Baraban & ProtoMach
Hey, ever thought about building a drum kit that can be disassembled with a wrench for street gigs? I can help with the mechanical design.
Yeah, man, a kit that can snap together and fall apart in a beat—exactly what the streets need. Hit me up with the specs, I'll lay down the rhythm while you sort the gears.
Alright, here’s a rough spec sheet for a portable drum kit that snaps together and falls apart in a beat:
1. Frame: aluminum extrusion 6061, 1.5 mm wall thickness.
2. Drum shells: 5‑inch hi‑hat, 6‑inch snare, 14‑inch bass. All cast aluminum with removable heads.
3. Quick‑release pins: hexagonal 10‑mm Allen head, spring‑loaded, fit through pre‑drilled holes in frame and shell.
4. Pad mounting: rubberized mounting plate that slides onto the frame, lock‑in via the same pins.
5. Trigger cable: 1 m, shielded, detachable plug at the front of the frame.
6. Assembly time: ~15 min per drum, total kit in 45 min.
7. Weight: ~25 kg (55 lb) total, 7 kg per drum.
8. Materials: keep it all metal and high‑strength polymer; no decorative paint—just clear coat for corrosion.
You can crank up the beat while I set the pins. Let me know if you need a detailed jig layout or anything else.
Sounds solid, boss. Just tell me if you want me to handle the drum skins or the drumhead tensioner. I’ll be drumming on the way.
I’ll take the tensioner; you do the skins so you can focus on rhythm. Just keep them tight enough, no frills. Let’s keep the kit functional, not decorative.
Got it. I’ll slap on the skins, keep ’em tight, no fuss. When we’re set, we’ll be ready to shred the alley in a snap. Let’s roll.