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In the beginning there is carpal tunnel (Winding the first sound coil)

The purpose of this blog is to account for the effort of a first time theremin-builder, and provoke encouraging advice on possible improvements or other applications of the equipment used and built ....

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And then there were Two (sound coils)

... and they were happy lying next to each other.But first, I started out by lying this tube next to the one I completed the night before so I could attach the tape and begin winding in the exact same...

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Thanks for the interest!

The two sites that I supported in my blog have both written me up on their respective pages. My blog appeared on the Theremin World news feed today, and Chris's RS Theremin website also added a link to...

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PCB Creation 101

Materials used for this step of circuit board creation:PC board from RadioshackPDF image from Chris's RS Theremin Pageglossy photo inkjet paperLaser PrinterEtchant solution (ferric chloride)large...

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Creation of PCB (part 2)

This post is a continuation of the creation of the bottom side of my theremin circuit board. With that said, let's begin! [see materials from previous post] After I silkscreened the board, the magic...

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Theremin PCB - see you on the component side

When we left off last time, I had just put the finishing touches on the copper-trace side of my theremin circuit board. This included sanding copper off of the other side of the PCB; I removed the...

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mi theremin and the blinking lights

Oscar, the Theremin Hispano webmaster, has noticed my site and is exposing his Spanish-speaking readers to my theremin-building adventure here. His theremin blog, “Mi Theremin,” is located here.In...

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A better board

My first PCB was not successful, so here is try number two: As you see here, my I wrapped the copper-coated board more closely than before to ensure maximum contact between iron and board as well as...

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(almost) Complete

This is what I've got since last time. A circuit board that included every component from this list here: Radioshack Wish List (except for the optional PC board terminals and the Coil making materials...

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