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Collin’s Lab: Atari Punk Console

Collin Cunningham

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September 13, 2011, 11:27 am PDT

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A true classic for DIY synth makers and circuit benders, the Atari Punk Console can kick out some ear-catching square waves. It’s easy to build and a lot of fun to play around with. It may be challenging to make traditional music with an APC, but hey — there’s enough of that around already, right?

Collin’s Lab: Atari Punk Console

Collin Cunningham

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By Collin Cunningham

Collin Cunningham

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September 13, 2011, 9:30 am PDT

A true classic for DIY synth makers and circuit benders, the Atari Punk Console can kick out some ear-catching square waves. It’s easy to build and a lot of fun to play around with. It may be challenging to make traditional music with an APC, but hey, there’s enough of that around already, right?

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Oh, and here’s a schematic for the APC I built in this video:
(The 556 timer chip is shown in two parts in order to emphasize the two separate timers included in the IC.)

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