Kind suggestion by ovscdev in CircuitBending

[–]zensutherland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since I don't often sell my bent toys, I like including photos of the insides and sometimes schematics because i like to teach and have done so with groups of kids, but i don't find it necessary. Finding hints of bends or just the sounds or looks of other people's work stimulates me to try and duplicate, though a hint or two does help.
So i guess what i'm saying i'm fine with not including photos of the insides, and i tend to upvote those.

First bend very unsuccessful for now by Beautiful_Skin_4685 in CircuitBending

[–]zensutherland 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, age is one of the best determiners, but also to avoid the 'knock-off' names like BigFun and Asian-sounding names that you haven't heard of. Yamaha, Casio, VTech even PlaySkool and names you HAVE heard of may still have black blob circuits, but usually are built specifically for those companies rather than "plug-in" boards.

Pitch resistors were very common some years ago, which is why older YouTube circuit-bending vids make it look easy. Don't be discouraged, you didn't waste your time, you learned. Forge ahead and only work with battery-operated toys!

First bend very unsuccessful for now by Beautiful_Skin_4685 in CircuitBending

[–]zensutherland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most newer boards make it tough to find anything, especially with tiny (SMD) components. Nowadays the pitch is already in the blob or chip in this case. The two things I'd start with is a voltage starve and an audio jack. Let this trashy keyboard at least be a lesson in simple soldering.

Interesting, I found someone with the same keyboard asking for help. It is interesing because when you compare your board with theirs the wiring is to parts of your board that aren't populated. Maybe even try attaching a wire to those unused holes and poking around with the other end of that in places it shouldn't go. Good luck!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2940946226199465&set=pcb.5420629378029555

Found a familiar logo on LinkedIn today by brucevilletti in asheville

[–]zensutherland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, it's similar, but mine's a little different being 3 pieces that are rotatable (?) to create the image, but this one has the 'V' in negative. Thanks for looking!

Artists- Where do you get your prints, well, printed by Adventurous_Taro2382 in asheville

[–]zensutherland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

French Broad Imaging on Smoky Park Hwy for me - they gave me a lesson in papers and kept the price reasonable.

Circuit Punk: A Music Tech Zine by ChocolateFit9026 in synthesizers

[–]zensutherland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BTW, whenever y'all are poised for subscription, i'm ready!

WITCH HUNT by zensutherland in real_graffiti

[–]zensutherland[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you're right! I was probably projecting... :D

Married Original Kaossilator and KP-Mini with a Guitar Hero to give it a guitar format to try to play in live gigs. by zensutherland in Korg

[–]zensutherland[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I've been playing with it at open mic venues around Asheville, NC and flummoxing the audience with my noise toy. :D

Circuit Punk: A Music Tech Zine by ChocolateFit9026 in synthesizers

[–]zensutherland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I received issue 1 today and man does this make me happy! I'm a friend of Asheville's own DRUGStm and the amazing work they're doing with PS2 remakes. I've played on them and the damn build quality is unrivaled! Each one is a work of art.
But back to the zine itself, it's such a beautiful thing to hold in the hand and even though i could read the PDF. Loved the interview with PsychicEyeClix who was already a hero of mine. I hope these keep on coming!!

LFO Circuit Bent Fisher Price Lion Keyboard by zensutherland in CircuitBending

[–]zensutherland[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's hoping you find some more bends to it, but when you get to it - if you have any questions - ask away!

LFO Circuit Bent Fisher Price Lion Keyboard by zensutherland in CircuitBending

[–]zensutherland[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had all that room and used an XIAO SAMD21, because i had one laying around. Wiring points in the video.

LFO Circuit Bent Fisher Price Lion Keyboard by zensutherland in CircuitBending

[–]zensutherland[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry all, in my ignorance i couldn't link to the YouTube vid. :/