Month: November 2006

DIY Synthesizer pages

DIY Synthesizer pages

Wow, huge collection of DIY synth circuit diagrams from René Schmitz! Pictured here… Triangle thru zero VCO – “A thru zero oscillator is one that can go forward and backward. This allows for deeper frequency modulation. Sonically there are interesting a little yamaha-ish sounds possible. This oscillator sounds somewhat dirty when the modulation index is […]

Guitar Hero/ Funde Razor

Guitar Hero/ Funde Razor

Our friend Joel is looking for some modding help for Penny Arcade’s Child’s Play charity, he writes – “Howdy, Makers. In early December of this year we’ll be holding the second-annual Fünde Razor (http://funderazor.com), a charity event that raises money for Penny Arcade’s Child’s Play charity. Last year we raised over $1,600 and this year […]

The Maker File: The Punkin Chunkin

The Maker File: The Punkin Chunkin

Dale Dougherty and Bill Gurstelle of MAKE Magazine visit the Punkin Chunkin World Championships in Millsboro, Delaware. In this segment, they talk about air cannons with Virginian Ray Tolson, owner and operator of Second Amendment Too. Click here to get the audio (LISTEN – MP3) delivered automatically with iTunes. Or just click the MP3 link […]