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Your theremin is now complete. Turn it “
ON
” and see if volume
decreases when you move your hand toward the second antenna. If
not, you know how to troubleshoot!
What did you learn from this project?
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How to connect different parts to build a circuit.
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What kind of parts are needed for a circuit and what they do.
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How to troubleshoot mistakes and check your work as you go.
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How electric fields and capacitance work, and are turned into electrical signals.
Playing the theremin is challenging, but here are some tips!
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Use your left hand to control the volume antenna, and your right for pitch.
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More surface area means more capacitance. Move your whole hand toward the
instrument and focus on the middle of the antenna, not the end.
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Bend the two antennas away from each other, so that they don’t interfere.
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Your theremin automatically adjusts to the environment. If you move the
antennas or the tuning seems wrong, just turn it off and back on again.
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Turn the battery holder “
OFF
” when not in use.