http://folksy.com/shops/ChrisDodsworthDesign I like to create musical items from recycled items and create art from recycled materials and spray paint. en-gb Symetricolour I like to create musical items from recycled items and create art from recycled materials and spray paint. The Chitar is a lofi single 'string' guitar like instrument built using a piezo disc as a pickup and a rubber band on a hardwood base. Its output is via a 1/4" socket and it requires amplification through a high impedance device such as a guitar amp or a mic preamp. The Chitar can be crudely tuned by loosening or tightening the band as shown in the video link below. The tone can also depend on the type of band used as shown at the end of the video. http://youtu.be/Z8jC0zDgqPY It measures 11cm x 6cm x 2.5cm ChrisDodsworthDesign Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:38:36 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2822450 http://folksy.com/items/2822450 Chitar - Guitar Like Lofi Fretless Musical Instrument This item is a kit to build your very own Noise Hero including all the components, a CDR of instructions, a piece of stripboard, battery holder, knobs, wooden base and aluminium face plates. You will need the following tools to build the Noise Hero circuit: A drill, a 4mm drill bit, a 1.5mm drill bit, a fine tipped soldering iron, some solder, side cutters, some wire wool or fine sand paper and wire strippers. A helping hands type device will help you keep the circuit from moving around. Also a wide tipped soldering iron is useful for getting rid of any solder bridges between track of strip board if your soldering is less than perfect. You will need the following extra tools for mounting the circuit onto its base: A dot punch or sharp nail/screw, a 9mm drill bit, a13mm drill bit, a metal file, some pliers and a small pozidrive screw driver. Here's some information about what the noise hero can do: Noise hero is a little 4093 based electronic noise maker. Its great for making sound effects and silly noises. It is controlled by 5 knobs, 8 switches and one push button. It has 3 oscillators (Yellow, Green and Blue knobs). Osc 1 produces audio frequency ranges whilst osc 2 and 3 produce LFO and audio frequencies. Osc 1 goes to the output through a simple passive filter (Red knob) while osc 3 can be switched to the output but bypasses the filter. Osc 3 modulates osc 1's pitch by the amount set by the orange knob. This modulation can be shaped by 2 sh ChrisDodsworthDesign Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:17:51 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2810534 http://folksy.com/items/2810534 KIT TO BUILD - Noise Hero - Lofi Electronic Noise Maker This is NOT a toy, only for ages over 15. This is a kit to build your own Beep Poet 2. It consists of a kit of parts and a CD-R full of detailed instructions and photos which will show you how to build the noise maker step by step. You will need the following tools and parts to build the Beep Poet 2 circuit: An empty tin can of the ring pull type, a drill, a 4mm drill bit, a 1.5mm drill bit, a fine tipped soldering iron, some solder, side cutters, some insulation tape, some fine sand paper, wire strippers and a suitable amp for testing. A helping hands type device will help you keep the circuit from moving around. Also a wide tipped soldering iron is useful for getting rid of any solder bridges between track of strip board if your soldering is less than perfect. You will need the following extra tools and parts for mounting the circuit onto its can: A dot punch or sharp nail/screw, an 8mm drill bit, a metal file, some plyers and a small pozidrive screw driver. The Beep Poet 2 is a battery powered noise maker in a can. Its great for making sound effects and silly noises. The Beep Poet 2 is powered by a single 9v battery (not supplied) which can be installed by removing the nut around the 1/4 socket and removing the base. Its mounted in a recycled tin can. It is also supplied with an instruction CDR. Please see here for a Youtube demonstration video: http://youtu.be/4cM0QVddjCk ChrisDodsworthDesign Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:08:03 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2792398 http://folksy.com/items/2792398 KIT TO BUILD - Lofi Electronic Noise Maker In A Can - Beep Poet 2 This is a kit to build your own Screaming Angels. It consists of a kit of parts and a CD-R full of detailed instructions and photos which will show you how to build the noise maker step by step. You will need the following tools to build the screaming angels circuit: A fine