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however, are connected directly to the 12 V circuit, rather than using the supplied
power cord (including brick/transformer) that come with the monitors.
In the lab, the tables each have three computers with two students per computer to
encourage synergy and collaboration between students, as shown in
Figure 6-17
.
Figure 6-17.
Classroom diagram
RACHEL completes the stetup. English and Spanish versions are available for down-
load at
http://worldpossible.org/rachel/download
.
They also offer installation instruc-
tions, or you can order preinstalled units.
—
Emmanuel Ackerman
Build a MIDI Controller (on the Cheap!)
HACK 64
This hack helps you build a homemade MIDI controller, using the Rasp-
berry Pi as a central controlling component, for a fraction of the cost of
commercial devices.
The Alcyone, a Raspberry-Pi-based MIDI controller, was inspired by the Moog Taurus
2, including its astronomical name. However, if you're familiar with these machines,
the Roland PK-6 is more of a direct equivalent to the Alcyone. The goal was to create
a MIDI controller in the form of bass pedals. Building a foot pedal would be far less
