DIY: REM Pod Clone

In this tutorial, I will demonstrate how to create a REM Pod clone for ghost hunting or paranormal research using Mad Lab’s Junior Theremin.

Components Needed

• Mad Lab’s Junior Theremin Kit

• Enclosure or stuffed animal

Jurnior Theremin Kit

Tools Needed

• Soldering iron and solder

Step 1 – Solder the kit

• Follow the directions to assemble the Jr. Theremin

Step 2 – Test the Jr. Theremin Circuit Board

1. Power on the circuit board and test by moving your hand near the antenna wire.

- The lights and sound should trigger

Step 3 – Install circuit board into an enclosure or stuffed animal

1. Use your craft skill to install the circuit board into an enclosure or stuffed animal.

You can get a Mad Lab’s Junior Theremin from Amazon for about $20.

Junior Theremin on Amazon

Notes:

• The long leg of a component is the positive side.

• Resistors can be installed either way.

• Pay attention to polarized capacitors, they have a positive side.

• Pay attention to ICs installation direction and notch. There are two ICs.

555 Timer Notch