ORCID Identifier(s)

0009-0005-3782-2619

Document Type

Thesis

Abstract

This project presents the design and development of a laser harp, an innovative digital instrument that combines music and technology to inspire interest in STEM education. The harp uses laser beams and phototransistors to simulate the strings of a traditional harp, producing sound when the beams are interrupted. The primary focus of the honors section of this work is a custom-built software interface developed with a graphical user interface (GUI) that allows users to easily adjust settings like note range, volume, and the central part of the show, looping notes. The GUI is designed to be intuitive, making it easy to understand while enhancing user interaction and interest. By blending creative expression with hands-on technology, the laser harp demonstrates critical principles of electronics and programming, offering a fun and engaging tool to promote learning in STEM fields while having fun with music.

Disciplines

Other Computer Engineering

Publication Date

12-1-2024

Language

English

Faculty Mentor of Honors Project

Shawn Gieser

License

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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