OSCILLATORS It
belongs to a series of CMOS logic chips called 4000B and interfaces
with other chips of the series seamlessly. The series dates back to
the sixties, but is still relevant in sound electronics and DIY. The
CD4060 contains an oscillator with adjustable frequency and a divider,
that outputs 10 different subfrequencies.
Olegtron 4060 is based on an RC-oscillator example from CD4060
datasheet, with the addition of a current limiting
"starve"-potentiometer known from the world of circuit bending. The
rest is just user interface design, highlighting of course the
innovative patchboard that makes a good platform for
experimenting.
+ Stand alone sound generator: plug in to your amp or headphones
(start with low volume!)
+ Synth control: send CV, clock and gate signals to your synth
and from the synth to 4060!
+ Bipolar signal generator: TRS connector ground can be set to
any signal (internal jumper)
+ Circuit bending: trigger toy buttons and modulate pitch with the
signals
+ Electronics lab: generates 10 bits of test signal usable in
various projects
+ Sound manipulation: feed amplified signals to 4060 and output them
with a no-fi flavor!
+ Light sequencing: connect single- or multicolored LEDs straight or
via a driver
+ Drive micro motors directly (internal 180R starve resistor must be
shorted) or with a driver
+ Combine above uses and keep everything in the same fluctuating
sync!
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