Oscillator + Circuit Bending posted 8th December 2009 in Circuits
I built a 555ic oscillator synth about a year ago and only this week did I decide to move it from the breadboard onto a circuit board. It was tough considering it’s my first project, especially since I never used a soldering iron prior to this, and despite all the soldering difficulties it works great. I’m still not quite done, I still have a few more plans so I ordered more parts online.
While being inpatient I decided to breakout a kids toy that was laying around the house and circuit bend it. Bought some batteries and found a bunch of neat points where it can drive you crazy… and I mean it. I found one where it creates such a nasty pitch it feels like there’s a drill going through your head. I’ll have some samples up on this blog in a week or two for sure.
Tags: 555, circuit bent, oscillator, synthesizer