Thin Speaker

Full guide: https://www.digikey.com/en/maker/projects/novelty-synth-from-recycled-vape/6b32510df2c5439f8a2cbb553fda8ce6 I turned a disposable vape into a synth. In this DIY electronics build, I reuse parts from a disposable vape and combine them with a classic 555 timer oscillator circuit to make a tiny breath-controlled musical instrument. Inspired by a project from shuang cai, David Rios, and Kari Love, this tutorial covers prototyping on a breadboard, tuning the resistor ladder with photoresistors, and packing everything back into the original case. Instructable: https://www.instructables.com/Vape-Synth-Novelty-Musical-Instrument/ Thank you @digikey for sponsoring this video! Parts list: 1 - 555 timer IC https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/texas-instruments/NE555P/277057 1- 1k Resistor https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/stackpole-electronics-inc/CF14JT1K00/1741314 1 - 0.01 µF Capacitor https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/vishay-beyschlag-draloric-bc-components/K103K10X7RF5UH5/2356751 1 - 10µF Capacitor https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/w%C3%BCrth-elektronik/860020672010/5727093 6 - 10k CdS Photoresistors https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/adafruit-industries-llc/161/7244927 ​​1 - Thin Speaker https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/soberton-inc/SP-2804L/8600817 Small Perforated Circuit Board https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/chip-quik-inc/SBBTH1506-1/5978222 Alternatives: https://www.digikey.com/short/hhfqvw3v Wire (Solid Core 22 gauge & stranded soft 30 gauge) https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/adafruit-industries-llc/1311/6198255 https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/adafruit-industries-llc/2006/6827153 Alternatives: https://www.digikey.com/short/hjp4jb00 Heat-resistant tape https://www.digikey.com/short/zz5thwm1 00:00 Intro 01:34 Thank you DigiKey 02:09 Open the vape 03:17 Build the circuit 06:55 Modify the case 09:49 Test and final assembly 10:38 Outro Becky Stern is a maker living in NYC, publishing DIY projects about technology, and crafts from her Brooklyn studio. http://www.youtube.com/BeckyStern previous video: https://youtu.be/L7io4Mchyjk this time last year: https://youtu.be/6ZTcJdSd2Rk Connect with Becky: https://beckystern.com/newsletter/ http://instagram.com/bekathwia https://twitter.com/bekathwia http://www.instructables.com/member/bekathwia http://bekathwia.tumblr.com/ http://www.pinterest.com/bekathwia/ https://www.patreon.com/beckystern 🎶 Music is from epidemicsound.com 📷 Camera gear: Panasonic GH5s: https://amzn.to/30ZohKn Panasonic GH4: http://amzn.to/2koi4GU main lens: https://amzn.to/2MpHIbs wide lens: http://amzn.to/2Ee6hBQ macro lens: http://amzn.to/2jaoXq9 magic arm: http://amzn.to/2rlEdZS As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases you make using my affiliate links.