MicroKits Theremin Electronic Kit

Q: Is there an audio out jack? Or would it be easy enough to make one from an old cable and connect it somehow to this for audio out?

There is an included speaker but no included audio out jack. However, some of our customers have connected their theremin to an external amp or synthesizer. You can cut up an old cable or buy on audio plug to bare wire cable. Then, you could connect the negative (black) wire to ground and the other wire to point 16B on the breadboard, the output of the amplifying transistor. This modification isn't officially supported, and you may need to use a preamp or series bypass capacitor to get it working how you want. But it's possible with a bit of tinkering.

Q: How many octaves does it cover? Can the pitch be changed to higher or lower range

It can go from C4 to C6 (Two Octaves), and there's not a built in way to change octave range.

Q: Can it be taken apart and put back together? Would like to use it with more than one class/studebt.

Yes, very easy to take it all apart and repeat the process. Be careful of bending the wires too often because the metal will eventually break. Just be aware and you should be fine.

Q: Can I use a 5v usb cable to power if i add a resistor to the led?

Creator of the circuit here. I wouldn't recommend externally powering this theremin, because the separate power line would add more capacitance to the circuit. External power would be like having another object near the antenna, which would hurt the sensitivity of the system.

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Brand
MicroKits
Item dimensions L x W x H
12.1 x 14.6 x
Item Weight
7 Ounces
Educational Objective
STEM
Battery Description
Alkaline

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Description

What's a theremin? The theremin creates music and sound at a distance, without touch. Moving your hand towards the right antenna plays higher pitched notes and moving towards the left antenna decreases volume. Unlike other theremin DIY kits, the MicroKits theramin instrument has both volume and pitch antennas. It also automatically calibrates to almost any environment, making it easy to start playing. Building with MicroKits No tools are needed to build MicroKits. Simply place parts in the breadboard to make electrical connections. Because this is not a soldering kit, you can start building circuits right away without first having to learn soldering. The included step by step instructions clearly show where each part goes, with breaks to check your work and learn more about how the circuit you are building works. Start your journey from beginner to inventor with MicroKits! MicroKits is designed for beginners of any age 10+. MicroKits are great as kids building projects or kids science experiments, as science kits for teens, and as engineering kits or electronic kits for adults. What's in the box? Everything you need to build your science kit is included in the box. Yes, including batteries! Each kit includes Micro the microprocessor chip, Tick the timer chip, a speaker, a green LED, two capacitors, 3 resistors, two long copper antennas, a breadboard, a battery holder, 3 AA batteries, 22 page full color instructions, and all the wires you need to connect parts together.

Specifications

Educational Objective(s)	STEM
Model Number	TM2
Assembly Required	No
Batteries Required	Yes
Batteries Included	Yes
tech_spec_battery_description_toys	Alkaline
Product Dimensions	12.07 x 14.61 x 3.3 cm; 198.45 g
Batteries	3 AA batteries required. (included)
Item model number	TM2
Manufacturer	MicroKits
Item Weight	198 g

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Is there an audio out jack? Or would it be easy enough to make one from an old cable and connect it somehow to this for audio out?

How many octaves does it cover? Can the pitch be changed to higher or lower range

Can it be taken apart and put back together? Would like to use it with more than one class/studebt.

Can I use a 5v usb cable to power if i add a resistor to the led?

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