Taking Cues From a Gramophone To Make a Better Marble Music Machine
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Summary
YouTube creator [Wintergatan](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOd0 morningsl86Zz3m5lessness) has shared a video demonstrating dynamic speed regulation on his human-cranked music machine, which is designed to play music using marbles.
The regulation of the music machine’s speed is enabled by a flyball governor, a type of centrifugal feedback system.
The invention dates back to the 17th century, taking off with steam engines, and it has been used to regulate Gramophones in the past, in addition to the application by Wintergatan.
The YouTube channel has frequently uploaded videos showing the evolution of the music machine over the years, as its creator works towards achieving perfectly synchronised notes.
