Collin's Lab: Atari Punk Console

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  • A true classic for DIY synth makers & 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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  • @antonvoy1969
    @antonvoy1969 6 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    wow, this is so retro, we used to make these boxes in the 80s, when i was about 10 years old, same chips, 555, 4000 series, 7400 series.. a bit more complex than just the 556 circuit though - more like your first box. We didn't really know what we were doing, just hacking together logic, multiplexers, shift registers, binary counters. We used to drive the neighbourhood nuts with battery operated ones, stuck to our bikes, roaming the streets, making crazy random "computer" noises..

  • @MEKON17
    @MEKON17 10 ปีที่แล้ว +224

    such expressive facial expressions

  • @dmeemd7787
    @dmeemd7787 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Those books by Forrest are by far some of the best material I've come across especially when I started learning and even now! Super awesome to see them on this channel!!!

  • @gustavosalmeron2013
    @gustavosalmeron2013 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I built one, with a 8 ohm speaker. Then, connected in parallel to my 70W amplifier. THEN, I discovered the 8 ohm speaker could work as a microphone. My underwear became wet.

  • @JamesHunterRoss
    @JamesHunterRoss 8 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Thanks for the videos! Your enthusiasm is great, your are easy to understand, and the projects are interesting. I'm not electronics guy, but I get a lot out of these videos.

  • @sean123456789
    @sean123456789 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I loved watching these videos when they came out when I was in college. And I really think they had a part in keeping me interested in electrical engineering. Now I've been working in the aerospace industry designing controllers! Thanks!

    • @pjf7044
      @pjf7044 ปีที่แล้ว

      How’s aerospace

  • @urbanesoul8400
    @urbanesoul8400 7 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    Generates some harsh square waves, so we'll use a round PCB...
    Lmao

  • @brayanosirismunozjuarez5330
    @brayanosirismunozjuarez5330 ปีที่แล้ว

    The circular PCB is amazing, Great project!

  • @kerberos623
    @kerberos623 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Colin, you made me smile, and wish to again do battle with electronics.

  • @RayMcNamaraMusic
    @RayMcNamaraMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The circular board is a really nice touch. That’s a pretty build.

  • @TottyRops
    @TottyRops 8 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I love your presentation style, it's really cool!

  • @PnPModular
    @PnPModular 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    this a great build!!! thanks for making Collin !

  • @cocobrother
    @cocobrother 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man...now that's the best trip I've seen in years. Jimi Hendrix and Woodstock...yeah. Go Collin.

  • @Coffeeeggsbacon
    @Coffeeeggsbacon 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is my favourite video series on youtube. Even better than epic meal time.

  • @shango02005
    @shango02005 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! I am going to have to build one of these! Thanks, Colin!

  • @Dr.Stein99
    @Dr.Stein99 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was awesome. Just love the reaction after the first sound, laughing out loud.

  • @TheDasFaust
    @TheDasFaust 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Awesome video, the facial expressions with the Punk going ... Classic. That's what a Terminator would look like if they could take a crap, and what it would probably sound like.

  • @felipesigne901
    @felipesigne901 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    i really like your style btw! very clear and instructive video, without much of bs other reviewer add!

  • @paulj0557tonehead
    @paulj0557tonehead 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite project is from 3 chips- The Coron DS7 . It's an easy build and a neat thing you can do is run the wires intended for the pots to a breadboard instead and then you can go from there to the pots. This way you have the stock build that works, but now you have a breadboard to create any mod you want. Quickly you will discover that you can make it a two oscillator synth without having to add any active components. I used the earphone jack on an AM radio to act as a modulated input:-)

  • @MegaHolymoly
    @MegaHolymoly 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't understand, but I love watching Collin's videos. Very interesting.

  • @g3rrar1
    @g3rrar1 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    collin's videos are the best!

  • @Aonexia
    @Aonexia 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Collin!!!!!!! He makes it so interesting with his quirks! Haa..... Love the music Collin. Please don't change it.

  • @tubeampsrule1
    @tubeampsrule1 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    That sounds soooo good!

  • @btracing
    @btracing 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a proper make! I like it.

  • @NikosIbanezRG
    @NikosIbanezRG 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Collin's videos are why I stay subbed :-)

  • @AsymptoteInverse
    @AsymptoteInverse 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've never much liked using potentiometers to control pitch. Since they're only capable of smooth transitions from one pitch to another, it's hard to make sounds with a complicated structure. This thing seems to do a pretty nice job of getting around that, though, so thumbs up to Collin! And the designers.

  • @robertransom1334
    @robertransom1334 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video. I really enjoy the earlier videos. The somewhat newer, more polished videos I like too but the older stuff is the sht.

  • @Atristiel
    @Atristiel 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I made this circuit, it's awesome!

  • @patrickweiss4600
    @patrickweiss4600 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    the Alton Brown of the electronics world, great videos

  • @plyalex
    @plyalex 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish my projects were so neatly set out and soldered!

