Hackteria Network Zines Library/Sound and Electronics
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Sound and Electronics
Fanzina Chapter 2 – Rust Potentiometers
- Author: Nico Restberg / Fabrica Marciana
- Format: Leaflet BW, 6+8+8pp
- Language: Multi
- Date: —
◈ ARCHIVIST SUMMARY: The second chapter of Fabrica Marciana’s Spanish-language electronics series. It shifts focus from multimeter mechanics to the building blocks of circuitry—Resistors and LEDs. The zine uses a playful "Marciana" (Martian) aesthetic to demystify technical standards like Ohm’s Law and resistor color coding.◈
- Machine Extraction: 14-page manual covering basic electronic components. Detailed sections on:
- Resistors: physical identification, schematic symbols, and the OHM color code table. - LEDs: series vs. parallel wiring diagrams, voltage drop calculations (5.1V total example), and Ohm's law applications for current limiting. - Power Supplies: Switching adapter technical specifications (100-240V input, 5V/2000mA output) and safety notes on Voltage vs. Amperage. ⚠️ Analyzed via VIP Vision Protocol.
- Key Concepts: Resistor Color Code, Ohm's Law, LED Circuitry, Power Supply Safety, Fabrica Marciana
Fanzina Chapter 3 – Feedback Rituals
- Author: Arnont Nongyao / Marc Dusseiller
- Format: Leaflet BW, 6+8+8pp
- Language: Multi
- Date: —
◈ ARCHIVIST SUMMARY: Chapter 3 of the Fabrica Marciana series introduces active components and logical switches. It focuses on the 4066 CMOS chip and Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT) through highly accessible hydraulic metaphors. The zine frames these complex components as the "brains" of toy-circuit bending and sound sequencing.◈
- Machine Extraction: 11-page manual focusing on integrated circuits and switching.
- 4066 CMOS Bilateral Switch: Pinout diagram (X1/Y1 to VDD/GND), internal logic explanation, and an example of a toy sequencer circuit. - Transistors: NPN/PNP theory explained via a hydraulic tap analogy (Low Pressure Control vs. High Pressure Flow). Covers Emisor (Emitter), Base, and Colector (Collector) pin identification across various packages (TO-92, TO-220, etc.). - Family CMOS 4000: Mention of 4051 multiplexers and the potential for complex sequencers and logic gates. ⚠️ Analyzed via VIP Vision Protocol.
- Key Concepts: 4066 CMOS Logic, Transistor Pinouts (NPN/PNP), Hydraulic Analogy, Circuit Bending, Toy Sequencers
Fanzina Chapter 1 – What is Electricity?
- Author: Fabrica Marciana (Forrest Mims III influence)
- Format: Leaflet BW, 6pp
- Language: Spanish
- Date: —
◈ ARCHIVIST SUMMARY: The introductory chapter of the Fabrica Marciana series, grounding the rebellious maker philosophy in the practical mastery of the Digital Multimeter. It cites the legendary Forrest Mims III as a primary influence and encourages copyleft distribution.◈
- Machine Extraction: 6-page introductory manual focusing on basic measurement.
- Multimeter Mastery: Detailed anatomical guide to the UNI-T DT830B, including the rotary selector settings for Tension (CC/CA), Resistance (Ohms), and Current (A). - Continuity: Explains the "pitido" (beep) as a tool for circuit debugging. - Philosophy: Explicitly mentions "circuit bending", "hardware hacking", and "cultura copyleft". - Credits: Fabrica Marciana / Forrest Mims III. ⚠️ Analyzed via VIP Vision Protocol.
