Friday, July 19, 2013

Soundpod D2000 the Process...


 Here we are with our sound pods testing unit , we validated noises and tested our charge from one solar cell (acquired from Goal Zero one of our Fantastic Sponsors.)
We also experimented with triggering delays and how much sound was possible before cacophony occurred.
All the sounds were recorded in Seattle and the surrounding forests, all local residents featured in this project.
For those local residents whom we couldn't get on our digital recorder this time we mimicked by slowing down the birds call and copying a much deeper voice at this slower rate  then bringing it back up to speed. This included  the Anna's Humming bird; who visits our feeders often but is elusive to film and recording.
The actual pod sits below the electronics board.

If interested some more images can be gleaned at:
thendaramariekidagee.com
information on the Heaven and Earth Show





The shell of the pod from a copper toilet float, with electronics attached
waiting to be assembled.
A prototype pod cluster 

The Soundpods installed complete with copper leaves, wings or feathers ....
depending on how you want to see it.so many organic resemblances could be made but you can make your own.



Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Heron Rookery Project 2013, artEast, Isaquaah,Wa
























The Rookery Project is back!
This time it's wooden cut outs.
I am covering mine in collage to be finished in a layer of resin...

Friday, July 5, 2013

Soldering in pjs



I haven't soldered in a long time, til just yesterday when I soldered in my pjs.
Coating wires to extend off of electronics boards.