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**Author:** [@darcangelo](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/darcangelo)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/tbd-16-questions/776 "2026-10-03T16:37:59Z")
hi :slight\_smile: Let us resuscitate this forum with some questions about your new product. At the time of writing is still probably not properly unleashed in what it can really do or if it is only a Groovebox ( drums on… --- ## [Automat Controller for sale](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/automat-controller-for-sale/790)
**Author:** [@fausto](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/fausto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 9:00am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/automat-controller-for-sale/790 "2026-09-06T09:00:13Z")
Hi y’all. Just a quick message to let you know that I have an automat controller for sale on Reverb. Thanks! --- ## [Magic Arm Adapters](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/magic-arm-adapters/802)
**Author:** [@zenobaldi](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/zenobaldi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/magic-arm-adapters/802 "2026-09-04T14:07:04Z")
Hi! Any idea about when the magic arm adapters will be available? both the 6-set and the self printable stl files..? Magic Arm Adapters | dadamachines/docs Looking forward to try them out! Thanks, Zeno --- ## [Idea: Soundpack Store & Companion App for tbd-16](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/idea-soundpack-store-companion-app-for-tbd-16/786)
**Author:** [@MindNova](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/MindNova)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 3:06am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/idea-soundpack-store-companion-app-for-tbd-16/786 "2026-07-29T03:06:30Z")
English Version: Hi all, I’m a groovebox user since 2017, really excited about tbd-16 and its open-source approach. I’m considering building a soundpack / companion-app ecosystem for tbd-16, inspired by the idea of an… --- ## [Bug report: “Reserve” button on tbd-16 page leads to 404 error](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/bug-report-reserve-button-on-tbd-16-page-leads-to-404-error/784)
**Author:** [@MindNova](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/MindNova)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 6:16am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/bug-report-reserve-button-on-tbd-16-page-leads-to-404-error/784 "2026-07-14T06:16:27Z")
Hi dadamachines team, When I visit the tbd-16 product page and click the blue “Reserve” button, it leads to a 404 Page not found error. The product looks great, but the button seems to be broken/unlinked. Could you ple… --- ## [How to Control LEDs?](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/how-to-control-leds/148)
**Author:** [@Geraldmbailey](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Geraldmbailey)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 11:54am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/how-to-control-leds/148 "2026-06-17T11:54:10Z")
How do you control LEDs with the automat? Is there a specific light that works well? Thanks! G --- ## [TBD-16 Simulator / Development Environment](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/tbd-16-simulator-development-environment/777)
**Author:** [@johannes](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/johannes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/tbd-16-simulator-development-environment/777 "2026-05-18T20:32:16Z")
This is to get feedback on our Simulator and Development tooling for the TBD-16. --- ## [Solenoid selection](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/solenoid-selection/288)
**Author:** [@Zzbb](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Zzbb)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/solenoid-selection/288 "2025-10-14T15:27:51Z")
Hello I would like to know what is the most powerful solenoid the dada could drive on a 24v powersupply (the one shipped with the M kit) What is the voltage rating, current consumption and force (in Newtons) of the sol… --- ## [Kit solenoid dimensions](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/kit-solenoid-dimensions/755)
**Author:** [@fausto](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/fausto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/kit-solenoid-dimensions/755 "2025-10-14T15:26:50Z")
Hi, I am new to the forum. I want to order some laser cut elements from a local shop, and I need to adapt the dimensions to JF-0826B solenoids which don’t fit the screw footprints on the GitHub pdfs. Any chance we coul… --- ## [Automat not working](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/automat-not-working/765)
**Author:** [@Artuan](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Artuan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2025, 9:38am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/automat-not-working/765 "2025-09-27T09:38:04Z")
Hello, after a few years not using the automat, I recabled it and it seems to receive midi signal but the automat doesn’t trigger the solenoids. I have the midi in blinking but no led in the 1 2 3 4 5 6 outputs is blin… --- ## [Automat not working. What to do?](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/automat-not-working-what-to-do/637)
**Author:** [@Benet](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Benet)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/automat-not-working-what-to-do/637 "2025-07-23T20:05:03Z")
Hellow my name is Benet! I have a Dadamachine that has been conected and working for some shows, but today seems is not working any more. I try everything, to do the learning, but the midi in led is activated without th… --- ## [Led's and power](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/leds-and-power/752)
**Author:** [@Marcvv](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Marcvv)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 12:22pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/leds-and-power/752 "2025-07-02T12:22:50Z")
Hi Johannes, I am using the Led’s that I got from you and I noticed that they light even when there is no power connected to the Automat (the adapter was not connected). In that case I think they draw power from my ipad… --- ## [Bolts for solenoids](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/bolts-for-solenoids/751)
**Author:** [@Marcvv](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Marcvv)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/bolts-for-solenoids/751 "2025-05-21T17:15:16Z")
Hi, am I correct that the bolts in the automat kit for the solenoids are not metric? I need some more and some larger onces. Cheers, Marc --- ## [Looking for the lasercut file for this part](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/looking-for-the-lasercut-file-for-this-part/742)
**Author:** [@Marcvv](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Marcvv)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/looking-for-the-lasercut-file-for-this-part/742 "2025-02-14T15:47:20Z")
Did somebody find the laser cut file for this elemant part? It is not supplied with the Automat kit but it would come in handy for me? Thanks, Marc --- ## [Off grid power for automat](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/off-grid-power-for-automat/745)
**Author:** [@Batw](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Batw)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 12:19pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/off-grid-power-for-automat/745 "2025-02-14T12:19:47Z")
I am hoping to power my automat controller without mains power using a power bank. What is the minimum specification to achieve this? Can I use a 12v power bank or can I use a 24v one? Can anyone recommend a good product… --- ## [How to silence the solenoids?](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/how-to-silence-the-solenoids/738)
