Simple ways to circuit bend a toy

Step 7 Sounds to be heard!

At this point we just attach the case together with the screws (you still have them, right?) and play our modified monstrosity! There are still lots of unexpected things that can happen: crashing the processor might give us a strange loop, very low pitches can make incredible rumbling noises, voices can become unintelligible. And this is the great part of playing with our modified toy! We can now have fun exploring this space of options that was created by our reusing and enhancing of something that was once destined for a boring life of obscurity.

There are a lot of sites on the web that will guide you on more complicated bending methods, as well as highlighting the multitudes of different ways to house your new creation. I can't be exhaustive, but here are a few: Reed Ghazala (one of the first to document and describe the procedure), warranty void, Get LoFi (a blog showcasing a number of projects), and casper electronics.

Comments

[graymalking]

The toy keeps the same concept, just that now is for grown ups too :D Good work.

[nknouf]

Thanks! I like doing things that give grown ups the same ability as kids to be serious and silly at the same time :-)