SLEDGEHAMMER KEYBOARD @ DEADTECH / 2007

wood, silicone rubber, hacked USB keyboard
3' x 6' x 2'

The third showing of the keyboard went quite well, though I'm not sure it'll live to see another performance. I've learned a lot about high-stress environments, and am confident I could build a more robust version. But should I? This model took about 3 months to complete. It's also tiresome to install, as it's designed to break down for shipping and storage.

As for the show itself, I got some great reactions. Quite an arty crowd, too, so lots of well thought-out text (along with your boilerplate scatological/sexual references). One participant got popped right in the nose while she was pounding away, but rebounded nicely. Email me, mystery person, and I'll give you full cred right here.

SHKB @ Ars Electronica 2006
SHKB @ Mess Hall
Deadtech