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a homeschooling blog about Simon, a young mathematician and programmer, and his little sister Neva. Visit https://simontiger.com

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By Geeks out of the Box Posted on October 26, 2016

Simon’s invention idea

Simon told me today he invented a new electronics kit that would allow him to “make” any misical instrument he wanted. Outside at the playground he indulged in listing all … Continue reading Simon’s invention idea

Categories: Coding, Electricity, Experiments, Milestones, Simon makes gamez, SparkFunTags: elecronics, Electricity, electronic music, inventions, Music, SparkFun
By Geeks out of the Box Posted on September 20, 2016September 20, 2016

Disco!

It’s been a great weekend with our Amsterdam friends. We visited two households and at both Simon was given workshops by advanced users of synth software and hardware. He was … Continue reading Disco!

Categories: Electricity, Music, PhysicsTags: electronic music, Music
By Geeks out of the Box Posted on September 5, 2016

Simon studied prototype modules today

In this video Simon explains the use of the LittleBits proto module (a module that can be worked on to make your own new module) using a graph he made … Continue reading Simon studied prototype modules today

Categories: Electricity, LittleBits, MusicTags: Electricity, electronic music, LittleBits
By Geeks out of the Box Posted on August 24, 2016

How many volts is the central C?

Simon has discovered that every piano key on the electric piano corresponds to a certain voltage/ amount of energy/ electricity. He found this out by playing with his electric piano … Continue reading How many volts is the central C?

Categories: Electricity, Experiments, LittleBits, Music, PianoTags: electric circuits, electronic music, LittleBits, Music
By Geeks out of the Box Posted on July 29, 2016

Simon’s disco

Simon built a LittleBits circuit with a sequencer where high pitches make the fan run faster And here the “music” circuit is snapped to light wire

Categories: Electricity, Experiments, LittleBits, Milestones, Physics, PianoTags: electronic music, LittleBits
By Geeks out of the Box Posted on July 27, 2016

Our home sounds weirder and weirder

The LittleBits Synth Kit has arrived! Actually, Simon isn’t turning 7 for another two weeks but he just couldn’t wait until his birthday to experiment with this whimsical set encompassing both electricity … Continue reading Our home sounds weirder and weirder

Categories: Electricity, LittleBits, Physics, PianoTags: electronic music, LittleBits

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