- Key Concepts: Digital Multimeter (DT830B), Continuity Testing, Circuit Bending Philosophy, Copyleft Culture, Basic Electricity (V/A/R)
GBMN workshopology
- Author: Marc Dusseiller / Arnont Nongyao
- Format: 32pp
- Language: English
- Date: 2023
◈ ARCHIVIST SUMMARY: "A Workshopology Zine" by Arnont Nongyao & Marc Dusseiller (2023). This extensive document traces the lineage of a specific noise-generating circuit from its origins with Khvay Loeung (a funeral sound master in Phnom Penh) through its replication across Southeast Asia and Europe. It heavily emphasizes "workshopology" as an artistic practice, teaching how to build audio synthesizers from pencil graphite, LDR sensors, and trash.◈
- Machine Extraction: Based solely on the provided text, the following is a factual summary of the zine's content:Title and Authorship: The zine is titled "GBMN Journey: Gentle But Make Noise, A Workshopology Zine." It is authored by Arnont Nongyao and Marc Dusseiller (aka dusja). It was released in 2023 under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International license.Core Subject: The zine documents the development, execution, and reproduction of a specific creative workshop methodology called "Gentle But Make Noise" (GBMN). The workshop was originally developed by Arnont Nongyao and later reproduced and reflected upon by Marc Dusseiller.Workshop Description: The GBMN workshop is an experimental sound workshop focused on constructing simple noise generators. Participants use local and found objects (e.g., plastic bottles, wood, paper, trash, motorcycle parts) as a base. The noise generator is created by combining a simple electronic circuit with either a pencil drawing or an LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) sensor. The workshop concludes with participants playing the instruments together.Origin and Inspiration:
• The simple circuit noise-making technique was taught to Arnont Nongyao by Khvay Loeung (1940-2020), a sound inventor and master of funeral events in Phnom Penh. They used the noise to communicate due to a lack of a common language. • The name "Gentle But Make Noise" was inspired by a phrase used by Takayuki Yamamoto to introduce Arnont in Sapporo in 2020. • The first GBMN workshop
- Key Concepts: (pending analysis)
Krautsource Energy
- Author: Miranda Moss / Maya Minder / Ralf Schreiber
- Format: 8pp
- Language: English
- Date: 2022
◈ ARCHIVIST SUMMARY: Explores the intersection of food fermentation and energy harvesting. Documents DIY bio-batteries powered by sauerkraut and other fermented organic matter.◈
- Machine Extraction: Summary of Zine ContentOrganizers and Affiliation:The workshop was conducted by Miranda Moss, Maya Minder, and Ralf Schreiber under the initiative CIPke (Initiative for Women with a Sense for Technology, Science and Art). It took place at the Kersnikova Institute in Ljubljana in 2021.Core Subject:The workshop focused on constructing Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs) using anaerobic microbes and low-power electronics to generate electricity. The stated goal was to demystify DIY biotechnology and critique mainstream narratives of energy production, storage, transmission, and consumption.Workshop Activities and Tools:1. Microbial Fuel Cell Construction: - Materials: Ceramic plant pots, gluten powder, graphite powder, activated charcoal (either purchased or homemade from firewood and lemons), non-corrosive stainless steel wire, crocodile clips, oats, elastic bands, wooden sticks, and aluminum mesh. - Substrates (anaerobic): Urine, old sauerkraut, mud, old yogurt, sea water, chicken manure, or cow manure mixed with water. The text specifies using only waste materials and avoiding disruption of ecosystems (e.g., not using healthy topsoil). - Procedure: - Cathode (001): A mixture of gluten powder and activated charcoal is cooked into a "seitan" paste, applied to the outside of the ceramic pot, and dried. - Anode (002): A paste of oat liquid and graphite powder is applied to the inside of the pot. A non-corrosive wire is wedged inside. - Assembly (003): The pot is placed in a non-conductiv
- Key Concepts: (pending analysis)
Indonesia Noise Experimental - MiniZine 2024
- Author: Not specified
- Format: A3 full-colour, cover + 8pp
- Language: Not specified
- Date: 2022
◈ ARCHIVIST SUMMARY: A high-density procedural directory and event calendar for the Indonesian noise and experimental music scene as of May 2024. Produced using Adobe InDesign, the zine serves as a socio-technical map of DIY laboratory nodes, festivals, and archival releases across the archipelago.◈
- Machine Extraction: This artifact, titled *INDONESIA NOISE-EXPERIMENTAL MINI ZINE (Connect & Share)*, functions as a procedural directory and event calendar for the Indonesian noise scene circa May 2024. The zine documents major festivals including the Cirebon Noise Festival, Jogja Noise Bombing, Malang Noise Festival, and Solo Harsh Fest. It highlights key archival releases such as *Pekak! Indonesian Noise 1995-2015* and *INDONOISIA* (released via the HNM label). The narrative profiles multiple regional collectives: ASKARA KOLEKTIF (Batu), 0341MHARSHZ (Malang), KOMBO.LAB (Yogyakarta), FLESH FLY NOISE (Sumatra), Unen Unen Ambyar (East Java), and Banyunoise (Purwokerto). A technical section is dedicated to the *Kenali Rangkai Pakai* (KRP) project by Lintang Raditya, documenting DIY synthesizer units such as the VL MONSTER and MICRODRONE mk II. The document also includes a global screening schedule for the *NOISE IS SERIOUS SHIT* documentary, covering 31 cities across Indonesia, Southeast Asia, and Europe. The visual language is defined by high-contrast greyscale collages, circuit diagrams, and stompbox illustrations, underpinned by the slogan: “NO LIMIT, NO BORDER, CONNECT AND SHARE, FREE ACCESS FOR EVERYONE.”
