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	'''2. The advanced way''' <br>		'''2. The advanced way''' <br>
	In this scenario you attach the Arduino-compatible sensor board (recognisable by the 8 pins sticking out the side, and 2+4 pins sticking up) to your Arduino board. In this case you have to load a file onto your Arduino, and on your laptop open the patches for PureData or MaxMSP. <br>		In this scenario you attach the Arduino-compatible sensor board (recognisable by the 8 pins sticking out the side, and 2+4 pins sticking up) to your Arduino board. In this case you have to load a file onto your Arduino, and on your laptop open the patches for PureData or MaxMSP. <br>
			<br>

	'''Why would you want to go for the advanced way?'''		'''Why would you want to go for the advanced way?'''

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	1 antenna for pitch <br>		1 antenna for pitch <br>
	1 antenna for volume <br>		1 antenna for volume <br>
			<br>

	'''Instructions on how to make a Theremin''' <br>		'''Instructions on how to make a Theremin''' <br>

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	====Available theremins====		====Available theremins====
	In the listed folders you can find files for different projects. Load the file you’re interested in into PureData or MaxMSP. If you are using an Arduino, also load the corresponding file onto your Arduino. ~~<br>~~ <br>		In the listed folders you can find files for different projects. Load the file you’re interested in into PureData or MaxMSP. If you are using an Arduino, also load the corresponding file onto your Arduino. <br>
	'''USB Grains 1 & 2''' <br>		'''USB Grains 1 & 2''' <br>
	For scratching sound files. You can freeze in any point of the selected sound file by moving your hand to a certain distance from the theremin. <br>		For scratching sound files. You can freeze in any point of the selected sound file by moving your hand to a certain distance from the theremin. <br>

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	[[File:Block_diagram_Theremin.png\|Block diagram Theremin]]		[[File:Block_diagram_Theremin.png\|Block diagram Theremin]]

	1 antenna for pitch		1 antenna for pitch <br>
	1 antenna for volume		1 antenna for volume <br>

	~~'''Instructions on how to make a Theremin'''~~

			'''Instructions on how to make a Theremin''' <br>
	Notes taken by Tijmen during [[Andrey Smirnov]]'s workshop about Theremin making		Notes taken by Tijmen during [[Andrey Smirnov]]'s workshop about Theremin making

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	'''Two options'''		'''Two options'''

	'''To create your own theremin you have two options:'''		'''To create your own theremin you have two options:''' <br>
			'''1. The basic way''' <br>
	'''1. The basic way'''		This version only uses the sensor board (recognisable by its 6 pins on one side, and 2 on the opposite side). Connect it to power (9 volts battery) and to the audio input of your laptop. Then you only need to load a PureData or MaxMSP patch file on your laptop. <br>
	This version only uses the sensor board (recognisable by its 6 pins on one side, and 2 on the opposite side). Connect it to power (9 volts battery) and to the audio input of your laptop. Then you only need to load a PureData or MaxMSP patch file on your laptop.		'''2. The advanced way''' <br>
			In this scenario you attach the Arduino-compatible sensor board (recognisable by the 8 pins sticking out the side, and 2+4 pins sticking up) to your Arduino board. In this case you have to load a file onto your Arduino, and on your laptop open the patches for PureData or MaxMSP. <br>
	'''2. The advanced way'''
	In this scenario you attach the Arduino-compatible sensor board (recognisable by the 8 pins sticking out the side, and 2+4 pins sticking up) to your Arduino board. In this case you have to load a file onto your Arduino, and on your laptop open the patches for PureData or MaxMSP.

	'''Why would you want to go for the advanced way?'''		'''Why would you want to go for the advanced way?'''

