An open source project enabling microcontroller synthesized binaural beats synchronized with LED lights continues to hold my attention. The Make Magazine solder and software instructions along with kit parts helped me to build several versions of the device. I'd never stuck with listening to recorded binaural beats before but the brush fires this particular project triggered finally moved me to spend the $20 to order the basic kit that needed to be modified using the helpful instructions freely available.
The web community enthusiasm and thrill of the build fueled the sprint to my first use; the hot glue had hardly cooled. The visual effects got my attention. Previously unimaged colors and patterns came from my own brain. Clearly I'm visually oriented and I didn't focus my attention exclusively on the audio generated until about two weeks of daily use of the device. It generated the same "brain-wave states" but without the visual effects that set the hook and seem more powerfully entraining.
You can browse through the reference links and continue reading about this sound and light machine, which is sometimes called a mind machine, and visit some of the sites I found most helpful. I've included a recording of the sound portion of the standard program that comes with the initial firmware installation.
brain machine related links
- Editorial: A tool for modern ritual
- Brain Machines: Interesting Thing of the Day
- Using flashing lights (and in some cases sounds), handheld
machines can trick your brain into entering a relaxed or meditative
state. - Cornfield Electronics :: Cornfield Electronics - Maker Faire Page
- makezine.com: The Brain Machine
- Get altered states of consciousness with this microcontroller-driven sound and light device.
- Brain-Wave Machine
- Build your own Brain-Wave Machine.
- Make - Volume 10
- MiniPOV3 - Parts
- electronics - MODS
- The Mind Machine Page
- ~ ladyada's tea party ~ :: View topic - The Brain Machine hurts my brain...
- Dreamviews forums - Powered by vBulletin
- This is a discussion forum powered by vBulletin. To find out about vBulletin, go to http://www.vbulletin.com/ .
- SBaGen -- Binaural Beat Brain Wave Experimenter's Lab
- Brain Machine legally induces mind trip - Engadget
- Brain-Wave Machine
- Build your own Brain-Wave Machine.
- MAKE a mind control hypnosis dream machine Cheap - Instructables - DIY, How To, tech
- This is basically the Flash Nap project with a few extra features and some work.
It's also a minimal version of "Light/Sound" hypnosis machi...
- Sound and Light Machines
- Information about sound and light machines
- Brainwave Entrainment to External Rhythmic Stimuli: Interdisciplinary Research and Clinical Perspectives
- Lucid Dreaming Resources, Out of Body Experiences and Astral Projection Books, Reading and Programs
- Welcome to Bird's Lucid Dreaming Website. This site contains
dreaming tips, tactics, methods, techqniques and resources so YOU can
transform your normal dreams into lucid dreams. - Gnaural: A Binaural-Beat Audio Generator
- Gnaural Free Binaural Beat Generator
- GeniuSync ™ » Brainwave Entrainment
- BrainWave Generator - Links
- BrainWave Generator is a brain wave stimulation software that
generates tones with binaural beats. This page contains links to other
resources on the Web dealing with brain wave stimulation. - Brain Machines and Mind Machines
- Guide to brain machines and mind machines technolgoies, products and Internet resources
- The Monroe Institute
- The Monroe Institute is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational and
research organization dedicated to the exploration of human
consciousness, internationally known for its work with audio sound
patterns that can have dramatic effects on states of consciousness. - The Monroe Institute - Hemi-Sync FAQ
- The Monroe Institute is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational and
research organization dedicated to the exploration of human
consciousness, internationally known for its work with audio sound
patterns that can have dramatic effects on states of consciousness. - Light and Sound Machine FAQS
- Light and Sound Machine, what is it.
- Neuro-Programmer 2 FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
- Transparent works to provide superior brain stimulation and
self-help products, designed to help people achieve their personal
goals, increase their cognitive abilities, change their emotional
reactions, help with a number of common problems (such as insomnia,
depression, addiction) or simply to provide advanced brainwave
entertainment. - Mind Machines at Crystal Inn bed and breakfast & Spa Mont Tremblant Quebec Canada
- Mind Machines at Crystal Inn bed and breakfast & Spa Mont Tremblant Quebec Canada
- The vOICe Brainwave Entrainment
- Brainwave entrainment for sensory substitution, sensory integration, augmented cognition and synesthesia
- http://www.netliberty.net/dreamachine.html
- brain machine - How to extinct humanity
- wherein i reprogram my brain : the brain machine « the wertzateria blog
- Current events - Noise Bridge
- Cerebrex: Mind Machine
Sound file - binaural beat generated by the Mind Machine featured in Make Magazine - 12Mb
I made a number of Mind Machines to be able to switch programs more conveniently and to lend units to friends and family. Sent out a few and I am willing to build very custom rigs if you are so inclined. I've reduced the size of the "generator" and can prepare custom programs to your specification.
Send a form reply if you'd like something in a custom sound and light "Mind Machine"