- Key Concepts: Indonesian Noise Scene, DIY Synthesizers (KRP), Jogja Noise Bombing, Translocal Zine Networks, Circuit Bending Protocols, Noise-as-Archival-Resistance
Powerharvest Fanzine
- Author: Ralf Schreiber / Miranda Moss / Maya Minder
- Format: 1pp
- Language: English
- Date: 2022
◈ ARCHIVIST SUMMARY: Short, single-page poster/fanzine covering DIY power harvesting concepts and lo-fi energy generation techniques.◈
- Machine Extraction: Summary of Zine ContentThe text is a zine titled "Krautsource Energy" by Ralf Schreiber, Maya Minder, and Miranda Moss. It presents a workshop on energy harvesting electronics and sauerkraut.Tangible Subjects and Themes:
• Energy generation from biological waste sources: sauerkraut, urine, and mud. • Circular energy concepts. • Production of small amounts of electricity. • Care for energy-producing bacteria, human bodies, and the environment. • DIY technologies.Workshops and Instructions:1. Sauerkraut Recipe: - Ingredients: 500g cabbage, 15g salt. - Instructions: Grate cabbage thinly (using a sauerkraut grater or ordinary grater, with parental assistance). Mash cabbage with salt in a large bowl. Fill a jar airtight to the top border. Close and ferment sealed for at least two weeks. Readiness is indicated when bubbling stops.2. Seitan Recipe: - Ingredients: 500g flour, 5 deciliters of water, cheese cloth. - Instructions: Knead dough as for bread. Wrap dough in cheese cloth and let sit overnight in water. The next day, remove dough and divide into four pieces. Cook the four lumps in bouillon water. Finished seitan can be fried as shredded meat pieces.Tools Mentioned: • Sauerkraut grater (or ordinary grater). • Bowl. • Jar (airtight). • Cheese cloth.
- Key Concepts: (pending analysis)
Sensewalking Flux
- Author: Helmi Hardian / Angela Sunaryo
- Format: 30pp
- Language: English/Indonesian
- Date: 2025
◈ ARCHIVIST SUMMARY: "Sensewalking Flux" documentation by Helmi Hardian & Angela Sunaryo (2025). Focuses on DIY electronics, sensory walks, and translating environmental data into sound.◈
- Machine Extraction: Based solely on the provided text, the following is a factual summary of the zine's content.Title and Core Concept: The zine is titled "Sensewalking Flux." It describes a participatory research workshop focused on multisensory navigation and experimental sound-making as methods for perceiving and interpreting space.Workshop Structure: The workshop is structured in three phases:1. Sensewalking & Mapping: Participants engage in guided sensory walks, using sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste. Observations are recorded via sketches, textures, and notations to create a "generative graphic score."2. DIY Bio-Synth Assembly: Participants assemble a light-sensitive synthesizer that converts visual stimuli into sound.3. Collective Audio-Visual Performance: The generated score guides an improvised public performance combining movement, sound, and visual projections.Exercises (Phase 1 Detail): The zine details five specific sensory exercises:
• Exercise I: Footwork – Mapping the Unseen Movements: Participants observe and sketch the pathways created by moving people, animals, or machines, differentiating between steady walks, pauses, and sprints. • Exercise II: Tuning In – Drawing with Your Ears: Participants close their eyes, listen to a space, and document sounds by writing, sketching their shapes, or recording voice notes. They are prompted to identify the loudest and quietest sounds, feel vibrations, and describe sound textures. • Exercise III: Smell Notes – The Space’s Invisible La
- Key Concepts: (pending analysis)
Wurmophon leaflet
- Author: Marc Dusseiller (dusjagr)
- Format: A4 landscape, 2pp
- Language: English
- Date: 2025
◈ ARCHIVIST SUMMARY: A two-page technical assembly guide for the “Wurmophon” (also known as “KUBU PHONE”), a stereo piezo microphone pre-amplifier. Developed by Marc Dusseiller (dusjagr) in 2025 for the KUBU Summer Programme in Björkboda, Finland, it bridges historical piezo techniques with modern SMD construction.◈
- Machine Extraction: This technical assembly guide for the “Wurmophon” (also known as “KUBU PHONE”) was produced for the KUBU Summer Programme 2025 in Björkboda, Finland. Authored by Marc Dusseiller (dusjagr) in 2025, the document details the assembly of the stereo piezo microphone pre-amplifier derived from the Piez-Amp originally developed by Ralf Schreiber and Uwe Schüler. The leaflet supplies a complete Bill of Materials listing an MCP6002 (CDC6002) op-amp, 0805 SMD LEDs, 4148 diodes, PJ3106A 3.5 mm stereo jacks, and a USB-C power input. It includes a schematic for the stereo pre-amplifier stage operating across a 1.8 V–5.5 V range, alongside specialized assembly procedures: introductory surface-mount soldering, integrated-circuit leg bending, and piezo disk attachment based on Richard Lerman’s 1985/1998 drawings. Additional notes reference experimentation with electromagnetic spectrum coils and 3D-printed enclosures.
- Key Concepts: Wurmophon / KUBU PHONE, Stereo piezo pre-amplifier, Marc Dusseiller (dusjagr) / KUBU 2025, Richard Lerman piezo soldering (1985/1998), SMD hand-soldering for beginners, Electromagnetic spectrum coils
