Supplements prior post (for the excessively keen): DIY piezoelectric material. Rochelle salt crystals from - baking soda (Sodium bicarnonate) or Washing soda (Sodium Carbonate) - and potassium bitartrate (cream of tartar - care - see text) http://rimstar.org/materials/piezo/how_to_make_rochelle_salt_piezoelectric_= crystal.htm DIY video 6m34 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DE1Ct3VUWvhQ Growing single crystals http://www.seawhy.com/xlone.html Testing Rochelle salt material for piezoelectric activity http://rimstar.org/materials/piezo/rochelle1.htm R --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .