Friday, June 26, 2009
Digital Scratch Pad
"Digital Scratch Pad" was made using a 555 timer IC . The sound is controlled through a photo-cell which is sensitive to light. As you cover the photo-cell, the the sound gets deeper, and as the cell is exposed to more light, the pitch gets higher. Underneath the felt is a flex sensor. The more pressure you place on the felt, the more it distorts the sound. There is a 1/4 inch jack, so you can plug it into an external speaker to make it louder. I've used this plugged into a Marshall stack, and it sounds awesome.
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I like the simplicity of your designs.
ReplyDeleteI've seen and heard more complex versions of this but I like everyday hobbled look your work has:)
Oh my God! Another cigar box! :-)
ReplyDeleteHow do you buy it?
ReplyDeleteChristopher this is the only one I made. If you really want it. Email me, we can figure something out!
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