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Thursday, February 09, 2006

4 Oscillator Opto-Theremin Gameboy 2

While on the subject of Gameboys here is more info on the latest opto-theremin I custom built. This time I was able to score a complete intact system with the screen protector. Of course the first step was to discard the guts, for later use :-) This version was kept as stock looking as possible. Existing buttons were drilled and glued in place to house photo resistors. Select and Start buttons have surface mount switches behind them for sound muting of the left and right channels. The headphone jack assembly was left intact and with the filter stage utilized. Dot Matrix Screen was replaced with a holographic sticker on the back side. Few more images can be also found in the Gallery section of the site and of course a quick video of the theremin being played is available for viewing. Enjoy.

4 Comments:

  • At 2/10/2006 03:56:02 PM, Anonymous said…

    I might be mistaken, but didn't you promise schematics for your opto-theremin a while back? I would really like to have a look at them if you did. Keep Up the amazing work.
    -The Amazing Sounds Of Orgy-

     
  • At 2/10/2006 04:46:51 PM, Anonymous said…

    can't open the video....

     
  • At 2/10/2006 06:53:50 PM, Master said…

    You need the latest version of QuickTime my friend.

     
  • At 2/13/2006 10:50:52 AM, goldenechos said…

    To all of you asking for schematic... Get the Data Sheet for any make of a Hex Schmitt Trigger IC. Check out the section titled "Typical Applications," find applications listed as "Low Power Oscillator" or maybe "Astable Vibrator" or "Timer." Exchange the resistor for an LDR. Improvise from there to achieve cooler results.

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