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| 1 | +# 🎛️ Therminous2 – Mobile Sensor Synthesizer |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +**Therminous2** is a research-driven Android application that transforms your smartphone into a real-time audio synthesizer. It captures live data from your phone's built-in sensors—**Altitude**, **Latitude**, **Longitude**, and **Gyroscope (X, Y, Z)**—to generate evolving electronic sounds inspired by the **theremin**. |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +This project explores the relationship between **motion, space, and sound**, offering a new way to interpret physical data through continuous, dynamic audio. |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +--- |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +## 🔬 Project Description |
| 10 | + |
| 11 | +Therminous2 is part of an ongoing artistic research project led by **Zeligmax**, focused on developing accessible, sensor-based sound tools. The app maps physical data to sonic parameters using basic waveform synthesis, creating an expressive and interactive sound experience without the need for touch input. |
| 12 | + |
| 13 | +Possible applications include: |
| 14 | +- Experimental music and sound design |
| 15 | +- Performative installations |
| 16 | +- Accessibility and sensory augmentation |
| 17 | +- Data sonification for research or education |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +--- |
| 20 | + |
| 21 | +## 📱 Features |
| 22 | + |
| 23 | +- 🎚️ **Real-time sound synthesis** from 6 motion and location parameters |
| 24 | +- 🎵 Multiple waveform options: *sine*, *square*, *triangle*, and *theremin-style continuous tones* |
| 25 | +- 🌍 Supports negative and wide-range geographic values |
| 26 | +- 🎛️ **Theremin Mode**: cleaner, smoother tone behavior |
| 27 | +- 📊 Live visualization of sensor values |
| 28 | +- 🔧 Adjustable **sensitivity** and **waveform type** |
| 29 | + |
| 30 | +--- |
| 31 | + |
| 32 | +## 🚀 Getting Started |
| 33 | + |
| 34 | +### Download APK |
| 35 | + |
| 36 | +You can download and install the latest APK release [from the Releases tab](https://github.com/zeligmax/Therminous2/releases) or by sideloading it on your Android device. |
| 37 | + |
| 38 | +### Permissions |
| 39 | + |
| 40 | +The app requires: |
| 41 | +- **Location access** (for Altitude, Latitude, Longitude) |
| 42 | +- **Physical activity and motion sensors** |
| 43 | + |
| 44 | +--- |
| 45 | + |
| 46 | +## 🧠 How It Works |
| 47 | + |
| 48 | +- **Altitude, Latitude, Longitude** → influence pitch, tone range, or modulation |
| 49 | +- **Gyroscope (X, Y, Z)** → control vibrato, amplitude, waveform shifts, or audio filters |
| 50 | + |
| 51 | +The audio engine is designed to generate **constant sound streams**, responding immediately and fluidly to even subtle changes in sensor values. |
| 52 | + |
| 53 | +--- |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +## 🎨 Design |
| 56 | + |
| 57 | +Therminous2 features a minimalist interface inspired by early sci-fi aesthetics (Star Wars, *2001: A Space Odyssey*) and analog synthesizers. The focus is on function, clarity, and direct interaction with invisible data. |
| 58 | + |
| 59 | +--- |
| 60 | + |
| 61 | +## 🛠️ Built With |
| 62 | + |
| 63 | +- **Android Studio (Kotlin / Java)** |
| 64 | +- **AudioTrack API** for low-latency sound synthesis |
| 65 | +- **SensorManager** for real-time data access |
| 66 | + |
| 67 | +--- |
| 68 | + |
| 69 | +## 📚 Research Context |
| 70 | + |
| 71 | +This app is part of a broader research and artistic project titled **“Wheels On Motion”**, investigating how wheelchair mobility and urban barriers can be expressed through sound. By using geolocation and motion data, Therminous2 helps turn everyday physical experience into a musical language. |
| 72 | + |
| 73 | +--- |
| 74 | + |
| 75 | +## 👤 Author |
| 76 | + |
| 77 | +Developed by **Zeligmax** |
| 78 | +💬 [github.com/zeligmax](https://github.com/zeligmax) |
| 79 | + |
| 80 | +--- |
| 81 | + |
| 82 | +## 🧪 Roadmap |
| 83 | + |
| 84 | +- Add data recording & export (.csv) |
| 85 | +- Implement granular synthesis engine |
| 86 | +- Bluetooth audio streaming |
| 87 | +- Expanded sensor-to-sound mapping presets |
| 88 | +- Accessibility-focused sound modes |
| 89 | + |
| 90 | +--- |
| 91 | + |
| 92 | +## 🤝 License |
| 93 | + |
| 94 | +This project is licensed under the MIT License – see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details. |
| 95 | + |
| 96 | +--- |
| 97 | + |
| 98 | +## 📸 Screenshots |
| 99 | + |
| 100 | +*(Add screenshots of the app interface if available)* |
| 101 | + |
| 102 | +--- |
| 103 | + |
| 104 | +## 🙌 Contributing |
| 105 | + |
| 106 | +Pull requests, feature suggestions, and feedback are welcome! |
| 107 | +Feel free to open an issue or fork the repo. |
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