Theremin

Re-create a classic electronic instrument with Sparki's ultrasonic sensor

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Lessons You Should Know

Theremin

Introduction

A theremin is a musical instrument that is played by holding your hand in front of a sensor. The farther out from the sensor, the higher the tone.

Today, we’re going to make Sparki into a theremin, using the ultrasonic range finder as input, and the buzzer as output.

 

What You’ll Need

 

How It Works

This program makes Sparki into a theremin, using Sparki’s ultrasonic distance sensor to measure the hand distance, and the buzzer to play the tone:

 

If you have enjoyed what you have learned here, and if you have not read it yet, you may find the other lesson about making music interesting: Making Music with the Accelerometer.