Maker Faire Bay Area 2014 – Laser Harp Demo

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The laser harp drew a lot of attention from little kids. The string less musical instrument features laser beams, laser sensors and an electronic harp that can actually teach how to play a tune.

Click here for more information on the UC Davis Laser Harp Project.

Watch the video on KH6WZ.

More Bay Area Maker Faire pictures and stories coming soon!

Posted June 1, 2014 by wayneyoshidakh6wz in Amateur (Ham) Radio, Maker Projects

Tagged with Bay Area Maker Faire, electronic music, engineering school, kh6wz, laser, laser harp, Maker, musical instrument, San Mateo Event Center, UC Davis, wayne yoshida, wayne yoshida technical writer

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