Theratari - Atari Punk Console

[silvertongue]

There is insane harmony here

[ThrillaDaMcColdKilla]

why do you call it punk? shouldn't it be electronica?

[Squelchbox]

Well, this circuit is based on one designed by Forrest Mimms and was later nicknamed Atari Punk console. Who named it that and why I can't say.

I must however say I like a little electronica in my punk rock these days.

8)

[bertietheboy]

thats kl

[carpeteria]

These are really great - very aesthetic as well! I wish APCs were in my realm of electronics building abilities... Nice work!

[pwntalive]

Do you not have thumbs? Whats outside of your electronics ability? Making toast. The APC is like legos. hell even i made one. me with fetal alcohol syndrome.

[carpeteria]

No, I'm certainly in possession of thumbs. I'll rephrase: I wish APCs were in my realm of electronics building knowledge. I have yet to find any good resources that don't require a slightly higher than basic level of electronics schematic reading ability. The Lego thing is a good analogy, but just like Lego, if you don't have the right pieces, you'll just have something that looks pretty but falls apart easily. If you have any good ideas for resources, I'm all ears. And thumbs.

[Squelchbox]

My brain struggles to understand schematics but what helped me out with this one was Mathew Helms board layout on getlofi. I bet this will make the difference for ya.

[carpeteria]

Thanks for the tip, though do you have a direct link? I can't seem to find the exact spot you're referring to on the getlofi site. Thanks!

[Squelchbox]

I tried to put it in the message but you can't post actual websites in comments.Try this

google: worthekik apc

[carpeteria]

Ah, got it. Excellent. Yeah, I actually remember seeing that before. That's as close as I've seen to what I'm looking for. I'll have to try that out. Thanks!

[Squelchbox]

If you like that kind of visual representation and are interested in building circuits from scratch I highly recommend buying Nic Collins book "Handmade Electronic Music-The Art of Hardware Hacking"

He walks you through some cool stuff step by step all with pics of the circuits being laid out on proto boards. Very helpful.

[carpeteria]

Thanks! I think you're the third or fourth person to recommend that to me, so I'll definitely have to get it. It must be really good!