	* The advanced way has less lag than the version that uses the audioport. It responds to your hand a bit quicker.		* The advanced way has less lag than the version that uses the audioport. It responds to your hand a bit quicker.
	* The advanced way allows you to add multiple channels to the Arduino version.		* The advanced way allows you to add multiple channels to the Arduino version.
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	====Available theremins====		====Available theremins====
			In the listed folders you can find files for different projects. Load the file you’re interested in into PureData or MaxMSP. If you are using an Arduino, also load the corresponding file onto your Arduino. <br> <br>
	In the listed folders you can find files for different projects. Load the file you’re interested in into PureData or MaxMSP. If you are using an Arduino, also load the corresponding file onto your Arduino.		'''USB Grains 1 & 2''' <br>
			For scratching sound files. You can freeze in any point of the selected sound file by moving your hand to a certain distance from the theremin. <br>
	'''USB Grains 1 & 2'''		'''USB Inst1x2''' <br>
	For scratching sound files. You can freeze in any point of the selected sound file by moving your hand to a certain distance from the theremin.		A basic patch to explore multichannel installations. Explore this file if you want to learn how to add even more channels. <br>
			'''USB Scaleplayer''' <br>
	'''USB Inst1x2'''		To play scales in different tunes. Instead of a continuous change in pitch of the sound, it plays only separate notes. It’s like playing a piano with one finger, or Auto-tune for your theremin. <br>
	A basic patch to explore multichannel installations. Explore this file if you want to learn how to add even more channels.		'''USB Scaleplayer x2''' <br>
			Similar like the patch above, but for 2 inputs. It’s like playing a piano with 2 fingers. <br>
	'''USB Scaleplayer'''		'''USB SFPLayer''' <br>
	To play scales in different tunes. Instead of a continuous change in pitch of the sound, it plays only separate notes. It’s like playing a piano with one finger, or Auto-tune for your theremin.		Soundfile player. Load up multiple sound files, and then skip through the different files by varying the distance to the theremin. <br>
			'''USB th02_demo3''' <br>
	'''USB Scaleplayer x2'''		An experimental combination of different patches. It plays fixed pitches, like a piano. <br>
	Similar like the patch above, but for 2 inputs. It’s like playing a piano with 2 fingers.		'''USB Theremin 0''' <br>
			This is the best patch to start with. It’s single channel <br>
	'''USB SFPLayer'''		'''USB Theremin x2''' <br>
	Soundfile player. Load up multiple sound files, and then skip through the different files by varying the distance to the theremin.		This is like the patch above, but supports two channels, so pitch and frequency can be manipulated. This patch is most like the “classic” theremin you see in the media. <br>
			'''USB Theremin000_UNO''' <br>
	'''USB th02_demo3'''
	An experimental combination of different patches. It plays fixed pitches, like a piano.

	'''USB Theremin 0'''
	This is the best patch to start with. It’s single channel

	'''USB Theremin x2'''
	This is like the patch above, but supports two channels, so pitch and frequency can be manipulated. This patch is most like the “classic” theremin you see in the media.

	'''USB Theremin000_UNO'''
	Similar to the Theremin 0 patch, but is used for testing. The difference is that the signal isn’t smoothed, so the sound is rougher.		Similar to the Theremin 0 patch, but is used for testing. The difference is that the signal isn’t smoothed, so the sound is rougher.

	====Step by step====		====Step by step====

	'''Download and install software'''		'''Download and install software'''
	*[https://puredata.info/downloads/pd-extended PD Extended] (or MaxMSP if you prefer)		*[https://puredata.info/downloads/pd-extended PD Extended] (or MaxMSP if you prefer)
	*[https://www.arduino.cc/ Arduino] (and check if you need extra driver)		*[https://www.arduino.cc/ Arduino] (and check if you need extra driver)

	'''Setting up the hardware'''		'''Setting up the hardware''' <br>

	'''Arduino'''		'''Arduino'''
	*Attach Arduino to mac		*Attach Arduino to mac
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	Make a note of the text at the bottom of your Arduino window, which should be something like “Arduino Uno on /dev/cy.usbmodem1421”		Make a note of the text at the bottom of your Arduino window, which should be something like “Arduino Uno on /dev/cy.usbmodem1421”

	'''Plug in the board'''		'''Plug in the board''' <br>
	Plug in the theremin Arduino shield board. Plug it in to that the four data-pins are plugged into A1 through A4.		Plug in the theremin Arduino shield board. Plug it in to that the four data-pins are plugged into A1 through A4.
	The two power pins should then automatically be plugged in to 5V and GND, so the shield board is powered.		The two power pins should then automatically be plugged in to 5V and GND, so the shield board is powered. <br>

