Daniel Busby

Tinkerings of a backyard scientist

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Tweaking a Flame Speaker

17th June. By admin. Posted in Art, Rubens Tube.

A friend came across a project known as a Flame Speaker.  The similarities to a Rubens Tube resonated with me and I was immediately intrigued.  Some of the best information we could find about it where documented in a 1960s Popular Electronics magazine.  Apparently hobbyists were making these things in their basements around the country, …read more

Quick Update about Bob Potts

29th March. By admin. Posted in Kinetic Sculpture.

It seems that my blog has been linked to by one of my favorite sites on the internet: ThisIsColossal.com. I’m just tickled pink. When I first emailed Bob I was just selfishly looking for some inspiration and tips. Since then we’ve been emailing back and forth every few months. I’ve even helped connect him with …read more

New tube on the way

18th April. By admin. Posted in Rubens Tube, Syyn Labs.

Years ago I bought a 6″OD, 20ft steel tube, with the intention of making Rubens tubes out of it.  I hacked off 5 feet and put together a tube.  However I wasn’t really satisfied with its performance.  The tube never really resonated with the notes of the music, it only would pound with the bass.  …read more

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