Show HN: Eigendrum - Draw any shape and hear what it sounds like as a drum
Hi HN, I built Eigendrum, a web tool that solves the 2D wave equation for arbitrary shapes so you can hear what they sound like as drums.How it works: * Solves -∇²u = λu using finite element analysis (Kφ = λMφ) on a triangle mesh. * Validated to <0.1% error against closed-form solutions for circles (Bessel zeros) and rectangles. * Sound model factors in strike location, Rayleigh damping, and mallet width. * Includes Kac drums I & II to demonstrate identical sound spectra from different geometries. * No frameworks, build steps, or dependencies.Repo and tests: https://github.com/BaselAshraf81/eigendrumHappy to answer any questions about the FEM solver or Web Audio setup!https://eigendrum.com/#p=circle
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