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Gadget Freak Case #149: Spirit Radio Receives Transmissions from the BeyondGadget Freak Case #149: Spirit Radio Receives Transmissions from the Beyond
September 28, 2009
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As homage to Nikola Tesla and things that go bump in the night, Rick Crammond created this spooky sound generator that uses a simple crystal radio circuit connected to a PC's sound-in jack, Tesla-inspired plug-in antenna, and DSP software to control the gain and pitch of the circuit to create some great, real-time sound effects! The same radio circuit is a great RF field detector, makes cool sounds from all forms of light, listens to audio ranges, and even receives AM broadcasts. Because what could be spookier, really, than listening to a late-night, syndicated radio show host!
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Amt | Part Description | Allied Part # |
|---|---|---|
1 | D1-Germanium 1N34A Diode | 935-0301 |
1 | C2-.001µf Capacitor (marked 102) | 507-0822 |
1 | R1-47k Resistor | 296-6641 |
1 | Chassis Banana Jack-Red | 528-0158 |
1 | Chassis Banana Jack-Black | 528-0159 |
2 | (or more for each antenna) Banana Plug | 528-0302 |
2 | 3.5 mm Mono Chassis Jack | 932-0260 |
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