	There are 8 pins sticking out of the side of this shield board.		There are 8 pins sticking out of the side of this shield board.
	The ‘top’ of the board is now the ground (of more technically: the pins attached to the outside of the shield board are the ground)		The ‘top’ of the board is now the ground (of more technically: the pins attached to the outside of the shield board are the ground) <br>
			'''Connecting the sensor board''' <br>
	'''Connecting the sensor board'''
	We’ll have to make a wire connection between the two boards. First connect a two-core wire to the two pins that are furthest away from the USB-input of the Arduino. Connect it vertically.		We’ll have to make a wire connection between the two boards. First connect a two-core wire to the two pins that are furthest away from the USB-input of the Arduino. Connect it vertically.
	Make sure the wire connecting to the ground of the Arduino-shield is also connected to the ground on the sensor board. (if we number the 8 pins as 4 vertical sets, then set 1 is closest to the round voltage regulators. Using this numbering, you are connecting to set 4)		Make sure the wire connecting to the ground of the Arduino-shield is also connected to the ground on the sensor board. (if we number the 8 pins as 4 vertical sets, then set 1 is closest to the round voltage regulators. Using this numbering, you are connecting to set 4) <br>

	If we number the pins on the sensor board 1 to 6, number 1 being near the round voltage regulator part that sticks out, then pin 2 is the ground, and pin 1 is the data. Connect the wire to these two pins.		If we number the pins on the sensor board 1 to 6, number 1 being near the round voltage regulator part that sticks out, then pin 2 is the ground, and pin 1 is the data. Connect the wire to these two pins.
	The little red light should turn on on the sensor board.		The little red light should turn on on the sensor board. <br>

	The hardware part is now done, congrats!		The hardware part is now done, congrats!

	'''Software'''		'''Software''' <br>
			'''Open PD''' <br>
	'''Open PD'''
	*Load a patch you’re interested in. In my case I’m using a mac, so I tried this starter file:		*Load a patch you’re interested in. In my case I’m using a mac, so I tried this starter file:
	PD-Intel -> UNO -> USB_theremin1_UNO.pd		PD-Intel -> UNO -> USB_theremin1_UNO.pd

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	While reparing a radio transmitter Leon Theremin (1896-1993) found out that he could manipulate the pitch of the sound. 10 years later he moved to America where he develop his Theremin – the first electrical musical instrument. But only when imprisoned as alleged Russian spie Theremin could perfectionize the instrument.		While reparing a radio transmitter Leon Theremin (1896-1993) found out that he could manipulate the pitch of the sound. 10 years later he moved to America where he develop his Theremin – the first electrical musical instrument. But only when imprisoned as alleged Russian spie Theremin could perfectionize the instrument.

	~~===~~The instrument~~===~~		'''The instrument'''

	[[File:Block_diagram_Theremin.png\|Block diagram Theremin]]		[[File:Block_diagram_Theremin.png\|Block diagram Theremin]]
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	1 antenna for volume		1 antenna for volume

	~~==How~~ to make a Theremin==		'''Instructions on how to make a Theremin'''

	Notes taken by Tijmen during [[Andrey Smirnov]]'s workshop about Theremin making		Notes taken by Tijmen during [[Andrey Smirnov]]'s workshop about Theremin making
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	[[File:badgermin.jpg\|Badgermin]]		[[File:badgermin.jpg\|Badgermin]]

	~~====~~Two options~~====~~		'''Two options'''

	'''To create your own theremin you have two options:'''		'''To create your own theremin you have two options:'''

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How to make a Theremin

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	Notes taken by Tijmen during [[Andrey Smirnov]]'s workshop about Theremin making		Notes taken by Tijmen during [[Andrey Smirnov]]'s workshop about Theremin making

	[[File:badgermin.jpg]]		[[File:badgermin.jpg\|Badgermin]]

	====Two options====		====Two options====

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The instrument

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	===The instrument===		===The instrument===

	[[File:Block_diagram_Theremin.png]]		[[File:Block_diagram_Theremin.png\|Block diagram Theremin]]

	1 antenna for pitch		1 antenna for pitch
	1 antenna for volume		1 antenna for volume


	==How to make a Theremin==		==How to make a Theremin==

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	While reparing a radio transmitter Leon Theremin (1896-1993) found out that he could manipulate the pitch of the sound. 10 years later he moved to America where he develop his Theremin – the first electrical musical instrument. But only when imprisoned as alleged Russian spie Theremin could perfectionize the instrument.		While reparing a radio transmitter Leon Theremin (1896-1993) found out that he could manipulate the pitch of the sound. 10 years later he moved to America where he develop his Theremin – the first electrical musical instrument. But only when imprisoned as alleged Russian spie Theremin could perfectionize the instrument.

