CircuitMess Synthia
- Grades: 6+
- Number of Students: 1-2
- Number of Lessons: 1 build
- Contact Hours: N.A.
- Additional Resources: Product Brochure, Creator's Booklet, Build Guides/Lessons
PLEASE NOTE: This product requires a soldering kit to assemble. Soldering kit sold separately. Please see the CircuitMess Took Pack here.
Highlights:
Build & Code Your Own Synth
Synthia combines functions of a sampler, drum machine, sequencer, & synthesizer and teaches about digital sound production.
How Does It Work?
- Assemble Synthia with the help of the fun and clear instructions
- Learn about components needed for digital sound production
- Have fun playing the pre-loaded music and making your own beats
- Code your own custom apps
Get Synthesized
Synthia is a fun & unique music machine that combines the functions of a sampler, drum machine, sequencer & synthesizer. Create any beat using Synthia. There are five tracks you can use to make your perfect sound mix.
Create A Custom Lightshow
Synthia has 121 onboard LEDs that you can combine in your own creative way. Have fun hosting a disco party.
Five Tracks, Thousands of Combinations:
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Record Your Voice Into Synthia:
You can record your own samples into Synthia with the help of a built-in MEMS microphone. Wanna make a beat using the sound of your burps?
Let’s do it!
Curriculum or Lesson Topics:
Build Synthia and Learn STEM Skills
Hardware Skills:
- Soldering & hardware assembly
- Music sequencer and digital sound sample editing
- MEMS microphones and sound production
- Microcomputers & other electronic components
Coding Skills:
- Coding in C++ & CircuitBlocks
- Digital-to-Analog signal conversion
- Editing sound recordings
- How to custom code sound effects & light shows
What’s Included:
- Main circuit board
- Plastic casing
- Speaker
- Rubber anti-slip pads
- Brass standoffs
- USB-C cable
- Bolts
- Pushbuttons
- Button caps
- Headphone jack
- Rotary encoders
- Slider potentiometers
- Plastic caps for sliders
- Plastic knobs
PLEASE NOTE: This product requires a soldering kit to assemble. Soldering kit sold separately. Please see the CircuitMess Took Pack here.
Additional Information and Resources:
Special Notes and Considerations:
⚠WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
PLEASE NOTE: This product requires a soldering kit to assemble. Soldering kit sold separately. Please see the CircuitMess Took Pack here.
PLEASE NOTE: This product is intended for users age 11+. Make sure to have an adult present to help with the assembly process. It's okay to ask for help!