Kolovrat

sound installation

since 20/6/2015

Experimenta Benešov underground

stainless steel, perspex, solenoids, hall sensors, led, brass plate, electronics

Principle

This object acts as a specific type of rotary sequencer. Each perspex circle has small magnet(s) that triggers through hall sensor the solenoid. Solenoids are placed near metal tubes, plate, bells. By rotating the wheels kind of glockenspiel appears. The installation is permanent, open to public and aimed for children. 

Gallery

kolovrat_1

kolovrat_janek

kolovrat_2