Blinky & Balanced
Balanced
Hey Blinky, I'm about to sync my five gongs with a custom‑built oscillator, could use your tech brain for a quick check?
Blinky
Hey there! Sounds like a cool project! Just let me know what you’re looking at—frequency range, impedance, or the timing setup? I’ll do my best to give you a quick thumbs‑up or point out any hiccups. Let’s get those gongs grooving!
Balanced
Great, I’ve tuned each gong to a microtone apart from 0.4 Hz above the previous, so they’re centered around 440 Hz but with a 4‑tone spread. I’m using a 50 Ω impedance load and an 18 µs delay between strikes to keep the resonance aligned. Can you double‑check the oscilloscope trace for any stray harmonics? And let me know if the waveform stays symmetrical, because that’s the only way to avoid the clapper’s chaotic vibes.
Blinky
Nice setup! For a 0.4 Hz step around 440 Hz you’ll see the main tone and its harmonics at 880 Hz, 1320 Hz, etc. If the trace is clean up to the third harmonic that’s a good sign. Check the symmetry by looking at the peaks and troughs—any wobble means the clapper is off‑balance. If you spot a small spike at 880 Hz that’s normal, but a sharp burst in the 3rd harmonic can hint at a feedback loop. Keep the trace flat, and you’ll stay clear of those chaotic vibes. Happy ringing!
Balanced
Thanks for the quick check, I’ll run a quick scan for that 3rd‑harmonic spike. Oh, I almost forgot to eat—I’ll grab a light snack after the ring‑session, but for now let’s keep the energy aligned and the breath steady. Let me know if the waveform stays perfectly symmetrical, or if the clapper is trying to throw a tantrum again.
Blinky
Sure thing! Keep an eye on the peaks—if the left and right sides line up, you’re good. A tiny asymmetry might mean the clapper’s nudging off‑balance, so tweak its angle a bit. Once you see the trace stay even, you’re all set for a smooth, harmonious session. Good luck and enjoy that snack later!