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**Author:** [@Mark](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Mark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 10:53am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/variable-voltage-regulator/125 "2018-05-11T10:53:14Z")
I was told I need a variable voltage regulator to have one power supply for various power demands of objects. Can you link me such a part from EU so I can order one? For example for uses like mixing low power leds with … --- ## [Automat not firing the solenoids](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/automat-not-firing-the-solenoids/71)
**Author:** [@johnmoeb](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/johnmoeb)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/automat-not-firing-the-solenoids/71 "2018-05-02T14:01:33Z")
Hello, I am using ableton with the push two to try and control my dadamachine set up. I have followed all the instructions and the automat is receiving midi information from ableton(lights in the automat flicker in time… --- ## [SCI-FI-LO-PHONE by Pepperhead Studios (Jeremy dePrisco)](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/sci-fi-lo-phone-by-pepperhead-studios-jeremy-deprisco/117)
**Author:** [@Shivasongster](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Shivasongster)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2018, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/sci-fi-lo-phone-by-pepperhead-studios-jeremy-deprisco/117 "2018-04-27T19:54:57Z")
Just want to give a shout out to Dada Machines for making my debut of our SCI-FI-LOPHONE by Pepperhead Studios at Bloomburg Maker Faire on April 21, 2018 a success. Powered by Automat and combined with home-made noise m… --- ## [MIDI Velocity feature](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/midi-velocity-feature/84)
**Author:** [@tomme](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/tomme)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/midi-velocity-feature/84 "2018-04-16T21:29:42Z")
I suggest an update on sketch to use MIDI note velocity. Something like: velocity=map (velocity, 0, 127, 4, 11); digitalWrite(solenoidPIN, HIGH); //Switch Solenoid ON delay(velocity); digitalWrite(solenoidPIN, … --- ## [Hardware schemas on github?](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/hardware-schemas-on-github/104)
**Author:** [@benjamin](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/benjamin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/hardware-schemas-on-github/104 "2018-04-15T21:13:20Z")
Hello, We would like to use more powerfull solenoïd for a project and I was wondering if it could be possible to have the schemas (vectoriel ?) of for example the little wingman to make a scaled version with the laser c… --- ## [Shipping (How many days could it take)](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/shipping-how-many-days-could-it-take/89)
**Author:** [@OneShoot](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/OneShoot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/shipping-how-many-days-could-it-take/89 "2018-03-27T15:19:18Z")
Hello Everyone. I am in a rush for a big french festival and would like to use DadaMachine, I would like to know the time it would take between Buying in the online shop and the moment I have the DadaMachine in my lette… --- ## [Port on side of Automat](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/port-on-side-of-automat/93)
**Author:** [@Shivasongster](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Shivasongster)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/port-on-side-of-automat/93 "2018-03-27T12:51:37Z")
Perhaps I missed it in the documentation somewhere, but what does the 12-pin port on the side of the Automat do? Is that for daisy-chaining devices? --- ## [USB and midi latency?](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/usb-and-midi-latency/80)
**Author:** [@benjamin](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/benjamin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2018, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/usb-and-midi-latency/80 "2018-03-09T20:22:28Z")
Hello, We would like to use the nice dadamachine for live drumming with an Akai MPC Is it possible to have an idea of the latency (in ms) between a midi signal which would come from USB or MIDI DIN and the beginning or… --- ## [Mapping lost and can not re-learn](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/mapping-lost-and-can-not-re-learn/77)
**Author:** [@Shivasongster](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Shivasongster)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2018, 11:33pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/mapping-lost-and-can-not-re-learn/77 "2018-03-08T23:33:34Z")
I did a quick check and didn’t see anything like this out there. Everything was fine, working perfectly. All 12 solenoids triggering off of my Keystep. I stepped away, came back later, and now the 12 notes I mapped are… --- ## [Dadamachines with monome grid and sequencer written in ChucK](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/dadamachines-with-monome-grid-and-sequencer-written-in-chuck/74)
**Author:** [@bens](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/bens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2018, 12:27am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/dadamachines-with-monome-grid-and-sequencer-written-in-chuck/74 "2018-03-06T00:27:11Z")
Here’s a video of dadamachines driven by this sequencer, written in ChucK. This was mostly an experiment, to make sure I had my technological ducks in a row. I plan to make another video that will make the sequencer cont… --- ## [Forum software (just curious)](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/forum-software-just-curious/78)