tipped soldering iron, some solder, side cutters and wire strippers. A helping hands type device will help you keep the circuit from moving around. Also a wide tipped soldering iron is useful for getting rid of any solder bridges between track of strip board if your soldering is less than perfect. You will need the following tools for mounting the circuit into its box: A dot punch or sharp nail/screw, a 7mm drill bit, a 3mm drill bit, a battery powered drill, some pliers and a stanley knife. Here are details of what the complete item can do: Screaming Angels is a 6 voice stereo optical theremin. It produces 6 triangle waves at similar but generally unrelated pitches so produces atonal sounds. The pitch of each triangle waves is controlled by its own light detector. These are paired off into 3 waveforms in the left channel and 3 waveforms in the right. Copy this link into your browser for a demo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?viz427QL1iBE It is powered by a single 9v battery (Not included). The switch on the side is a power switch. The output is via a 3.5 mm socket at line out level. Please note this is not a headphone socket, you will need something suitable to ampl ChrisDodsworthDesign Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:54:12 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2784890 http://folksy.com/items/2784890 KIT TO BUILD Screaming Angels - Light Controlled Stereo Electronic Instrument This is NOT a toy, for ages 15 and over. Warring Demons is a 6 voice stereo optical theremin. It produces 6 square waves at similar but generally unrelated pitches so produces atonal sounds. The pitch of each square wave is controlled by its own light detector. These modulate each other and are paired off into 3 waveforms in the left channel and 3 waveforms in the right. Copy this link into your browser for a demo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?vLdNxPT5QRDw It is powered by a single 9v battery (Not included). The switch on the side is a power switch. The output is via a 3.5 mm socket at line out level. Please note this is not a headphone socket, you will need something suitable to amplify the output e.g. a stereo with aux in, computer speakers, a soundcard input etc. It comes with an instruction CDR which also contains a FREE set of build instructions. It measures 10cm x 8cm x 3.5cm ChrisDodsworthDesign Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:24:02 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2781786 http://folksy.com/items/2781786 Warring Demons - Light Controlled Stereo Electronic Musical Instrument This is NOT a toy, only for ages over 15. The Beep Poet 2 is a battery powered noise maker in a can. Its great for making sound effects and silly noises. It is controlled by 4 knobs, and 2 switches. It has 2 oscillators (Red and Green knobs). Osc 1 produces audio frequency ranges whilst osc 2 produces LFO and audio frequencies which is great for extreme effects. Osc 1 goes to the output through a simple passive filter (Yellow knob) Osc 2 can modulate the pitch of osc 1 by the amount set by the blue knob or gate its volume when the modulation switch is turned on. There is a switch to trigger the unit which can be locked in place by pushing it one way or give a momentary action by pushing it the other. The knobs all go backward. This is because I'm using logarithmic knobs which make the oscillators easier to control when wired up the wrong way round. The Beep Poet 2 has a small loudspeaker to produce sound but can also be plugged into external equipment via a 1/4" socket on the base of the unit. The Beep Poet 2 is powered by a single 9v battery (not supplied) which can be installed by removing the nut around the 1/4" socket and removing the base. Its mounted in a recycled tin can. It is also supplied with an instruction CDR. Its dimensions are: 11cm or 4 1/4" x 10cm or 4" x 9cm or 3 1/2" Please see here for a Youtube demonstration video: http://youtu.be/4cM0QVddjCk ChrisDodsworthDesign Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:41:49 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2583669 http://folksy.com/items/2583669 Lofi Electronic Noise Maker In A Can - Beep Poet 2 This is NOT a toy, only for ages over 15. Noise hero is a little 4093 based electronic noise maker. Its great for making sound effects and silly noises. It is controlled by 5 knobs, 8 switches and one push button. It has 3 oscillators (Yellow, Green and Blue knobs). Osc 1 produces audio frequency ranges whilst osc 2 and 3 produce LFO and audio frequencies. Osc 1 goes to the output through a simple