Lil’ Spud, a Potato Powered Synth

Food & Beverage Music Technology

A potato powered transistor oscillator with light dependent resistor, which gets its power from potato battery. Low power circuit is based off Forrest Mims light-dependent oscillator.

Lil’ Spud was created by TECH|DISOBEY|LAB,

an experimental art project that explores sounds and visuals through DIY electronics, circuit bending, and self-made instruments; utilizing electronic salvage and reclaimed materials as a platform for audio-video expedition.

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