**Author:** [@Shivasongster](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Shivasongster)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2018, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/forum-software-just-curious/78 "2018-03-08T22:52:55Z")
Curious to know if this forum is open source and if it would be available for use elsewhere. --- ## [Parts Suppliers Directory (solenoids, 24V/160W/6.6A power supply, DC barrel plugs, DC cords…)](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/parts-suppliers-directory-solenoids-24v-160w-6-6a-power-supply-dc-barrel-plugs-dc-cords/67)
**Author:** [@djebel-amila](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/djebel-amila)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 11:39am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/parts-suppliers-directory-solenoids-24v-160w-6-6a-power-supply-dc-barrel-plugs-dc-cords/67 "2018-02-28T11:39:14Z")
After receiving the L kit, I recently ordered a second controller in order to make larger automats, with up to 24 outputs. I now need to find additional solenoids, but also the cords and power supply to gear it up. I t… --- ## [Suitable beater heads?](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/suitable-beater-heads/57)
**Author:** [@murmichel](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/murmichel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2018, 8:24am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/suitable-beater-heads/57 "2018-02-24T08:24:29Z")
I’m looking for suitable beater heads to attach to the solenoid shaft. I do have the mallet adapters from the kit, of course, but they don’t seem very durable. Also, instead of a mallet with handle, I’d rather attach on… --- ## [Electrical specs?](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/electrical-specs/51)
**Author:** [@murmichel](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/murmichel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2018, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/electrical-specs/51 "2018-02-23T14:48:02Z")
I’m looking for a bit of documentation regarding the electrical specs. Automat: What is the voltage used to drive the solenoids (or other actuators)? What is the max current? Is there some kind of protection against o… --- ## [Record and Sync](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/record-and-sync/54)
**Author:** [@Scy1e](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Scy1e)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2018, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/record-and-sync/54 "2018-02-20T13:40:01Z")
Hi there…! so - I have played some synths into ableton, and recorded midi notes along with them in a separate track, and now wish to play the midi notes to the Automat, and record the motors playing along to those notes… --- ## [USB-MIDI & MIDI working simultaniously](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/usb-midi-midi-working-simultaniously/55)
**Author:** [@knoedel](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/knoedel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2018, 9:42am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/usb-midi-midi-working-simultaniously/55 "2018-02-20T09:42:29Z")
Hi. Do the USB-MIDI input and the MIDI-IN work at the same time? I want to connect a keyboard AND my iPad to the automat. Like running a loop to the motors and occasionally hit one with the keyboard. Markus --- ## [Can't reset the machine](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/cant-reset-the-machine/47)
**Author:** [@pewe](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/pewe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2018, 9:27am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/cant-reset-the-machine/47 "2018-02-18T09:27:04Z")
The midi in LED ist just pumping and can’t reset the machine; it also does not restart learning? What can I do? --- ## [Keyboard connection question](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/keyboard-connection-question/43)
**Author:** [@knoedel](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/knoedel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2018, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/keyboard-connection-question/43 "2018-02-18T14:05:21Z")
Hi. I am just experimenting with my new dadamachine. Now I want to connect my MIDI Keyboard ( AKAI LPK25) to the machine. But how can I do that. Using the USB Mini (B) to USB (A) that came with the keyboard doesn’t f… --- ## [Midi Channel Selection](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/midi-channel-selection/16)
**Author:** [@lefty](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/lefty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/midi-channel-selection/16 "2018-02-03T19:59:59Z")
I am having fun with my new Automat, but I am surprised that it responds to the programmed Midi notes regardless of the Midi channel used to send the notes. I was expecting it to just respond to the single midi channel… --- ## [Welcome to the Lounge](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/welcome-to-the-lounge/9)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2018, 12:02pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/welcome-to-the-lounge/9 "2018-01-31T12:02:47Z")
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