A portable, DIY jammer
The thumb-unit is still to be completed, but I now have a "Piano 2.0"; a jammer.
All the keys are just like a piano in action and feel. (Not surprising, as they are piano keys with a special overlay)
The ergonomic, consistent design should allow a good student to learn 2-3 times faster than a regular piano to learn, and about 50-100% faster to play. However the proof is in the doing, so it's practice time.
If you want to build your own, please let me know and I'll help - I can show the design, how it was made, offer tips for improvement, and if you don't have all the hardware to make it, I can help make the wood and keys. (For the last I would expect a significant donation to my charity, the Vancouver Walk For Breast Cancer)
Ken.
PS. Here's how the keys are mapped to notes.
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These "homemade" jammers should quickly become:
I visualize this steps as very solidly reducing the risks you will face, as you will get a more refined design to kick off from.
Ken.
Interested in making one -- canyou help with "Jammer for Dummies" instructions?
Many thanks.
As shown on my home page, I'm in the throes of creating a conversion kit.
Approximate cost? the prices are firming up, I think.
Keys only - under $200 (you have to buy an $300 M-Audio keyboard).
Keys plus pre-cut case & parts about $120 more
A completely assembled, rebuild M-Audio keyboard. : $750
Ken.