circuitbending

Basic Bending Diagram from “Add Volume, Jack” (Weekend Projects)

Basic Bending Diagram from “Add Volume, Jack” (Weekend Projects)

For me, one of the pleasant side-effects to circuit bending with mono-speaker toys is the ability to leave the original speaker embedded in the device, while still having the option to amplify the device when you’re ready to rock out on stage or for an art installation. This means I can always hear the toy when I want to, without needing a full PA or powered speaker setup.

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Weekend Projects: Add Volume, Jack (for Circuit Bending Fun)

Weekend Projects: Add Volume, Jack (for Circuit Bending Fun)

You had to know it wouldn’t be long before we dove into the wonderful world of circuit bending for our Weekend Projects series, brought to you by Radio Shack. For our third project, Add Volume, Jack, we’ll learn how to install an audio output jack and a volume knob onto any mono speaker toy circuit.

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DIY Dub Siren for cheap

DIY Dub Siren for cheap

For those unfamiliar, Dub sirens are simple, triggerable, electronic sound effects devices commonly used in Dub Reggae music for synthy accentuation and atmosphere. GetLoFi shares instructions on how to build your own dub siren box using an inexpensive sound effects keychain plus a few other simple parts for about twenty bucks. Great tutorial – demonstrates […]

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