Toy Circuit Bending Part I -- Pitch Bend

Using my out-of-tune toy, I show how to apply a basic pitch bend using a potentiometer. See the instructable: http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-ways-to-circuit-bend-a-toy/

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• toy
• circuit
• bend
• bending
• pitch

[zwerty007]

@marcuelcajon The ground goes to the negative side of the power supply

[Heartdelay]

I have a keyboard that is obviously out of tune. if i apply a pitch bend on it, will it work on the entire keys, or only in one?

[gaelnocq]

Thank you so much I managed to succeed my first circuit bending thanks to you today. Just one question, I've no clue what potentiometers to use on a 6v keyboard. Have you got a Maplin ref. (UK electronic store) that would be sort of multiuse for this type of project ? What should I look for do determine what's needed ?

[SpecializedChild462]

@coolbeans123d it's simple. often times the circuits are labeled in very small letters what each component is.

[coolbeans123d]

but how do you know what resistor controls pitch on anything else?

[SONGSTICKS]

So how would you wire in a standard guitar jack socket for an output please?

I've tried wiring one straight from the toys internal speaker connections, but no sound comes out. A friend said something about needing a certain diode or resistor? in the loop.

Can you enlighten me please as to how this is done and what type of diode is required please.

Many Thanks

[PrivateAccount00]

Couldn't you just remove the resistor and wire the pot in that place for the same effect?

[rezen1983]

Thank you for this video!



[1787dude]

@PIONEERaudioLOVER thats how i found out about circuit bending, now im bending keyboards

[tooMerry]

thanks big help