Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Explore how to automate an acoustic guitar using a Raspberry Pi in this 47-minute conference talk by Jago de Vreede at Devoxx. Learn about the challenges and solutions encountered during the project, from material selection to rhythm control, music reading, and hardware management. Discover the software architecture built with Dropwizard for backend control and Angular for the frontend, all running on a single Raspberry Pi. Gain insights into the integration of Pi4J for hardware control and the lessons learned throughout the development process. Witness a live demonstration at the end, where the audience can select a song for the automated guitar to play. Whether you're a software engineer, hardware enthusiast, or music lover, this talk offers inspiration for automating musical instruments and exploring the intersection of technology and music.