DIY Leslie Rotary Speaker

[@jcm_9994]

awesomeness! i love the little black dashes looks like you gotta cut it out, lol

[@Ififitzisitz]

I want to see it spin really fast!

[@BrassLock]

Sounds great!! Would have enjoyed a longer demonstration of your music using this rotary speaker ('cos I like the sound). There appears to be a perspex reflector that rotates and a curved blue plastic dome ? attached. Anyway thanks for giving a tiny secretive glimpse of your creation. I am thinking of doing my mini version of Mr Leslie's wonderful speaker.

[@tonyassi]

Thank you. I 3D printed the dome (baffle), and then attached plexi glass to it. I am happy to provide more information, files, design, 3D models, etc. if you would like. I hope to improve it and make an instructables.

[@BrassLock]

You're very kind to release more information, which I'm sure other Makers with 3D printers will enjoy. For myself, an old-world version using 3-ply, salvaged speakers, and 12-volt motors will suffice.

[@tonyassi]

Great. Excited to see it.

[@Stnicktoymaker]

@@tonyassi i would love some help building it. im in the middle of collecting materials and would love help. thanks!!

[@timbeckman1134]

Tony's Big Time Sound

[@josh_7202]

Could you send me a link to the electrical components and a plan because I love the sound but can't figure out how to make it speed up when turned on and control the speed. Sounds and looks amazing!

[@tonyassi]

email me [e-mail]

[@denizbluemusic]

do you have the files for this?

[@philm0l]

Hi, are any plans and info still availble for this please? : )

[@oscarvch]

what kind of motor did you use? I've looked a few on internet but I don't know which one I should buy

[@tonyassi]

It was a DC motor. Can't remember the specs because its been about 4 years. Took some experimenting to find one strong enough. Also, I wired it to an arduino to make the speed variable. Sorry I don't have more info about it.

[@charlesshawarma]

Do you know how it would work for gigging?

[@tonyassi]

I've never gigged with it. But you would hypothetically just plug your speaker output from your amp into this thing with a speaker cable. Placement on the stage will make a huge difference in terms of how the audience hears it. Experimenting with multiple microphones and panning would be fun too.

[@Beegs164]

This is so sweet!!!! Is there any chance you could send me some information on the build? I'd love to try my hand at building one of these.

[@tonyassi]

Do you have access to a 3D printer or laser cutter?

[@Beegs164]

Psychic Astro Club I've got access to one!

[@tonyassi]

What's your email? Feel free to message me.

[@Beegs164]

Does your account accept private messages? Currently I can't find an any option to message you here or on your home page.

[@tonyassi]

ofdanm.ucsc.edu/aassi/contact.html

[@larryn2682]

Needs both slow and fast Leslie speeds. A rotating speaker is most noticeable as the speed is ramping up or ramping down (accelerating and decelerating).

[@internationalmasterspeaker1879]

Wow ok idol

[@wishusknight3009]

I don't think I ever liked the effect that plexi has for a project like this. It makes it sound a bit flanged or restricted. Considering the real things use a wood or foam surface that can break up the reflection very slightly, it gives a bit broader sound. Perhaps consider affxing some cloth or textured surface to the rotating assembly to see how that changes the sound.

[@timbeckman1134]

Peanut gallery says what? XD

[@wishusknight3009]

@@timbeckman1134 Sorry I couldn't hear you over your own useless rambling. Come again?

[@larryn2682]

​@timbeckman1134 it's constructive criticism

[@goldenboy5500]

take back to the drawing board and try a faster motor nice design just don't work very well Just don't hear the doppler effect maybe try recording it in stereo

[@larryn2682]

try using punctuation