Metronome

Problem Statement

Musicians who are deaf or hard of hearing often face challenges keeping time during rehearsals or live performances, as traditional metronomes rely on auditory cues. Additionally, in loud environments or performances, audio metronomes can disrupt the music or become inaudible. Which creates a need for a more discreet, accessible, and non-auditory solution to maintain tempo without repeated interruptions.   

Contributors

  • Aniket Krishna
  • Shaurya Chouhan
  • Arnav Gupta
  • Arryaman Jain

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About Metronome

Solution

  We've reinvented the metronome, keeping instrumentalists in mind. Using ESP8266s, a couple of basic circuit components, coin motors, and lots of code, we've created and enabled 2 wearable compression bands to function as medium of real-time, synchronised haptics that you can feel directly. The interface that's been programmed on Adafruit.io allows the user to turn on the BPM feature and control what value they want. Both bands are also rechargeable with a type-C cable. 

Additional Info

Project Wiki

  • Creating a non-auditory metronome which is suitable for deaf or hard-of-hearing musicians
  • Providing a wearable and discreet experience that doesn’t disrupt performances
  • Enabling synchronized timing across multiple devices for ensemble performance
  • Building a companion mobile app/interface for user customization and control

Our project aligns with the following UN SDGs:
  • SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 – Quality Education
  • SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities

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