***** Build rating: EASY
***** Play rating: Moderate-Hard
Our disintegrated cracklebox kit is inspired by Michel Waisvisz’s Cracklebox and his use (and abuse) of one of the earliest examples of an integrated operational amplifier. The original used the LM709, an old (and obsolete) chip by today’s standards. So in our kit we have effectively taken the integrated circuit of the operational amplifier and dis-integrated it, allowing it to live on forever in kit form.
To find out more please read the full description below…
SNAP on a battery,
CRACKLE to your heart’s content,
AND POP it in your pocket to take round and show/torture all your friends!
Kit Assembly
This kit is rated as easy, takes around an hour to make and is suitable for all ages. The only equipment needed to complete this kit is a soldering iron and a pair of flush cutters. A 2-3g pack of SAC305 Lead free solder is included – just enough to build your kit!
What Is A Cracklebox?
The disintegrated cracklebox is a noise maker type instrument where the player becomes part of the circuit by interacting with the touchpads. Experimentation really is key to getting the most out of it, using fingers spread over multiple touchpads to get new, interesting sounds.
Build Support
We are unable to provide individual customer support with kit building so please see the detailed assembly guide here to gauge difficulty before purchasing. Once started, kits cannot be refunded. We also have a handy soldering tutorial here!
BECOME ONE WITH THE CIRCUIT.....
Due to the nature of the beast, playing the Cracklebox requires practise to UNLEASH IT’S POTENTIAL! Because the user is part of the circuit, different people will get different results. Even touching someone who is playing the Cracklebox will effect the sound produced!
The kit comes with a 9V pp3 battery to barrel jack connector as standard.
The user can optionally replace this with a 9V centre positive power supply.
We recommend using an alkaline battery, this is NOT INCLUDED in the kit!
| PCB | 1 |
| Rubber Feet | 4 |
| 10n Ceramic Capacitor | 2 |
| 100n Ceramic Capacitor | 1 |
| 2n2 Ceramic Capacitor | 1 |
| 100u Electrolytic Capacitor | 1 |
| 2N3904 Transistor | 15 |
| 2N3906 Transistor | 4 |
| SPDT Slide Switch | 1 |
| 5.5mm x 2.1mm Barrel Socket Plus Barrel Jack Battery Connector | 1 |
| Speaker | 1 |
| Rectangular Blue LED | 1 |
| 27k Resistor | 2 |
| 3k Resistor | 2 |
| 10k Resistor | 5 |
1k Resistor | 1 |
3k6 Resistor | 1 |
18k Resistor | 1 |
2.4k Resistor | 1 |
75R Resistor | 1 |
20k Resistor | 1 |
30k Resistor | 1 |
1M Resistor | 1 |
Rakit have a handy soldering tutorial and easy to follow assembly guides which can be followed online on our website.
They contain plenty of photos, hints and tips to help you along the way!
Shipping within the UK is £2, no matter how many kits you buy. We also ship worldwide for £10 + £2 per additional item
If you are not 100% satisfied with your kit you may return it unopened within 30 days of purchase for a refund. In the case of returns due to a change of mind you will need to pay the return postage. We cannot refund kits which have been started.