The Anywhere Organ v3.1

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The Anywhere Organ is a unique sculpture that has been under development for over a year, with numerous iterations and improvements. It features organ pipes networked together and controlled by MIDI, made from salvaged parts collected by organ enthusiasts. The creator aims to have a mobile version that can be played in various locations, including underground caves and abandoned theaters. A Kickstarter campaign is ongoing to raise funds for an enhanced version of this instrument. The design files are available for cutting with industrial lasers from 3/4" indoor plywood. The project includes a spreadsheet detailing pipe measurements and datasheets for J-Omega components. An example wiring diagram is also provided. The major parts include 49 Diapason pipes, 10 AC mattress inflator motors, 49 Reisner direct action magnetic valves, a rectifier capable of handling a large variable load, and a J-Omega MTP8 midi to parallel converter. The original design used 12VDC blower motors but was modified due to high current draw. Instead, a small organ blower with 3" flexible duct is now used. LEDs for visual indication of notes are challenging to incorporate due to damaged components when in series with magnetic valves. The provided files exclude legs and scrollwork, but future iterations will include more designs. Screws should be counter-sunk flush and secured with urethane glue to prevent stripping. Internal sealing with silicone caulk and foam padding on brackets protect the pipes during transport. The Solidworks files and spreadsheets are included in the downloadable zip file, allowing for customization of pipe sizes.