Connecting Switches
Circuit Bending: Making Music By Rewiring Toys and Devices
Lesson Info
Connecting Switches
Class Description
In this class, we'll talk about what Circuit Bending is, and how it works. We will get physical and actually bend an old keyboard, going through the process step-by-step. In the end, we will have a cool new keyboard capable of brand new sounds. We'll even make a track with it.
In this class we will hit the road, going to some thrift shops to look for bendable instruments. We'll do some time-lapse videos of taking things apart (complete with Benny Hill), and we will melt down some Spongebob Squarepants. Join this supremely weird class to see how it all unfolds.
Lessons
1Introduction 2What is Circuit Bending? 3What is Bendable? 4Tools You Will Need 5Tips on Finding Toys and Bendable Things: Lets Go Shopping! 6Safety: Batteries Only! 7Safety Gear: Glasses and Shoes 8Opening Up Your Device 9Make a Jumper 10Making First Connections 11Circuit Mapping and Notation 12Types of Knobs and Switches 13Soldering Tips 14Connecting Wires to the Board 15Mounting Switches 16Connecting Switches 17Switch Details 18Closing it Up 19Some Music Made From My New Bent Keyboard 20Thanks and Bye!Reviews
Karolina Kaminska
I am a complete beginner to this topic and I enjoyed watching the free live stream of this course. It taught me enough to get started with some ideas, although I anticipate I'll have to follow up with other YouTube videos to ensure I understand enough for different kinds of toys and techniques. Thanks!