DIY electronic musical instruments and soldering kits

Scout Synth DIY Electronics Kit

$42.00 - $65.00
  • Scout Synth DIY Electronics Kit
  • Scout Synth DIY Electronics Kit

This is the DIY Electronics Kit for the Scout Synth. It requires through-hole soldering and takes about 45min to assemble.

It's available with and without 3D-printed parts. If you have access to a 3D-printer, you can print it yourself! (You will need the printed parts, so don't just get the electronics by themselves.)

More about the Scout:

The Scout is an Arduino-compatible, monophonic, square wave synth. It's a no frills baby, baby!

  • 17 keys
  • Custom PCB and 3D-printed hardware
  • Satisfying "clicky" tactile switches
  • Built-in amplifier, speaker, and output jack
  • Powered by 3 AAA batteries
  • Open-source and ready to be hacked. Re-programmable with FTDI cable (not included)

Also available in bulk and fully assembled.

Version: A

Read more about the Scout here.

External controls:17 keys, volume knob, on/off switch
Dimensions:6.25"x 3.5" x 1.4"
IC Chips:ATMega328P, LM386
Input/output:1/8" line out, UART header

Online assembly guide:
https://oskitone.github.io/scout/
(To save cost, trees, and frustration from outdated information, printed instructions are not included. The online guide will always be up to date!)
STLs for 3D-printing:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4933700