**Author:** [@Herve](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Herve)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/how-to-silence-the-solenoids/738 "2025-02-13T16:19:03Z")
Hi there, trying to play a harp. Been able to design a support for the solenoids and glued some guitar plucks at the end (will screw them if all is good). It plays but the solenoids are too noisy for the notes extracte… --- ## [Assembling the element - Manual](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/assembling-the-element-manual/729)
**Author:** [@stefkamilcarlens](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/stefkamilcarlens)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 6:30am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/assembling-the-element-manual/729 "2024-12-21T06:30:10Z")
--- ## [Latest software link is offline](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/latest-software-link-is-offline/709)
**Author:** [@Tristan](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Tristan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/latest-software-link-is-offline/709 "2024-11-27T20:52:27Z")
Hi everyone ! I recently got back in touch with my kit, after too many years :slight\_smile: The link for the software update that allow users to control velocity doesn’t seem to be active anymore. Anyone knows where I… --- ## [Anyone Wants to sell a dada machine?](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/anyone-wants-to-sell-a-dada-machine/542)
**Author:** [@simon](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/simon)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/anyone-wants-to-sell-a-dada-machine/542 "2024-11-23T16:55:21Z")
As the title say … Drop me a DM if you want to sell one of the macheins, kits etc. Moritz --- ## [Looking to buy a dada machine](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/looking-to-buy-a-dada-machine/705)
**Author:** [@Marcvv](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Marcvv)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2024, 8:25am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/looking-to-buy-a-dada-machine/705 "2024-11-22T08:25:08Z")
Hi, I am new here. Looking to start with a dadamachine and if you have one for sale let me knw. Cheers, Marc --- ## [Longer cables](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/longer-cables/611)
**Author:** [@Night\_Gestalt](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Night_Gestalt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2024, 7:33am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/longer-cables/611 "2024-11-21T07:33:11Z")
Hi! I don’t own the Dada Machine kit (and I know they’re out of stock right now), but I just wanted to check on a thing before I go hunting down one. :wink: Is it possible to make the cables longer - as long as 20-30 m… --- ## [How Do you change the midi channels to use each solenoid on different channels?](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/how-do-you-change-the-midi-channels-to-use-each-solenoid-on-different-channels/601)
**Author:** [@Biscuit](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Biscuit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2024, 5:28am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/how-do-you-change-the-midi-channels-to-use-each-solenoid-on-different-channels/601 "2024-03-31T05:28:11Z")
How Do you change the midi channels to use each solenoid on different channels? --- ## [Fugue Machine](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/fugue-machine/384)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Joe](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Dr_Joe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 11:44am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/fugue-machine/384 "2020-01-09T11:44:50Z")
Hi there, I unpacked my new dada machine today and I’m absolutely thrilled! However I’m having some problems with the app Fugue Machine: Only the first (green) playhead triggers the dada machine, the others have no effe… --- ## [How to attach drum sticks to solenoids](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/how-to-attach-drum-sticks-to-solenoids/603)
**Author:** [@jwvsys](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/jwvsys)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/how-to-attach-drum-sticks-to-solenoids/603 "2022-11-16T17:20:57Z")
Sorry if I’m asking the obvious, but I’m not sure how to connect the provided drum sticks to the solenoids. There’s lots of bits in the kit, but no instructions (as far as I can see… :thinking: --- ## [Wingman also able to rotate?](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/wingman-also-able-to-rotate/635)
**Author:** [@Madito](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Madito)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2024, 9:14am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/wingman-also-able-to-rotate/635 "2024-03-20T09:14:37Z")
Hi! Can the wingman also rotate? I saw it in a video and I’m wondering how it works. Thanks for your Help! --- ## [Stock ETA?](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/stock-eta/246)
**Author:** [@max](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/max)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/stock-eta/246 "2024-03-15T21:16:44Z")
Hi, sorry for the potentially annoying question, but I’m really hoping to get hold of a toolkit for a project I’m working on and the message on the website still says mid-feburary… Thanks, Max. --- ## [Is there a user manual online](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/is-there-a-user-manual-online/600)
**Author:** [@Biscuit](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Biscuit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 10:11am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/is-there-a-user-manual-online/600 "2023-11-16T10:11:44Z")
Looking for a link to a pdf of the user manual. --- ## [What else can I add to the automat - toolkit](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/what-else-can-i-add-to-the-automat-toolkit/614)
**Author:** [@Giorgos](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Giorgos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 10:04am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/what-else-can-i-add-to-the-automat-toolkit/614 "2023-11-16T10:04:54Z")
what is the maximum voltage that i can add?Can I add a 36v solenoid to it? can i add other devices except of solenoids like motors and small water pressures tubes at the device like these: or any other? thanks in a… --- ## [Laser cut parts package?](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/laser-cut-parts-package/119)
**Author:** [@Shivasongster](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Shivasongster)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/laser-cut-parts-package/119 "2023-08-11T12:56:48Z")
As many people may have found, there are a LOT of ways to execute the laser cut parts. Once you get to playing around, you may have more ideas about trying new things. The parts are also a bit fragile. I had to glue my W… --- ## [Lights flash, solenoids don't do anything](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/lights-flash-solenoids-dont-do-anything/609)
**Author:** [@charliechuck01](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/charliechuck01)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 10:35am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/lights-flash-solenoids-dont-do-anything/609 "2023-02-15T10:35:11Z")
It’s worked before, but I haven’t used it in like a year, it’s been in a storage case. I took it out, hooked it up to a midi device that connects to my phone, clicked the learn button, and lights on the individual channe… [Next page](https://forum.dadamachines.com/latest.md?page=1)