Lakef
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Post by Lakef on Dec 1, 2020 21:06:25 GMT
Hello fellow AE Freaks! I‘m still struggeling with building my „Jambox“. Basically a little plastic suitcase where I want to put in all my tiny synths and some other stuff. I think the problem is that I just couldnt find a propper start and still was to unsure about some things even though I made some concepts in my mind and measured a lot and attempted to build a mounting solution.... But then I remembered i got a lot of these magnets ->    So I had the Idea to just mount the modules into my Suitcase with these magnets! The magnets do attach to the screws of the AE as you can see in the last pic above. Maybe it would be good to cut/saw of the heads of the screw to get a flat surface. The standoffs them self are not magnetic and do not attach. So here is my question for the community: Do you think the magnets could somehow affect the circuit, components or electricity above them? Even with the standoffs between them? Could it be a problem that the standoffs are metallic in this context?even though they are not magnetic? I feel in my guts that it will be all fine, but I just wanted to check back here and hear your opinions, knowledge and suggestions! Ps: if you are interested which kind of suitcase I am planning to use->>> www.conrad.de/de/p/basetech-bt-1712606-universal-werkzeugkoffer-unbestueckt-l-x-b-280-mm-x-230-mm-1712606.htmlI know its not the perfect fit, and it would be easyer to just mount the AE with its case into a bigger suitcase.... but I got one of these the smallest one i think and mine got yellow hinges and I dont know why i just love it. fits perfect in every backpack i have.  |
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Post by Morn Valley on Dec 3, 2020 13:08:31 GMT
I think magnets would be fine unless you have circuits that use inductors (which I don't think AE has?).
The only time you may get issues is with a magnet that has a fast changing magnetic field (electromagnets, motors, tape erase heads, etc...) which might cause hum or interference in signals passing through patch cables.
If you think that a lot of mobile phone accessories and cases often use magnet clasps and doesn't seem to cause any damage you're good. Although if you're storing any magnet mediums near them (magnetic tape, magnetic hard drives, etc...) this may cause damage to the data stored on them. Basically don't go putting them near your cassette tapes!
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Post by 101 on Dec 4, 2020 16:43:58 GMT
Flemings left hand rule? If the conductor (patch cable) keeps alternating between 1 and 0 while sandwiched between a magnet then won't it generate current flow in the magnet itself?
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Post by young Protoboard on Dec 5, 2020 1:18:09 GMT
I have pondered this question before, to limited success. I'm not sure I possess the physics knowledge to get a reasonable answer.
One thing that may be worth noting is that in all TW AEM modules (Idk about Wonky stuff), each standoff is connected to ground. As such, any magnets placed on the screws will be affecting ground. In what way? I have no idea.
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Post by rodney on Dec 10, 2020 10:15:49 GMT
Should be fine
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Post by rodney on Jan 6, 2021 0:32:16 GMT
I really like this magnets idea. rearranging and snapping together LittleBits modules is a big part of their charm and so attractive to beginners.
I'd love to be able to re-shuffle my rack for different purposes and changes of workflow.
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Post by keurslagerkurt on Jan 6, 2021 12:33:48 GMT
Flemings left hand rule? If the conductor (patch cable) keeps alternating between 1 and 0 while sandwiched between a magnet then won't it generate current flow in the magnet itself? It should generate some current in the magnets but I think it will be extremely small as the current flow in the patch cables should be very low. I'm not an expert, but I give some physics labs to first grade students, and we need something like 8A in a cable in order to get a resulting magnetic field that is measurable without expensive machines. So the magnets should be fine. Also, I think the magnets won't affect the sound in any way, as they deliver a stable magnetic field, and not a changing one. So unless you're wildly flapping your patch cables round the magnets, I think you should be fine. I'm no audio engineer tho, so I'm curious to see how it goes too. (Imo magnets are the closest we get to real life magical objects) |
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Post by rodney on Jan 7, 2021 1:09:04 GMT
Flemings left hand rule? If the conductor (patch cable) keeps alternating between 1 and 0 while sandwiched between a magnet then won't it generate current flow in the magnet itself? It should generate some current in the magnets but I think it will be extremely small as the current flow in the patch cables should be very low. I'm not an expert, but I give some physics labs to first grade students, and we need something like 8A in a cable in order to get a resulting magnetic field that is measurable without expensive machines. So the magnets should be fine. Also, I think the magnets won't affect the sound in any way, as they deliver a stable magnetic field, and not a changing one. So unless you're wildly flapping your patch cables round the magnets, I think you should be fine. I'm no audio engineer tho, so I'm curious to see how it goes too. (Imo magnets are the closest we get to real life magical objects) Yep, I reckon you'd have to really make a special effort to get any sound out of the magnets! Magnets are so cool. In fact, watch how physicists squirm when a kid asks them "so, what is it with magnets then?"
velcro might be another option.
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Post by rodney on Jan 7, 2021 1:12:13 GMT
I used littlebits a lot and there is no sound from the magnets as fasr as I can tell. Unfortunately, the LittelBits connectors also carry power, so you get a mighty thoump when using the magnetic connectors when connected to speakers. I'm making some special adapters that let you patch the signal without touching the power.
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Post by robertlanger on Jan 10, 2021 19:48:48 GMT
Should be no problem... A brilliant idea!I wrote nonsense, the AE spacers are made of brass, which is not magnetic  |
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Post by Lugia on Jan 13, 2021 6:50:31 GMT
It would work...you even have some precedence for that, since Arius Blaze's designs sometimes use magnetic patch cables. See here: www.folktek.com/instruments/time |
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Post by rodney on Jan 17, 2021 11:01:06 GMT
It would work...you even have some precedence for that, since Arius Blaze's designs sometimes use magnetic patch cables. See here: www.folktek.com/instruments/timethose are gorgeous! A lot of neodymium magnets are nickel plated so they would probably make a good connection.
The LittleBits connectors have three separate spring-loaded connectors for GND, V++ and Signal with very strong little neodymium magnets to either side. this has the added feature that, if you try to connect an input to another input, it repels and just can't happen!
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Lakef
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Post by Lakef on Jan 25, 2021 17:32:19 GMT
Should be no problem... A brilliant idea!I wrote nonsense, the AE spacers are made of brass, which is not magnetic My plan was to put beheaded screws into the spacer to get this sweet magneticication! =D |
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Lakef
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Post by Lakef on Jan 25, 2021 17:34:04 GMT
wow! thanks for all this feedback! still didnt manage to realize my idea...other stuff in the way =D ill definitly take my time and check all your answers in detail later! <3 u nerdgang!
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