# Latest **URL:** https://forum.dadamachines.com/latest.md?page=3 [Latest](https://forum.dadamachines.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.dadamachines.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.dadamachines.com/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [automat toolkit - long cables / large spaces](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/automat-toolkit-long-cables-large-spaces/350)
**Author:** [@johannes](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/johannes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/automat-toolkit-long-cables-large-spaces/350 "2019-10-22T19:00:04Z")
What to do if you are looking to realize a setup in a large space? Or when you need to cover long distances between your computer/automat? I generally advise using DIN MIDI if you aren’t sure about the grounding of you… --- ## [Is it possible to develop for Doppler without Docker?](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/is-it-possible-to-develop-for-doppler-without-docker/344)
**Author:** [@cunabula](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/cunabula)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2019, 10:04am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/is-it-possible-to-develop-for-doppler-without-docker/344 "2019-10-04T10:04:21Z")
I’ve just ordered a Doppler and was in the process of following the instructions to set up my laptop ready for deliver when I hit a major hurdle: Docker isn’t available for Windows 10 Home. Is it possible to work with … --- ## [automat-software version 2.0.0](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/automat-software-version-2-0-0/326)
**Author:** [@johannes](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/johannes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2019, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/automat-software-version-2-0-0/326 "2019-10-03T16:48:01Z")
For how to update your automat firmware check out this forum post Hi everyone, we are really excited to share this automat-software 2.0.0 – firmware update with all of you. We have been working on this update – giving … --- ## [automat-software update process](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/automat-software-update-process/327)
**Author:** [@johannes](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/johannes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/automat-software-update-process/327 "2019-09-12T15:40:48Z")
Short Version 1. Download the firmware update file – automat-software Version 2.0.0 here. 2. Double press the UPDATE \[“RESET” BUTTON\] on the back of your automat. 2.1 Now you should see a USB DRIVE called AUTOMAT in yo… --- ## [Possibility to keep the actuation for 2 or, 3 seconds?](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/possibility-to-keep-the-actuation-for-2-or-3-seconds/321)
**Author:** [@Dorian](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Dorian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2019, 12:06pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/possibility-to-keep-the-actuation-for-2-or-3-seconds/321 "2019-09-07T12:06:44Z")
Hi, I was wondering if it’s possible to keep the actuation of the solenoid or electromagnet for like 2 or 3 seconds and not for a simple short signal that is good only for a percussion ? Is it possible to control the l… --- ## [Doppler is bricked?](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/doppler-is-bricked/324)
**Author:** [@robertkb](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/robertkb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 5:25am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/doppler-is-bricked/324 "2019-09-06T05:25:23Z")
I installed the board support packages for the Arduino IDE (Adafruit and dadamachines M4) and compiled and started to download the example sketch hex-lens-test. The download failed, and now the board is unresponsive; th… --- ## [Default Help me choose a linear actuator](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/default-help-me-choose-a-linear-actuator/309)
**Author:** [@Kapitonov](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Kapitonov)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 10:13am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/default-help-me-choose-a-linear-actuator/309 "2019-08-16T10:13:47Z")
Hi! I want to put myself a linear actuator on the sliding gate to the cottage. I looked in the internet, there are a lot of offers and the prices are very different. Maybe there are people here who understand this and ca… --- ## [Extra long cables?](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/extra-long-cables/310)
**Author:** [@Rodrigo](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Rodrigo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/extra-long-cables/310 "2019-07-29T19:35:50Z")
For an upcoming project, I want to use some solenoids placed throughout a physical space, so I’m curious if anyone has used some longer-than-default power cables between the automat and the solenoids? Is there any dange… --- ## [Doppler stock](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/doppler-stock/289)
**Author:** [@Polite](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Polite)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/doppler-stock/289 "2019-07-29T18:35:58Z")
Sorry for the hassle. Been watching the site since the CDM article in March, just wondering how stock is coming along. I don’t mind pre-ordering if that makes it easier. --- ## [Connect electromagnets instead of solenoids](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/connect-electromagnets-instead-of-solenoids/295)
