Start: 9:00

• Finished writing the readme for the MidiAmp Library
• Added a couple of things to add to the MidiAmp library to our checklist.
• First thing is to change the Amp class to use SoftwareSerial.h instead of wire.h if possible, so that one arduino can control more then 8 fingers
• Secondly I need to test the aftertouch and pitchbend midi commands and update the documentation once I figure out how they work.  Also I need to add the ability to play midi sequences.
• Started rewriting my control module to work with Phil’s framework but quickly hit a wall because I wasn’t sure how his code worked.
• Worked out this class with him and got sound working
• Phil says by the time we get to two hands we will probably be using a different micro controller so don’t worry about changing the amp class.
• We need to order an extra exciter and midi card so I can have something to test sequences and stuff on.   An additional midi card could be useful if we decide to use the base shaker for whole hand collision.
• Currently the hand is reverberating on the metal frame of the table.  This is making it louder but also giving it a metallic sound.  Mounting it firmly to a wooden box would produce much cleaner sounds as well as maybe absorb some of the excess vibration.

End: 5:00