  • @macypctutoriales
    @macypctutoriales 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    YEAHH!! More Collin please!!

  • @extrokurt
    @extrokurt 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Collin: I only watch this channel for your stuff. More, please!

  • @shadarko
    @shadarko 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I dont understand about half of what Collin is talking about, but he's still enjoyable to watch.

  • @acidchristo
    @acidchristo 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this collin!

  • @MrUdderly
    @MrUdderly 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    "The APC can generate some pretty intense square waves.... so how about a round PCB for geometric variety"
    Haha love it

  • @CRLSMORA
    @CRLSMORA 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy deserves his own channel

  • @chrisxdeboy
    @chrisxdeboy 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I made one in an Altoids tin using two photoresistors. Definitely a fun project.

  • @eSuEoS
    @eSuEoS 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i would love this man to teach me electronics at school

  • @vysakhak191
    @vysakhak191 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I made one in breadboard but with two 555 timer ic. Really good for driving parents and siblings mad especially when they are watching tv! Now I plan to transfer into pcb.

  • @Leyouz76
    @Leyouz76 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    love all dat pure sounds

  • @waheex
    @waheex 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice video and very informative. Respect

  • @Jamslerr
    @Jamslerr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What happened to this guy? He’s the best thing that ever happened to this channel.

  • @moralzmusic1007
    @moralzmusic1007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome! I love your series:) Question, can you install a CV input to trigger it with an analog sequencer?

  • @cyanogenmod72011
    @cyanogenmod72011 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just have to say: thanks for the video! and i really mean it!

  • @Rbrownsword
    @Rbrownsword 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is better than a lot of TV shows!

  • @henrisnow9799
    @henrisnow9799 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    You do these projects for fun. It SOUNDS like you do not enjoy making stuff. When somebody makes something, it sure makes you feel good when you are done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @gordon5cc
    @gordon5cc 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet vid. I'll be doing electronics next year at high school so I'll get into stuff like this. =D

  • @p0ker1sc00l
    @p0ker1sc00l 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy is absolutely great! :D

  • @BlackburnBigdragon
    @BlackburnBigdragon 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    My Atari Punk colsole is quite modded and much more expressive. I built two, put them in the same compartment, with dual controls and switches that turn the audio off between the two so you can make quick notes with it. My next Atari Punk Console experiement will be using a crap keyboard from a consignment shop to control the pitch (resistors of different values on each key. It will be monophonic, but it might be more controllable that way).

  • @jozzu7085
    @jozzu7085 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    yes! more Collin!

  • @iirmantass3
    @iirmantass3 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    This dude need to upload videos daily, with electronics tutorials for begginers would be helpful.

  • @Gell1welt69
    @Gell1welt69 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice as always

  • @iXanczy
    @iXanczy 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Collin's Lab; the only reason to subscribe to makemagazine...

  • @escaldum
    @escaldum 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    mounted today, it works!

  • @Craydon
    @Craydon 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally, something I can build!

  • @ignaciodietrich
    @ignaciodietrich 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Leonard Hofstadter + Matrix Agent = this genius!

  • @Techmatt167Official
    @Techmatt167Official 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    yes collin! make more videos bro!!!!!!!!

  • @danelio
    @danelio 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    you're the coolest geek on youtube.

  • @TristanLeblanc
    @TristanLeblanc 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the schematics on squared paper - So old school ;)

  • @thewii552
    @thewii552 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is what makezine was about. Making stuff. And learning. The rest of stuff on make, well...

  • @Paiste402
    @Paiste402 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    @Neversleeps1979
    its the look of brilliance

  • @youarebeyondthought
    @youarebeyondthought 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Collin, where do you get your background music? I absolutely love it and would like to get the tracks. Thanks!

  • @lucasmontec
    @lucasmontec 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVE THIS

  • @Chocolatchips
    @Chocolatchips 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I built and sold approximately fifty of these in 2003-2004, including one to Kaustic Machines. I believe I still have the shipping confirmation, in fact (they went to some interesting places all over the world and to some interesting people). I didn't call them "Atari Punk Synths", though. I've always found that moniker irritating, because these have not the slightest relationship with Atari hardware. I called them, "Ghetto Synths" and also "Sputnik One". To be real honest, to me, they sound pretty obnoxious compared to Atari's outstanding line of vintage audio ICs. This is strictly a starter project. You will hurt your ears and the ears of others. :D I'm sorry for all the pain I've brought others by having built these. haha The circuit, which I modified to be even more obnoxious, originally came from "Oscillators Simplified with 61 Projects", written in 1987 by Delton T. Horn. I still have that book!

    • @aleckson
      @aleckson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Actually, this circuit originally came from "Engineer's Notebook: Integrated Circuit Applications" by Forrest Mims III, published in 1980. And I still have that book.

    • @jeremyholden9159
      @jeremyholden9159 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel the same way about how it has nothing to do with punk

  • @JasonBlack66
    @JasonBlack66 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    yeah man. With regards to number 1 comment. you have the right voice for voice over, edits are good info is great. you should expand to all kinds of video's dude. Just go hard dude, GO HARD!!!!

