The Helio : A Study of Membrane Potentiometers and Long Force Sensing Resistors for Musical Interfaces

Jim Murphy, Ajay Kapur, and Carl Burgin

Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression

Abstract

This paper describes a study of membrane potentiometers and long force sensing resistors as tools to enable greater interaction between performers and audiences. This is accomplished through the building of a new interface called the Helio. In preparation for the Helio's construction, a variety of brands of membrane potentiometers and long force sensing resistors were analyzed for their suitability for use in a performance interface. Analog and digital circuit design considerations are discussed. We discuss in detail the design process and performance scenarios explored with the Helio.

Citation

Jim Murphy, Ajay Kapur, and Carl Burgin. 2010. The Helio : A Study of Membrane Potentiometers and Long Force Sensing Resistors for Musical Interfaces. Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.1177863

BibTeX Entry

@inproceedings{Murphy2010,
 abstract = {This paper describes a study of membrane potentiometers and long force sensing resistors as tools to enable greater interaction between performers and audiences. This is accomplished through the building of a new interface called the Helio. In preparation for the Helio's construction, a variety of brands of membrane potentiometers and long force sensing resistors were analyzed for their suitability for use in a performance interface. Analog and digital circuit design considerations are discussed. We discuss in detail the design process and performance scenarios explored with the Helio. },
 address = {Sydney, Australia},
 author = {Murphy, Jim and Kapur, Ajay and Burgin, Carl},
 booktitle = {Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression},
 doi = {10.5281/zenodo.1177863},
 issn = {2220-4806},
 keywords = {Force Sensing Resistors, Membrane Potentiometers, Force Sensing Resistors, Haptic Feedback, Helio},
 pages = {459--462},
 title = {The Helio : A Study of Membrane Potentiometers and Long Force Sensing Resistors for Musical Interfaces},
 url = {http://www.nime.org/proceedings/2010/nime2010_459.pdf},
 year = {2010}
}