	~~'''~~The instrument~~'''~~		===The instrument===

	[[~~file~~:Block_diagram_Theremin.png]]		[[File:Block_diagram_Theremin.png]]

	1 antenna for pitch		1 antenna for pitch
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	=How to make a Theremin=		==How to make a Theremin==

	Notes taken by Tijmen during [[Andrey Smirnov]]'s workshop about Theremin making		Notes taken by Tijmen during [[Andrey Smirnov]]'s workshop about Theremin making

	[[~~file~~:badgermin.jpg]]		[[File:badgermin.jpg]]

	==~~Two optional ways~~==		====Two options====
	==~~=To create your own theremin you have two options:~~===

	~~===~~1. The basic way~~===~~		'''To create your own theremin you have two options:'''

			'''1. The basic way'''
	This version only uses the sensor board (recognisable by its 6 pins on one side, and 2 on the opposite side). Connect it to power (9 volts battery) and to the audio input of your laptop. Then you only need to load a PureData or MaxMSP patch file on your laptop.		This version only uses the sensor board (recognisable by its 6 pins on one side, and 2 on the opposite side). Connect it to power (9 volts battery) and to the audio input of your laptop. Then you only need to load a PureData or MaxMSP patch file on your laptop.

	~~===~~2. The advanced way~~===~~		'''2. The advanced way'''
	In this scenario you attach the Arduino-compatible sensor board (recognisable by the 8 pins sticking out the side, and 2+4 pins sticking up) to your Arduino board. In this case you have to load a file onto your Arduino, and on your laptop open the patches for PureData or MaxMSP.		In this scenario you attach the Arduino-compatible sensor board (recognisable by the 8 pins sticking out the side, and 2+4 pins sticking up) to your Arduino board. In this case you have to load a file onto your Arduino, and on your laptop open the patches for PureData or MaxMSP.

	~~===~~Why would you want to go for the advanced way?~~===~~		'''Why would you want to go for the advanced way?'''

	* The advanced way has less lag than the version that uses the audioport. It responds to your hand a bit quicker.		* The advanced way has less lag than the version that uses the audioport. It responds to your hand a bit quicker.
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	* The advanced way also allows you to easily explore MIDI-output, and more.		* The advanced way also allows you to easily explore MIDI-output, and more.

	==Available theremins==		====Available theremins====

	In the listed folders you can find files for different projects. Load the file you’re interested in into PureData or MaxMSP. If you are using an Arduino, also load the corresponding file onto your Arduino.		In the listed folders you can find files for different projects. Load the file you’re interested in into PureData or MaxMSP. If you are using an Arduino, also load the corresponding file onto your Arduino.
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	Similar to the Theremin 0 patch, but is used for testing. The difference is that the signal isn’t smoothed, so the sound is rougher.		Similar to the Theremin 0 patch, but is used for testing. The difference is that the signal isn’t smoothed, so the sound is rougher.

	==Step by step==		====Step by step====

	~~===~~Download and install software~~===~~		'''Download and install software'''
	*[https://puredata.info/downloads/pd-extended PD Extended] (or MaxMSP if you prefer)		*[https://puredata.info/downloads/pd-extended PD Extended] (or MaxMSP if you prefer)
	*[https://www.arduino.cc/ Arduino] (and check if you need extra driver)		*[https://www.arduino.cc/ Arduino] (and check if you need extra driver)

	~~===~~Setting up the hardware~~===~~		'''Setting up the hardware'''
	~~====~~Arduino~~====~~
			'''Arduino'''
	*Attach Arduino to mac		*Attach Arduino to mac
	*Startup Arduino software		*Startup Arduino software
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	Make a note of the text at the bottom of your Arduino window, which should be something like “Arduino Uno on /dev/cy.usbmodem1421”		Make a note of the text at the bottom of your Arduino window, which should be something like “Arduino Uno on /dev/cy.usbmodem1421”

