Easy Lego iPod Speaker for less than 2 $ !

My sister wanted some speakers for her iPod. She showed me speakers she liked. It was some
speakers made with Lego... When I looked at the price...... 25+ bucks for a piece of Lego with some speakers.... I told her I could make a similar thing for ... free or almost... The only difference would be where the speaker would be located... on top instead of the bottom.

Step 1 Before Begining

Here what you will need to do the project :

- Lego block (will contain speakers) ( I took a 8 x 2 x thick lego block) - Found in my closet
- Lego block (will act as the back plate) ( 8 x 2 x thin) - Also found in my closet.
- 2 small speakers - I ordered 2 samples from Project Unlimited (Part number AS01508MR-R)
- Headphone jack (1/8") - Old one from a extension cable
- Hot glue
- Soldering Iron, Vacuum plunger, solder
- Dremel tool
- Needle-nose pliers, wire cutter, cable stripper
- Wires (you could use so telephone wires, would get the job done)
- Safety Glasses Important !!!!
- Spare time
- Patience

Optional:
- Multimeter/Continuity tester

Cost of this project : .... 0 $ USD... which is also 0 $ CND or 0 euro... God I like 0. As I said earlier, I found my Lego block in my closet.... I had an old extension cable for the audio jack and I ordered sample speakers... so, every components were free... :)

But, I guess if you didn't have an audio jack... this could add up... 1 or 2 bucks... or 10 minutes of hard-looking in you house to find a broken pair of headphones.

Comments

[GASSYPOOTS]

speakers cast more than $2

[iApple guy]

Your URL is not working for me. It says... 404 file or directory not found. Please help! Thanks!

[iApple guy]

Your URL is not working for me. It says... 404file or directory not found.

[iApple guy]

Yor URL is not working it says... 404 page or directory not found

[elco_chan]

Just ordered the speakers!!! will post pics soon!!!

[gunman15]

i just got something different

[menace4]

Should I Put My real name in the sample speakers  requesting page?
and what must i type in the "title" field?

[Agurri]

I don't see why you wouldn't put you real name. You are just ordering sample, it's not a crime ;). In the title field, I think it's either Mr or Ms, depending on your gender :)

[TheBigT92]

What did you put in for the application part of your sample order?

[Agurri]

I don't quite remember what I wrote... but it must have been something like Personal project...

[dhvinay]

can u please tell me from where u ordered the speakers ?
And if u pls send me the url to the website...

[TSC]

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[minimas1323]

What did you put for the your company name when ordering the speakers?

[cellopants]

[Your city name] Audio works.

[lil_timmy1990]

Super glue the back on. That would surely hold it.

[Agurri]

Actually... the problem is not how powerful the glue is... but where will it stick inside the case... there's nothing but some cables and speakers.... I had the same problem with the hot glue.

[LargePaperCup]

try filling the brick with speakers with hot glue, let it dry and file the edges of the back pl8 and then super glue it

[pryrofreak119]

i use plyers to get that stuff out you just stick one of the tips inside the hole squeeze and twist and the excess plastic i use a file

[Big_buck_hunter]

Hey when u ordered the sampels were they free thanks

[AzraelUK]

The iPod connector does give you line out, much the same as the headphone jack. That'd make for a device more similar to the one your sister was after.

[minimas1323]

nvm it just worked for me. thanks

[minimas1323]

when i clicked a request for a sample speaker it said that there was an error

[Agurri]

Err, sorry, I can't help you there.... I ordered 3-4 times from this compagny without any problem... Just fill out the form correctly ... and well.. it worked for me :S.

[wangtrevor]

can u use a soder for this step?

[Agurri]

As I explained in Step 2, I used a Dremel tool. Using this method, I could remove chunks of plastics, instead or burning plastic with the soldering iron.

[wangtrevor]

how do you get the sample speakers?

[Agurri]

Clicking on the link provided in Step 1, you just ask for a quote sample from the compagny. Free of charge.

[Kyda]

Like poi_pai said though, if i were to use earbud speakers, would the sound be the same as regular earbuds in a differen visible form or would it be, well, loud?

[Agurri]

Well... the sound would be the same...

[wangtrevor]

how did u get it free fake aplication? could you help me email me a t [e-mail] (btw u have a very good mind thinking of how to make this )

[wangtrevor]

where do u get the speakers?

[pshinoright]

Ay if u want something a little louder try making these outa some of the bigger "duplo" legos. Then you would have more room for bigger speakers. xP cool idea

[poi_pai]

Forgive me, I'm about as techno-savvy ar a jug of milk. Is there a difference between the speakers you used and the ones inside the earbud headphones, and if yes, what is it?

[Agurri]

Well... the short answer is no. You could do the project with the earbuds, and it's actually a pretty good idea. The long answer is kinda. When I did my project, I wanted something I could check the specs online ( size, power, etc.) I choose my speakers mostly because their size was small (15mm diameter) and power (1w). Oh, and they were also free :).

[Ja2Pc]

Hey I know how to increase the volume, if you have an iPod go to your iTunes playlist and select all the songa, then right click and select "GET INFO" then a box will pop up, in the box select the option box and in there, there should be a volume increaser it is defult set to 0% so boost it up top 100%, sync your ipod and TADA!!! Hope that helped, visit my website www.krunched.com/popartme

[poi_pai]

I guess my reason for asking is I'm just wondering if the sound was good, or if it was quiet and on the tinny side.

[Agurri]

I have to admit that I was really surprised by the sound level. I think it's louder than the earbuds but hey... don't expect some audiophile quality with the speakers I used... :P

[wangtrevor]

how loud would the sound be the sound of mosqutios next to your ear? earbuds 3 inches away from your ear with full volume ect.email me at [e-mail] l

[Agurri]

With the iPod standing in front of me, about 6 inches from me, I would say my Lego Speakers are ~1.5x-2.0x louder than the earbud, both at maximum sound. I guess I could try to make a video to show you how it sounds.

[tba469]

I liked this project, so I got some samples. Just finished trying it out, and I have to admit, I was a little disappointed in the volume of the speakers. I knew I wasn't about to get anything too great, but in a quiet room, I could still barely hear them. I'm going to try again, but with some headphone speakers that are about twice the size. Thanks!