Open.Theremin.CC Proto

Here a first preview of the prototype for a new version of the Open.Theremin I am currently working on. I migrated the whole design to KiCad, the open source PCB design software. I tested many requested and suggested features in the new design. The basic design works, now I need to clean up some errors and refine the software. The automatic calibration of the antennas works already quite well and I like the new design with 4 potentiometers.

Preview of the PCB Artwork by Niklas Roy

 

Schematic of the new design in KiCad.

 

First layout.

Still a lot of wires and things to test. Stay tuned.

 

If you want to have a closer look, the files for the protoype are now on GitHub.

Call for Participation

Call for Participation

 

 

OPEN.THEREMIN.UP Programming
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Conditions of Entry
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About OPEN.THEREMIN
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OPEN.THEREMIN is an open source hardware and software project.
The aim is to build a next generation, digital version of the legendary music instrument
developed in 1928 by the Russian inventor professor Leon Theremin. The project involves
electronics, mechanics and software development. The whole project is documented under a
creative commons license on www.gaudi.ch/OpenTheremin

 

The call for participation
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The theremin sensors and the AVR based micro controller boards are ready. A first C code
demonstrates the classic theremin function generating a sinus sound with pitch and
volume control. Now there are so many more possibilities with the platform. This call goes
to all creative and capable people motivated to contribute their part to the project.
Write new code to give life to the hardware. This may be in the category of new sound
generators, improved playing experience or any other use of the OPEN.THEREMIN system.

 

What do we provide
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If your proposal gets selected for valorization (one by one decision) you get the
opportunity to buy the complete set (2 x Open.Theremin.LC sensor + 1 x Open.Theremin.UP
micro controller board) at material costs only (55 euro). Once you submit the completed code
you get an extra free laser cut theremin base plate with a personal appraisal of your
contribution.

 

Conditions of Entry
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Once you buy the OPEN.THEREMIN set at preferential price as mentioned above, you are
obliged to submit the result of the proposed project to the best of your knowledge.
You also agree to respect the creative commons license of the project and to
share your contributions under the same conditions.

 

How to participate
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Fill in the entry form and send it back to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Submissions are accepted until december 2011.

 

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A project by Urs Gaudenz aka gaudi - http://www.gaudi.ch/OpenTheremin/
In co-operation with SWISS MECHATRONIC ART SOCIETY - http://www.mechatronicart.ch/

 

Participation Form:

OpenThereminParticipationCall.txt

Workshops

Pictures form the first Open.Theremin.UP Workshop

We had a god time and were working hard to build four open.theremins with micro controller.

 

 

Open.Theremin.RC Workshop at SGMK DIY*-Night 2009

 

Open.Theremin.RC Making in Dock18

 

Open.Theremin.RC Home-Session

 

Hand Soldering Open.Theremin.RC Workshop at Shift-Festival, Basel

Open.Theremin.RC Workshop on the Castle Werdenberg.