MAKE 33

From DeArmond to Photoresistors, the Optical Tremolo Box Looks and Sounds Great!

From DeArmond to Photoresistors, the Optical Tremolo Box Looks and Sounds Great!

The Optical Tremolo Box was inspired by Charles Platt’s “Stomp Box Basics” article (MAKE Volume 15, page 82), which theorized using a light sensor to read patterns on a rotating disk to create a tremolo effect. Taking the project from theory to reality, MAKE Technical Editor Sean Ragan used a cadmium sulfide photoresistor to provide us with our light sensor. Watch the video to see – and hear! – this project in action.

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Made on Earth: Honey I Shrunk the Maker

Made on Earth: Honey I Shrunk the Maker

โ€œArduino is going to be really big at Maker Faire this year.โ€ As these words rang in MAKE editor John Edgar Parkโ€™s ears, the thought occurred to him that he could make Arduino even bigger โ€” literally. MAKE Volume 33 features our special Software for Makers section covering apps for circuit board design, 3D design […]

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Made on Earth: Sing With the Wind

Made on Earth: Sing With the Wind

The Aeolus acoustic wind pavilion, named for the ancient Greek ruler of the winds, could be described as a sculpture, a giant aeolian harp, an optical pavilion, and even an important artwork. Considering its genesis, perhaps it would be more accurate to call it a temple to the senses. MAKE Volume 33 features our special […]

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