EPE StyloPIC
Approx construction cost US$40
Have fun with a modern interpretation of a classic musical instrument!
Rolf Harris is well known these days for his concern for sick animals. Back in the 1970s (and later) though, he was popular as an entertainer who would delight his audience by (amongst many other activities) playing the didgeridoo, wobble-board and the Stylophone. The latter was a compact hand-held electronic musical instrument having a built-in keyboard that was activated by an electrically conductive stylus.
The EPE StyloPIC pays homage to this classic design, which is now relegated to the depths of history and enthusiasts' web sites (although we know some readers still have the real thing, and second-hand ones can still be found!). It is really simple in its concept, yet remarkably fun to play!
More details on this construction project can be found in the July 2002 issue of EPE Online, the world's first web-delivered electronics and computing hobbyist magazine.
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