Pimped Out Megaphone Helmet

 by talbotron22
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Here I show how you can very simply modify a megaphone to accept 1/8" line input from an iPod, and mount the megaphone on top of a motorcycle helmet. The resulting "Mega Helmet" delivers the maximal aural stupidity allowed by law.
 
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Step 1: Get a motorcycle helmet

Get a motorcycle helmet. I picked up this Honda one at a yard sale for $5.
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agent harmsy says: Sep 30, 2010. 10:22 PM
All you need is the laser collection sound effect. That is ALL! :D
F-17 says: Jul 29, 2010. 7:52 PM
That is the coolest F**king thing iv'e ever seen
Toulouse says: Jun 7, 2009. 10:12 PM
"maximum aural stupidity allow by law" best quote!!!
abellicious says: Jun 7, 2009. 9:10 AM
Genius
spydercanopus says: Jun 1, 2009. 8:40 AM
Sweeeet!! Maybe now I won't get beat up so bad by the cops at Truth rallies!
Mr. Grumpus says: May 29, 2009. 9:34 AM
Take that, Jake and Elwood!!
butterflycookies says: May 29, 2009. 8:34 AM
look at me, im stupid!!
CybergothiChe says: May 25, 2009. 11:57 PM
SWEET, I want one!
sajo says: May 2, 2009. 10:16 PM
Imagine riding a motorcycle with this on, annoying the people anywhere nearby
aplauche says: Apr 16, 2009. 7:45 AM
hahahaha! you are my hero i am building one of these TODAY i will let you know how it goes
1Scray says: Apr 13, 2009. 2:16 PM
I just found this and I must say that it is truly awesome. Add a couple beers, a public place and nothing good can come from it, this has so much Jackass potential it is not even funny..........IN SHORT I LOVE IT.
btop says: Apr 11, 2009. 1:11 PM
"The blues brothers! One night only" Im liking this.
Phiber_Optik says: Jul 23, 2008. 9:38 AM
This sounds great for parties and dorm room hi jinks, but don't wear this helmet while riding. It'll snap your neck in a fall. Also, the second incarnation has holes drilled into the helmet shell for brackets. The integrity of the helmet is now severely compromised.
ubr.bzkr in reply to Phiber_OptikApr 11, 2009. 11:23 AM
well then just dont fall, he didnt mention ever riding a bike with it just playing soft ball with it. I wish i had a megaphone, this thing could be so much fun!
awkrin says: May 17, 2008. 12:17 PM
and what's the sue of this? I mean, if u'r gonna ride a bike while talking, noone will hear u. if u'r running, same thing, and the megaphone was made to stay the same.
btop in reply to awkrinApr 11, 2009. 11:10 AM
?
2fst4u in reply to awkrinDec 29, 2008. 12:46 AM
what are you talking about? of course people can hear you. thats the POINT of the contraption
fultron89 says: Apr 10, 2009. 5:13 PM
how is this feature only now? It's been FOUR YEARS. So worth it...
nighthunter says: Nov 20, 2008. 2:39 PM
Hey this is just what I need to night hunt with. I could hook up wild pig/other MP3 sounds and hunt with a 3MM/candle light power red lens spot light mounted on my scope, Generation 3 night vision glasses. This is the perfect red neck Christmas present.
Krazyklown says: Sep 18, 2008. 12:31 AM
Lol you should get a motorcycle and while driving to your college teams game scream out your team name...
baneat says: Sep 10, 2008. 11:20 AM
HAH! CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW???
F1X0R says: Sep 1, 2008. 6:35 AM
Wonderful. But I think this might increase drag and full consumption a bit!
DIY Dave says: Apr 12, 2007. 6:57 PM
How much does a mega phone cost?
F1X0R in reply to DIY DaveSep 1, 2008. 6:35 AM
if your in the uk rapidonline do them for about 50gbp.
drummonkey92 in reply to DIY DaveMay 17, 2008. 11:37 AM
he said in another comment that it was $99 in radio shack mite be better looking on ebay tho
juneapaluna says: Jul 29, 2008. 3:08 PM
Lol, nice idea.
jeradhoy424 says: May 17, 2008. 12:10 PM
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Lego man in reply to jeradhoy424May 17, 2008. 12:37 PM
Spam....I think.....oh well....
drummonkey92 says: May 17, 2008. 11:43 AM
sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet!
classicrocker12 says: Jul 12, 2006. 12:06 AM
i ride a goped and i think this would be a pretty nifty 'stereo' and redneck cell phone for while im riding. also a good way to persuade the pregnant mother to move her baby carriage off the sidewalk. (just kidding)
drummonkey92 in reply to classicrocker12May 17, 2008. 11:40 AM
redneck cell phone hahaha
darkmuskrat says: Mar 31, 2008. 10:33 PM
I love the last picture :P i would hate to listen to this :D
loki233 says: Dec 29, 2007. 6:21 AM
this is simultaneously the best and second or third to worst idea i ever heard of... :P one of a kind, dude. nice job!
littlechef37 says: Nov 23, 2007. 10:51 PM
Lol thats awsome
Hawaii00000 says: Nov 14, 2007. 12:28 PM
Ha ha ha I want one!!!!
thevenerablez says: Jun 21, 2007. 8:31 PM
This is amazing.
joshspazjosh says: Nov 21, 2005. 1:43 PM
How much did the megaphone cost?
thevenerablez in reply to joshspazjoshJun 21, 2007. 8:28 PM
I know, I'm replying 19 months after you posted. Anyways, they are $99. Here it is from RadioShack's site: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103828&cp=&sr=1&origkw=powerhorn&kw=powerhorn&parentPage=search
chunkymuggen says: May 27, 2007. 9:45 AM
dis...is...freakin...awesom
talbotron22 (author) in reply to chunkymuggenMay 28, 2007. 10:45 PM
Why thank you. I have since upgraded this helmet significantly. I gave it a new paint job and added some electroluminescent wire for nighttime pizazz. Most importantly I have improved the way the megaphone is mounted by installing proper metal brackets. Basically I took a couple of 4" L braces, bent them to shape, then drilled holes into the helmet and bolted them on. A couple of big hose clamps from Home Depot were used to secure the megaphone to the brackets. Pix below.
helmet1.jpghelmet2.jpg
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