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 ....
View ArticleAnd 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...
View ArticleThanks 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...
View ArticlePCB 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...
View ArticleCreation 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...
View ArticleTheremin 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...
View Articlemi 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...
View ArticleA 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...
View Article(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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