This Disposable Vape Is Now a Synth

Full guide: https://www.digikey.com/en/maker/proj... I turned a disposable vape into a synth. In this DIY electronics build, I reuse parts from a disposable vape and combine them with a classic 555 timer oscillator circuit to make a tiny breath-controlled musical instrument. Inspired by a project from shuang cai, David Rios, and Kari Love, this tutorial covers prototyping on a breadboard, tuning the resistor ladder with photoresistors, and packing everything back into the original case. Instructable: https://www.instructables.com/Vape-Sy... Thank you ‪@digikey‬ for sponsoring this video! Parts list: 1 - 555 timer IC https://www.digikey.com/en/products/d... 1- 1k Resistor https://www.digikey.com/en/products/d... 1 - 0.01 µF Capacitor https://www.digikey.com/en/products/d... 1 - 10µF Capacitor https://www.digikey.com/en/products/d... 6 - 10k CdS Photoresistors https://www.digikey.com/en/products/d... ​​1 - Thin Speaker https://www.digikey.com/en/products/d... Small Perforated Circuit Board https://www.digikey.com/en/products/d... Alternatives: https://www.digikey.com/short/hhfqvw3v Wire (Solid Core 22 gauge & stranded soft 30 gauge) https://www.digikey.com/en/products/d... https://www.digikey.com/en/products/d... Alternatives: https://www.digikey.com/short/hjp4jb00 Heat-resistant tape https://www.digikey.com/short/zz5thwm1 00:00 Intro 01:34 Thank you DigiKey 02:09 Open the vape 03:17 Build the circuit 06:55 Modify the case 09:49 Test and final assembly 10:38 Outro Becky Stern is a maker living in NYC, publishing DIY projects about technology, and crafts from her Brooklyn studio.    / beckystern   previous video:    • How PCBs and LEDs are Made | Made In Shenzhen   this time last year:    • What's Inside Continuous Glucose Monitors?   Connect with Becky: https://beckystern.com/newsletter/   / bekathwia     / bekathwia   http://www.instructables.com/member/b...   / bekathwia     / bekathwia     / beckystern   🎶 Music is from epidemicsound.com 📷 Camera gear: Panasonic GH5s: https://amzn.to/30ZohKn Panasonic GH4: http://amzn.to/2koi4GU main lens: https://amzn.to/2MpHIbs wide lens: http://amzn.to/2Ee6hBQ macro lens: http://amzn.to/2jaoXq9 magic arm: http://amzn.to/2rlEdZS As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases you make using my affiliate links.