 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. Â
Overview
Syllabus
- Introduction
- What is Circuit Bending?
- What is Bendable?
- Tools You Will Need
- Tips on Finding Toys and Bendable Things: Lets Go Shopping!
- Safety: Batteries Only!
- Safety Gear: Glasses and Shoes
- Opening Up Your Device
- Make a Jumper
- Making First Connections
- Circuit Mapping and Notation
- Types of Knobs and Switches
- Soldering Tips
- Connecting Wires to the Board
- Mounting Switches
- Connecting Switches
- Switch Details
- Closing it Up
- Some Music Made From My New Bent Keyboard
- Thanks and Bye!
Taught by
J. Anthony Allen