  • @naderhumood1199
    @naderhumood1199 ปีที่แล้ว

    Terrific keep it up.

  • @henrisnow9799
    @henrisnow9799 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    COLLIN! PLEASE make a video showing the making of the 'soundlab'

  • @BV93630360JUAN
    @BV93630360JUAN 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is awesome! I always wanted to do some invention but I rather do this instead!

  • @ArushitMudgal
    @ArushitMudgal 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    @DanielLikesToast GND mainly means -ve battery connection but if both +ve and -ve conection are given than you can ignore it

  • @3117master
    @3117master 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    long live nerds long live collin. ur a rockstar

  • @diegaah
    @diegaah 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is amazing :)

  • @FREEGTAMONEY
    @FREEGTAMONEY 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    freakin cool have to say. im loving dyi electronics even more ever video i watch :D

  • @CarlRecktenwaldJr
    @CarlRecktenwaldJr 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Collin's lab is awsome.....

  • @Sw3nssoN
    @Sw3nssoN 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the background music

  • @jake_isnotcool
    @jake_isnotcool 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey collin i got an arduino uno for my birthday and ive already written a bit of code!!!!

  • @fakeapplestore4710
    @fakeapplestore4710 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Round pcbs are amazing

  • @hughman8597
    @hughman8597 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you remember the guy from the video shop in Men in black ?!? Now he´s building genius circuits !! :)

  • @adracamas
    @adracamas 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    @guitarbass95 Isn't the Wedding band supposed to be on the left hand though?

  • @AlHabib1
    @AlHabib1 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    great job

  • @steprockmedia
    @steprockmedia 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for posting! For the life of me, I don't understand why people vote down helpful tutorial videos.
    Is it because of the full frontal nerdity? Maybe a warning label should be applied.

  • @_MisterG
    @_MisterG 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    @minttuber That's the real problem with MakerShed etc- shipping doubles the price to UK, then you get stung for import duty and VAT. There's loads of stuff I want (e.g. useless machine, larson scanner, mintduino) but I'm not going to spend as much getting it as the gear costs!

  • @DavideNastri
    @DavideNastri 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Arrrghhh!!!
    Love this!

  • @GrotePVVfan
    @GrotePVVfan 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    He looks like he is in heaven when he tries his creation! :)

  • @alltidmagnus
    @alltidmagnus 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can also use a heatgun/hairdryer to heat up your right "leg" of your glasses, bend it downwards about 1cm and you'll have a set which are level on your face.
    :D

  • @nufrankz
    @nufrankz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    yay this is seriously geeky stuff!

  • @ThyMole
    @ThyMole 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    @Scotchegz If you had information about the world further than the outskirts of your city limits you would know there are other traditions elsewhere, many countries have it custom to wear the wedding band on the right hand.

  • @NLB90805
    @NLB90805 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brings back, well almost, memories of Playing Yar's Revenge on me 2600 years ago.

  • @MadeInFinland44
    @MadeInFinland44 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    @lucasmontec you seem to be right, I actually did subscribe!

  • @BebopJacob
    @BebopJacob 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you please post a link to the first device you were using or show us how to make it. I know it might take long or be a long video but you if you can make a series or something out of it I would appreciate it. Or if you can give a slide show or text instructional, anything I would be very grateful. Thanks

  • @MadeInFinland44
    @MadeInFinland44 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    @TortoiseProductions Thanks for the info, I live in Finland. :D

  • @bigun89
    @bigun89 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    First time I've seen this guy, I like him already. Where is the schematic for that first synthesizer he was playing with?

  • @MoonNuggetFilms
    @MoonNuggetFilms 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome! Keep it up

  • @scarfprickles
    @scarfprickles 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Collin, You're absolutely fantastic. I'm delighted you exist, if ever we should meet I'm buying you a pint.

  • @BestHakase
    @BestHakase 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yesterday I build one from pieces. Oh yeah!

  • @nimbus1983
    @nimbus1983 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy is the epitome of nerdiness. He is a true nerd. Also he looks like the video rental guy from Men in Black 2.

  • @strupehklemen
    @strupehklemen 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    this guy is so awesome!!
    at first he looks a bit strange.. but he kinda grows up on you with time! :D

  • @_MisterG
    @_MisterG 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    @minttuber TBH a fair few of the projects are open source or have plans for similar things, but the kits make it more convenient. I don't have access to them fancy plastic cutting machines or 3D printers :(

  • @hydrolisk1792
    @hydrolisk1792 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Collin's lab, FTW!!

  • @nikolatotev
    @nikolatotev 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are soooooooooooo right my friend

  • @BeastAirsoftReviews
    @BeastAirsoftReviews 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Collin (or anyone else),
    I am making this project right now but I am a bit stuck. I am trying to find the audio jack that you used I this video. I can't seem to find one, any help would be great!
    Thanks,
    Shane