The Photon Blaster: a rhythmic-noise generator that is played by shining strobing LED's into and away from a pair of light-sensors, that makes crunchy drones and short rhythmic patterns.

The sound is generated by a power-starved, 4 oscillator NAND gate, ran through an internal distortion effect.

Each LED has controls for the speed and shape of the strobe. The LED's and sensors can be moved around to control the response. There is also a pair of CV inputs for controlling the LED's externally. There are also additional controls for changing timbral and rhythmic aspects of the sounds.

The entire enclosure and and controls (including buttons and knobs) are constructed from Lego bricks. Obviously many of the pieces had to be modified to make it all work, but it is pretty faithful to the Lego “system”.

Powered by 9VDC, battery or PSU will work. 1/8” (3.5mm) jacks.

Feel free to email kevin@moonarmada.com with any questions.

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