[sdiy] Simple beginner projects.

[DCMagnuson at aol.com]

>  Hi,
>     Any simple beginners projects out there? I only have experience with
>  hand-held theremins and radioshack project labs. I was wondering about
>  the next step. Any schemos would be much appreciated.
>  Thanks,
>  Joey Roo, Kanga Roo.

For beginner stuff, why not start with kit building?  It's a good way to 
practice your soldering and wiring skills before you tackle design or board 
layouts.  It's more expensive than building from scratch, but your chances 
for success are much higher, as well.

Check:
Paia (www.paia.com) for synths and a bunch of other little goodies

Midwest Analog Products (http://mall.lakes.com/~map/) A variety of stuff, 
including some analog percussion modules

Blacet Labs (www.blacet.com)  A full range of synth modules

Synthesis Technology (www.synthtech.com)  More synth modules

And there's a bunch of others available from list members (Tom Gamble, Tony 
Allgood, Chris MacDonald)  

Dave Magnuson