pocket theremin pcb's for sale!

v-un-v · Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2005 3:11 am Post subject: pocket theremin pcb's for sale!

Okay people, here they are. One person asked if they have CV out? No sorry- not that sophisticated I'm afraid. In fact there is only a pitch aerial- and no volume aerial- you have to do that with a volume pedal I'm afraid. I've got the original plans too- so I will photocopy them and send them. I've also got a lot of the original parts- some of the really hard to find caps and coils- so I'll throw those in too- once I've got some time to do so. (Tornado valley here right now- we're still clearing up!)

All the boards are pre-drilled by me. They could make a lovely supplement sine wave oscillator for the sound lab (these units actually have a very good tone- to dissimilar to the original RCA circuit :) )

I've got one complete one too- with all components soldered into place. But I don't know what to do with that.

I haven't a clue what to charge for them? - Perhaps I should just give them away, or put them up for swaps?

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v-un-v · Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2005 3:16 am Post subject:

This is a pic of the one completed board I've got (I'll post a pic of my finished version too soon)

Tom :-)

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v-un-v · Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2005 3:18 am Post subject:

....and the underside (notice the variable cap for tuning);

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Kassen · Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2005 4:07 am Post subject:

So, if I'd solder one up and add a antenna it'd go "beep" at a variable pitch? And instead of the volume pedal I could use the cv-outputting antenna Rob build me? So I'd have a complete theremin that way? And it doesn't need some realy rare and expensive stuff aside from the stuff you have?

I think I'm interested.

Are you the sort of person that has a turntable and might like to trade one of these for The Hague electronic music? I have some nice comiplations here. Look at THIS and scroll down for "creme/bunker nippon 1 and 2", there are samples there. Would that make a trade?

dnny · Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2005 9:36 am Post subject:

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Kassen · Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2005 2:46 pm Post subject:

v-un-v · Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 2:09 am Post subject:

I've only got 9 unpopulated boards. I have had a couple of requests for several boards per-person. I may have to limit this to one per person- in order for it to be fair on people who haven't read the post yet.

Thanks for your understanding :)

v-un-v · Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 3:19 pm Post subject:

dnny,

I suppose those tape heads are cassette types? They look like that from the design? Do you have any old full-track mono 1/4 inch types? I have a really old broken Binson EC-3 echorec here which I'd love to get fixed- cheap of course :) The heads are fucked unfortunately. They say it's the best echo ever- this one ain't!!

Tom

dnny · Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2005 12:06 pm Post subject:

v-un-v,
yes those are C-cassette (compact audio casette) 1/8 inch types.

so they are no good to your Binson, but if you want to build a mellotron or put your old dot-matrix to work in a different way... then you might need some -

ok so you probably don´t need my tape heads .. hmmm..

maybe some power supplys will be good for swap?

input 230VAC 50Hz output 6VDC 400mA.
they are insides of mobile phone chargers but the model was discontinued so i got bunch of these very cheap they are very small, stable and handy
still for the swap or should i just pay you for the board ?

daniel

v-un-v · Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2005 2:56 pm Post subject:

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Kassen · Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2005 4:36 pm Post subject:

Wild Zebra · Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 7:30 am Post subject:

So what are we talking U.S. currency or maybe I have something laying around. Did you ever make that Shin Ei fuzz? Maybe I can seeif I have enough stuff laying around to populate a vero for you and make a trade.
I made a cheap little optical theremin I reckon this will be a step up.

let me know

v-un-v · Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 9:12 am Post subject:

I'll trade you my populated theremin for a Shin Ei clone- yes please!!

It's really difficult to do anything here. I constantly arguing with my girlfriend because she dosen't get why I like to do and make these things. this really pisses me off. I don't have a workshop/area either which makes it even more difficult to get anything made/ finished.

Wild Zebra · Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 9:19 am Post subject:

I'll look into my parts tonight and see what I have and see what it will take to make one. Time to lose your chic Laughing

just kidding. Sometimes wish I had one b@tching at me everyonce and a while. Yeh I know careful what you wish for, I should take back that last statement. I was lucky enough to have a friend give me a nice large workbench. It totally made things easier and more organized for me. Well I;ll let you know about the Shin Ei.

Wild Zebra · Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 11:36 am Post subject:

Whats up y'all

I got one of these here theremins and assembled it this weekend. I was surprised the sound was very nice. The tuning is a little tricky but I could actually see playing some simple melodies on this thing. I found a nice little retractable antennae and a cool little box. Thanks Tom. I recommend trying one out it'll make a nice little addition to all the other little gadgets you folks probably have.

v-un-v · Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 1:25 pm Post subject:

Zebra, you gotta send us a pic of what you did to it :)

I got to work out how many boards i have now- so i can pass them on as promised. I know Stein, Dnny, Kas and a couple others requested one- so i haven't forgotten about u chaps !

Tom

Wild Zebra · Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 10:02 am Post subject:

Unfortunately I don't have a digi cam, but I'll try and track down a friend with one soon and get a pic posted. The box I found at the thrift store is pretty cool. I reckon.

Til then

v-un-v · Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 10:08 am Post subject:

no worries 4 now Smile

At least our beloved attachments have come back too!!!! Very Happy

Tom

Wild Zebra · Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:23 am Post subject:

Allright this picture is crap. I forgot my mini dv can take pics. No flash and the light reflects to much, but I'll post it till I get a better one. The box is about 4 in tall and 5 wide. I should have made the antennae straight, but thought it looked cooler crooked.

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thats nips my dog

alright took it outside after work. Looks a little better.

mosc · Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 9:20 am Post subject:

I think it looks great. Congrats...

Say "hi" to Nips for me. welcome

v-un-v · Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 6:11 pm Post subject:

Wild Zebra · Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2005 8:09 am Post subject:

yeh I blew that "pocket theremin" thing out the window Cool

dnny · Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2006 9:53 am Post subject:

hi Tom
do you sill have those boards ?

i am repeating myself but, i would like to get some of those boards or maybe just one - so name a price and... maybe this gets somewhere. Smile

daniel