	~~====~~Plug in the board~~====~~		'''Plug in the board'''
	Plug in the theremin Arduino shield board. Plug it in to that the four data-pins are plugged into A1 through A4.		Plug in the theremin Arduino shield board. Plug it in to that the four data-pins are plugged into A1 through A4.
	The two power pins should then automatically be plugged in to 5V and GND, so the shield board is powered.		The two power pins should then automatically be plugged in to 5V and GND, so the shield board is powered.
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	The ‘top’ of the board is now the ground (of more technically: the pins attached to the outside of the shield board are the ground)		The ‘top’ of the board is now the ground (of more technically: the pins attached to the outside of the shield board are the ground)

	~~====~~Connecting the sensor board~~====~~		'''Connecting the sensor board'''
	We’ll have to make a wire connection between the two boards. First connect a two-core wire to the two pins that are furthest away from the USB-input of the Arduino. Connect it vertically.		We’ll have to make a wire connection between the two boards. First connect a two-core wire to the two pins that are furthest away from the USB-input of the Arduino. Connect it vertically.
	Make sure the wire connecting to the ground of the Arduino-shield is also connected to the ground on the sensor board. (if we number the 8 pins as 4 vertical sets, then set 1 is closest to the round voltage regulators. Using this numbering, you are connecting to set 4)		Make sure the wire connecting to the ground of the Arduino-shield is also connected to the ground on the sensor board. (if we number the 8 pins as 4 vertical sets, then set 1 is closest to the round voltage regulators. Using this numbering, you are connecting to set 4)
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	The hardware part is now done, congrats!		The hardware part is now done, congrats!

	~~===~~Software~~===~~		'''Software'''

	~~====~~Open PD~~====~~		'''Open PD'''
	*Load a patch you’re interested in. In my case I’m using a mac, so I tried this starter file:		*Load a patch you’re interested in. In my case I’m using a mac, so I tried this starter file:
	PD-Intel -> UNO -> USB_theremin1_UNO.pd		PD-Intel -> UNO -> USB_theremin1_UNO.pd

	[[~~file~~:pd-file-screenshot.png]]		[[File:pd-file-screenshot.png\|Screenshot of the PD interface]]

	Once loaded, you need to do a few things:		Once loaded, you need to do a few things:
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	Your theremin should now be working.		Your theremin should now be working.

	*Find the files here: [https://github.com/~~hd-onions~~/~~hackersanddesigners~~/tree/master/~~Theremin hgithub~~.com/~~hd-onions~~/~~hackersanddesigners~~/tree/master/~~Theremin~~]		*Find the files here: [https://github.com/hackersanddesigners/HDSA2015/tree/master/THEREMIN github.com/hackersanddesigners/HDSA2015/tree/master/THEREMIN]
	*More about the custom made sensors here: [http://asmir.theremin.ru/theremin-sensors.htm asmir.theremin.ru/theremin-sensors.htm]		*More about the custom made sensors here: [http://asmir.theremin.ru/theremin-sensors.htm asmir.theremin.ru/theremin-sensors.htm]

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	*Load a patch you’re interested in. In my case I’m using a mac, so I tried this starter file:		*Load a patch you’re interested in. In my case I’m using a mac, so I tried this starter file:
	PD-Intel -> UNO -> USB_theremin1_UNO.pd		PD-Intel -> UNO -> USB_theremin1_UNO.pd

			[[file:pd-file-screenshot.png]]

	Once loaded, you need to do a few things:		Once loaded, you need to do a few things:

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Open PD

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	Your theremin should now be working.		Your theremin should now be working.

	*~~You can find~~ the files here: [https://github.com/hd-onions/hackersanddesigners/tree/master/Theremin]		*Find the files here: [https://github.com/hd-onions/hackersanddesigners/tree/master/Theremin hgithub.com/hd-onions/hackersanddesigners/tree/master/Theremin]
	*More about the custom made sensors here: [http://asmir.theremin.ru/theremin-sensors.htm asmir.theremin.ru/theremin-sensors.htm]		*More about the custom made sensors here: [http://asmir.theremin.ru/theremin-sensors.htm asmir.theremin.ru/theremin-sensors.htm]