passive filter (Red knob) while osc 3 can be switched to the output but bypasses the filter. Osc 3 modulates osc 1's pitch by the amount set by the orange knob. This modulation can be shaped by 2 shapers which can be switched on and off. Osc 3 can also gate osc 2. Osc 2 can gate osc 1 and passes through an inverter after which it can gate osc 3. There is also a push button to trigger the unit (actually a power button), a switch to lock the power on, a power led indicator and a battery cap switch which lets the unit run for a short time after power off for springy type noises. A certain configuration can even produce sounds that stop after a time determined by osc 3 which is good for maker sound effects. The knobs all go backward. This is because I'm using logarithmic knobs which make the oscillators easier to control when wired up the wrong way round. The Noise Hero is powered by a single 9v battery (not supplied). It requires external amplification via an amp or soundcard to be heard. Its mounted on a reclaimed hardwood and aluminium base. The type of hardwood may vary and there may be surface marks to the aluminium. It is also supplied with an instruction CDR. Its dimensions are: 14cm x 8cm x 4.5cm or 5.5" x 3.25" x 1.75" Here is a demonstration of what it can do (this is my first build): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd9QBBueroA This item now comes with a free set of build instructions on the CDR! ChrisDodsworthDesign Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:48:08 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2400681 http://folksy.com/items/2400681 Noise Hero - Lofi Electronic Noise Maker This item is NOT a toy, For ages 15 and over. Sreaming Angels is a 6 voice stereo optical theremin. It produces 6 triangle waves at similar but generally unrelated pitches so produces atonal sounds. The pitch of each triangle waves is controlled by its own light detector. These are paired off into 3 waveforms in the left channel and 3 waveforms in the right. Copy this link into your browser for a demo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz427QL1iBE It is powered by a single 9v battery (Not included). The switch on the side is a power switch. The output is via a 3.5 mm socket at line out level. Please note this is not a headphone socket, you will need something suitable to amplify the output e.g. a stereo with aux in, computer speakers, a soundcard input etc. It comes with an instruction CDR which also contains a FREE set of build instructions. It measures 10cm x 8cm x 3.5cm ChrisDodsworthDesign Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:31:13 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2340881 http://folksy.com/items/2340881 Screaming Angels - Light Controlled Stereo Electronic Musical Instrument This is a kit to build your own Warring Demons. It consists of a kit of parts and a CD-R full of detailed instructions and photos which will show you how to build the noise maker step by step. You will need the following tools to build the Warring Demons circuit: A fine tipped soldering iron, some solder, side cutters and wire strippers. A helping hands type device will help you keep the circuit from moving around. Also a wide tipped soldering iron is useful for getting rid of any solder bridges between track of strip board if your soldering is less than perfect. You will need the following tools for mounting the circuit into it box: A dot punch or sharp nail/screw, a 7mm drill bit, a 3mm drill bit, a battery powered drill, some plyers and a stanley knife. Here are details of what the complete item can do: Warring Demons is a 6 voice stereo optical theremin. It produces 6 square waves at similar but generally unrelated pitches so produces atonal sounds. The pitch of each square wave is controlled by its own light detector. These modulate each other and are paired off into 3 waveforms in the left channel and 3 waveforms in the right. Copy this link into your browser for a demo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdNxPT5QRDw It is powered by a single 9v battery (Not included). The switch on the side is a power switch. The output is via a 3.5 mm socket at line out level. Please note this is not a headphone socket, you will need something suitable to amplify the output e.g. a stereo with aux in, computer speakers, a soundcard input etc. It measures 10cm x 8cm x 3.5cm ChrisDodsworthDesign Tue, 06 Sep 2011 08:18:02 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2251853 http://folksy.com/items/2251853 KIT TO BUILD Warring Demons - Light Controlled Stereo Electronic Musical Instrument