It’s a truth generally acknowledged that often a little music can add much to a great afternoon picnic. It’s also well-known that meat cooked over hot coals must be turned frequently to allow for even cooking. This barbecue grille project from [Handy Geng] delivers on both counts.
The project uses a full 88 motors, activated by pressing keys on an electronic piano. The technique used is simple; rather than interface with the keyboard electronically or over MIDI, instead, a microswitch is installed under each individual key.
Thus, when the piano keys are pressed, the corresponding motors are switched on. Each motor turns a skewer loaded with meat, sitting above a box of hot coals. Thus, playing the piano turns the meat, allowing it to be cooked on all sides without burning.
As a additionally bonus, the entire piano barbecue grille is also motorized, allowing [Handy Geng] to do laps around his workshop while playing the piano and cooking up lunch. It’s a terrific way to cook up some grilled kebabs while concurrently entertaining one’s guests.
We’ve seen some other fun grill hacks too – even robotic ones! video after the break.
[Thanks to moonhouse for the tip!]