[sdiy] Electronic Enclosures question

[Curtin, Steven D (Steven)]

Casey,

Here is a picture of a Theremax I built a while back that is in a metal case
(scroll to the bottom of the HTML screen).  This was bought from Radio
Shack.

http://curtin.emf.org/synth.htm

Beware, though, I found that having a metal case with the theremin type
instrument interfered with the antenna- I can't tune it up and then close
the case and play it, and so have to play it with the case open :(.   This
is probably why Theremin cases tend to be made of wood.  There are various
arts and crafts stores that make good plain wooden boxes (the ones around
here are called Ragshop).  This would be your best bet for pre-made boxes.

good luck,

Steve C

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Steven Curtin  
Agere Systems (formerly
Lucent Technologies Microelectronics)
ph: (732)949-4404   fax: (732)949-6711
http://curtin.emf.org
sdcurtin at agere.com
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> ----------
> From: 	Casey J Crane[SMTP:apogeesunset at juno.com]
> Sent: 	Wednesday, October 17, 2001 9:37 PM
> To: 	synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> Subject: 	[sdiy] Electronic Enclosures question
> 
> Hi all,
> 
>         I've just built a Theremin type device for my step son, for Xmas,
>  and am having a hell of a time finding a box to put it in. I need
> something about 3 to 4 inches high by 20 inches wide by 6 or so inches
> deep.  I live in a small apartment so I can't do any decent carpentry.
> Does any one have any ideas for anything off the shelf ? 
> I need something especially 18 to 24 inches long for seperation of
> "pitch" and "Volume" antennas.
>         
>         Also, If I decide to wait on this project, does anyone have a
> good plan for a ring modulator based on the 3080 OTC. This project would
> be easier to box up.
> 
> Thnx, Casey
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