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The '''`PollySynth 16`''' is a simple synthesizer with a capacitive keyboard for input. It will use the 8038 function generator for output The '''`PollySynth 16`''' is a simple synthesizer with a capacitive keyboard for input.
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== Todo / Ideas == == Features ==
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 * Design and etch/cut the keyboard for notes
 * buttons or sliders for pitch and volume
 * Keyboard controller
 * case
 * Keyboard cut from simple copper pcb
 * custom designed
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 * amplifier
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== Progressbar == == the case ==
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    `[X·········]` Based on a [[http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:643264|design by Kevin Buehner]] which itself is an improvement from [[http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:28608|David Pye's design]]. With holders for speaker, battery and a small pcb.
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 * proof of concept for keyboard
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== Future changes ==

 * Fix small issues with case
 * Wire headphone output
 * Improve input, needs some caps
 * Remove calibration from software and use a poti instead
 * Replace battery charger with an improved one
 * Find on/off swith in larger quant and a way to fix it better
 * buttons or sliders for pitch and volume

The PollySynth 16 is a simple synthesizer with a capacitive keyboard for input.

Features

  • Keyboard cut from simple copper pcb
  • custom designed
  • 18650 battery with charging module
  • speaker

the case

Based on a design by Kevin Buehner which itself is an improvement from David Pye's design. With holders for speaker, battery and a small pcb.

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Future changes

  • Fix small issues with case
  • Wire headphone output
  • Improve input, needs some caps
  • Remove calibration from software and use a poti instead
  • Replace battery charger with an improved one
  • Find on/off swith in larger quant and a way to fix it better
  • buttons or sliders for pitch and volume


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