Farnborough has played an important role in the history of both aviation and our makerspace. Last weekend it was also host to a unique musical event.
The Modular Café Aldershot (MODCAF) a local community of modular synth enthusiasts organised a one of a kind musical event called TEST CHAMBER LIVE in Q121, a historic wind tunnel building.
![A view from behind the fan that drove the wind tunnel, two people stand between the blades](https://www.shmakerspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Q121-Windtunnel-Fan-225x300.jpg)
![A row of large vertical concrete veins several stories tall and wide enough to walk trough.](https://www.shmakerspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Q121-Windtunnel-Veins-300x225.jpg)
![A propeller testing rig: a frame with an engine nacelle (body) mounted on it.](https://www.shmakerspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Q121-Test-Engine-300x225.jpg)
![Danger signs that would have been used when spinning rotor or other tests were in progress](https://www.shmakerspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Q121-Danger-Signs-225x300.jpg)
Part of a larger project the event brought together performers using modular synthesizers, giving them a chance to compose, collaborate, perform and record in this unique space.
![A case containing a number of synth modules connected together by a web of 3.5mm jack leads.](https://www.shmakerspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Eurorack-Synth-1024x768.jpg)
![A traditional Nepali band playing in the wind tunnel structure.](https://www.shmakerspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Naumati-Baja-Gulmi-Band-1024x768.jpg)
I was helping out with a beginners soldering workshop on the Sunday, where people had the chance to build a Disintegrated Cracklebox a touch controlled noise synth.
![A white PCB labelled Disintegrated Cracklebox with capacitors and an LED now soldered in place.](https://www.shmakerspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Disintegrated-Cracklebox-1-1024x726.jpg)
![More than twenty Cracklebox kits in bags ready for the soldering workshop](https://www.shmakerspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Soldering-Workshop-1024x768.jpg)
Unfortunately the event was a one off, but FAST (Farnborough Air Sciences Trust) continue to run Wind Tunnel Tours which give you the chance to visit the Wind Tunnels and learn more about them from their knowledgeable volunteers.
If you’re local and interested in learning to solder keep an eye on our blog, as we hope to be announcing some workshops which are likely to include soldering for beginners.