same here!
This is how I've always seen it.

31.01.2026 16:19 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

You're welcome. : }

16.01.2026 06:00 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

It's coming together. I recently soldered together a 10x12 version. I need to test it out. : }

13.01.2026 05:29 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you. : }

13.01.2026 05:29 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

That's cool. I didn't think about the lower impedance. learn something new every day. : }

08.01.2026 15:29 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I'm used to seeing the ground tap in the middle.

But doesn't really make much of a difference other then invert the output phase I guess.

08.01.2026 04:18 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

I loved that book! I used to read it to my daughter when she was little.

08.01.2026 04:13 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Awesome will do! : }
I'll be uploading a video of the larger 10x12 keyboard soon.

08.01.2026 04:12 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Project for fun right now. but if everything works out and there is interest. Then I'm looking to make a small batch. ; ]

08.01.2026 02:29 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Hey Blod.

Yes. I've made some more progress on this. I'm building a bigger prototype now that is a 10x12 grid. : }

07.01.2026 21:37 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Awesome drone jam. : }

04.01.2026 03:07 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

That's a weird reply to get from tech support.

04.01.2026 02:50 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Awesome. Microcontrollers can be fun. : }

31.12.2025 20:11 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I really like that font. : }

30.12.2025 06:19 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

SMT is it's own monster.

I always start out with thru hole components and adapter boards. But as things get closer to completion. I switch over to the surface mount components. : }

30.12.2025 06:17 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Thanks! : }

28.12.2025 19:56 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thanks Cris. : }
This instrument is a favorite for a lot of people.

23.12.2025 23:16 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Time to spend the holiday weekend soldering together some new sensor boards. Happy holidays! : } #tinyparts

20.12.2025 23:05 — 👍 87    🔁 1    💬 4    📌 0

I might be. I'll need to check out the game a little more.
Looks interesting from what I see.

11.12.2025 15:53 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I have composed for things in the past. : }
Always a fun time.

10.12.2025 18:40 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

I still love this song. : }

10.12.2025 17:15 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Thanks. : }

I wrote a new song it this lute recently.
If I get the motivation, I'll post it!

10.12.2025 17:15 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0