**Author:** [@Dorian](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Dorian)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2019, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/connect-electromagnets-instead-of-solenoids/295 "2019-07-10T15:19:24Z")
Hi ! I just wanted to know if it is possible to connect a couple of electromagnets to the dada automat ? My goal would be to automatise a couple of harp strings, it works better with electromagnets than solenoids actua… --- ## [MIDI learn not working? (LED not lighting up)](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/midi-learn-not-working-led-not-lighting-up/298)
**Author:** [@Rodrigo](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Rodrigo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2019, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/midi-learn-not-working-led-not-lighting-up/298 "2019-06-22T12:50:19Z")
So I’ve finally plugged in my automat and I can’t get MIDI learn to work. If I press the learn button, the LED next to the MIDI in din does not light up. If I send MIDI notes I do see the LED light up, so MIDI is being … --- ## [Connect more than 2 automats together](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/connect-more-than-2-automats-together/293)
**Author:** [@Dorian](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Dorian)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/connect-more-than-2-automats-together/293 "2019-06-14T18:19:49Z")
Hi ! First of all, I would like to write to the dadamachines team a big bravo for your realisation with that automat midi controller, it looks visually amazing and it gives so much possibility to people to realise any k… --- ## [Warranty?](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/warranty/286)
**Author:** [@Petter](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Petter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2019, 7:14am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/warranty/286 "2019-06-01T07:14:54Z")
One of the solenoids just randomly stopped working. What could have happened and is there a warranty? Any known issues that occur? Sincerely /Petter --- ## [Doppler uploads failing every other time](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/doppler-uploads-failing-every-other-time/265)
**Author:** [@possan](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/possan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 2:56pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/doppler-uploads-failing-every-other-time/265 "2019-04-16T14:56:15Z")
Hello I just got around to try my doppler, what a wonderful hardware combo! I however have one recurring issue with my uploads, every other upload i attempt fails at around ~15% and becomes unresponsive, not showing up… --- ## [Dada Jamtune](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/dada-jamtune/239)
**Author:** [@merkur](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/merkur)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 10:20am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/dada-jamtune/239 "2019-03-13T10:20:24Z")
Its so much fun to play w/ the machines…its driven by a Schillinger plugin using fractions for Max for Live in Ableton --- ## [Academic research articles?](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/academic-research-articles/235)
**Author:** [@Joghurt](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Joghurt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/academic-research-articles/235 "2019-03-02T18:05:19Z")
I’m writing a Ph.D. were I have one chapter about the Dada machine and other equipment for generating percussive sound by the interaction of two physical materials. Does anyone know about any research or scientific artic… --- ## [Mallet work](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/mallet-work/232)
**Author:** [@random.t.c](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/random.t.c)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/mallet-work/232 "2019-02-22T16:56:45Z")
This is the first attempt to use the dadamachine for mallets. --- ## [Lost Midimapping](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/lost-midimapping/227)
**Author:** [@random.t.c](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/random.t.c)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 9:34am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/lost-midimapping/227 "2019-02-11T09:34:11Z")
Hello everybody, My Dadamachine works in USB mode. Unfortunately, the MIDI settings are lost when I restart the computer. So I have to reset after each restart, the machine and reconfigure. When I use the machine in m… --- ## [Loopin'Lab - Ghosts in the Machine](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/loopinlab-ghosts-in-the-machine/130)
**Author:** [@dimjon](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/dimjon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/loopinlab-ghosts-in-the-machine/130 "2019-01-19T19:35:55Z")
My Munich-based band project Loopin’Lab built a machine powered by dadamachines. We call it Ghost. It had its concert premiere last week and worked great. We are really excited. Kudos to dadamachines for adding velocity … --- ## [Can I pre- order for the next batch?](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/can-i-pre-order-for-the-next-batch/208)
**Author:** [@JoelD](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/JoelD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/can-i-pre-order-for-the-next-batch/208 "2019-01-07T17:10:41Z")
Would be grateful if you could let me know. I’m looking for the large kit. Thanks! Joel --- ## [Recording your dadamachines](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/recording-your-dadamachines/210)
