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Jim sent me one of his Solar Theremin kits for this weeks build. My initial impressions of the kit are really good. It is very well documented and everything you need is included, except for the mint tin or case. In particular, I like the full color build instructions and schematics. I highly recommend building this kit.
You can purchase Jim’s kit from the Clockwork Robot store.
The things you need:
- Solar Theremin Kit - available here
- Soldering Iron
- Rosin core solder
- Altoids tin or any other small tin
The things you don’t need, but are great to have:
- Arms of Assistance - Make you own
- Helping hands for holding your parts
- Fume extractor - Make your own
What you get in the kit:
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All you need is an empty candy tin. You can use any tin or case, but the instructions include templates for a typical “mint tin”.
Step 1: Cut out the templates
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The first step is to cut out the templates provided in the directions. I used the piece of cardboard that the solar panel was attached to for the Theremin’s top. Also, the kit had a pre-made strip that will be used later to hold the circuit board up against the lip of the tin.
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You can go ahead and tape the bottom template in the tin. This will stop any of the electrical components from shorting out if they happen to touch the tin. Next, add the long cardboard strip around the interior edge of the tin.
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