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Controlling DC (Pager) Motor with Audio Signal

I'm trying to control a DC (pager) motor with a sound signal so that I can use an audio synthesizer to control the speed of the motor. I'm hoping to modulate the speed of the motor …
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How to get higher frequency from DC power supply?

I desoldered a comp, HY-05 Electro-magnetic sound generator, from a broken motherboard. Its DCV is 3~8V, operating frequency 2400 plus or minus 200 Hz. I can get a small metallic …
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Polyphonic sounds from a microcontroller?

I can make monophonic sounds by toggling a single pin (at a varying rate) connected to a piezo buzzer. How can I generate two mixed audio signals in software to create polyphony? …
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Simple (?) pressure activated sound

I'm thinking about putting together something simple for my young son's soccer team. I'd like to build a simple circuit that could be placed on/underneath the laces of their shoes …
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Electronics kits, any requests?

I'm always looking for interesting electronics kits with a music or audio based theme. I've recently started an online shop selling a basic electronics kit, the Posc pocket oscilla …
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How do I detect the pattern of the knock on a door, and use it as a signature to unlock a door?

How do I detect the pattern of the knock on a door, and use it as a signature to unlock a door?