**Author:** [@Hans](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Hans)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/recording-your-dadamachines/210 "2018-12-02T20:56:51Z")
Interested to know how you guys go about with recording you dadamachines? I’d like to use my set up both live and in studio, recording stuff into my DAW. Haven’t yet mastered how to record my set ups in a good way. The … --- ## [Automat not working with batteries](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/automat-not-working-with-batteries/203)
**Author:** [@Fercho](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Fercho)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/automat-not-working-with-batteries/203 "2018-11-07T18:55:07Z")
Hello everybody. First I was trying to supply Automat with a 24V battery so it’s not firing solenoids. Worst thing is that now I’m trying to fire them with AC supplier and still is not working. Automat gets midi properl… --- ## [Out of stock!](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/out-of-stock/185)
**Author:** [@Hans](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Hans)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2018, 9:14am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/out-of-stock/185 "2018-10-21T09:14:20Z")
Hoping to get a hold of a dadamachine. Any news on the next avalable batch? --- ## [Velocity and PWM](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/velocity-and-pwm/162)
**Author:** [@smeidell](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/smeidell)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2018, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/velocity-and-pwm/162 "2018-10-05T12:52:56Z")
Hi there, I would like to be able to manipulate PWM with the velocity controller (alternatively using a CC-controller). Is this an easy customization on the device/arduino code? I want to use a combo of dc-motors, leds… --- ## [Hacking the on-board Arduino to add buttons that send midi notes](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/hacking-the-on-board-arduino-to-add-buttons-that-send-midi-notes/95)
**Author:** [@Lou](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Lou)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 12:57am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/hacking-the-on-board-arduino-to-add-buttons-that-send-midi-notes/95 "2018-08-11T00:57:41Z")
Just checking the github and not much has been posted yet on uploading and changing the Arduino code. Any suggestions where I could start ? I’m looking forward to adding some buttons to my board that send midi notes bas… --- ## [My first project with my Dadamachines board: SMS Bells!](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/my-first-project-with-my-dadamachines-board-sms-bells/157)
**Author:** [@Lou](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Lou)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/my-first-project-with-my-dadamachines-board-sms-bells/157 "2018-08-11T00:55:20Z")
I made a Node Server with the Twilio API that will ring bells when a message is sent to a twilio number. Node Backend -\> Max MSP -\> Dadamachines board worked great. Repository here: https://github.com/lkishfy/SMS-Instru… --- ## [Long notes output?](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/long-notes-output/129)
**Author:** [@portwain](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/portwain)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 10:55am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/long-notes-output/129 "2018-07-06T10:55:45Z")
I am trying to connect the dadamachine to a musicbox with a motor. The idea is that the motor works for the duration of a midi note. However, it doesn’t recognise long midi notes properly (I used Fugue Machine app) and r… --- ## [Part Specifications](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/part-specifications/116)
**Author:** [@FloatMuse](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/FloatMuse)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/part-specifications/116 "2018-07-05T13:35:40Z")
Hi, Does anyone know the specs for the the following parts provided in the kits? Solonoids Screws - are they M3? (kit came with just a few mounting screws - a few short ones, 3 longer ones - we need to supplement) D… --- ## [Tempo and Swing](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/tempo-and-swing/145)
**Author:** [@Bluerocker](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Bluerocker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2018, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/tempo-and-swing/145 "2018-07-04T13:43:53Z")
Can the Dada Machine handle a fast 8th note Shuffle beat at 264 BPM? --- ## [Mechanics: How to mount things in space?](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/mechanics-how-to-mount-things-in-space/73)
**Author:** [@murmichel](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/murmichel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/mechanics-how-to-mount-things-in-space/73 "2018-06-18T18:36:34Z")
Yes, the topic is vague, I agree. I’ve got an automat toolkit and I have several small percussion instruments. Now I’m struggling with bringing them together. I’m not interested in ad hoc installations that are changed … [Previous page](https://forum.dadamachines.com/latest.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forum.dadamachines.com/latest.md?page=4)