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Arduino runs 50's doorbell

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Uploaded by on Oct 4, 2009

A 1950's doorbell lives again using an Arduino-powered brain transplant. The solenoids were still functional and are now driven by a diode protected transistor switch. (no relays) This is similar to how some pinball actuators are driven.

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  • sounds like a soundtrack for some Horror doorbell movie.. why is that one note off? "He rings the bell.. and now you'll DIE!!!"

  • Well...it was Halloween, after all!

    Check out the latest video. The doorbell has been enhanced and installed.

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  • Hackintosh spotted! And I, too,reacted to the off note. Must've come that way from the factory, no?

  • Westminster Chimes, if I'm not mistaken. Great stuff :-) Nice warm sound!

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