In-Helmet Bluetooth Headset (A2DP)

Ok Fellows, This would be my First Instructable here.
I had been looking around for a while for proper Music Playing devices which i could fit into my Helmet, so i could ride on tours without getting bored. Most of the Market Products were way to expensive for my taste, and had only one use, i.e. within the helmet. So i figured that i might have to make one for myself..
So then here goes.. (Had made this Instructable in 22-Jan-2011, and had it on my site before.. Thought it would be a good entry here)

The basic Safety rules Apply..
Take Caution while Using Scissors, Needles, Blades, etc..
Use a Paper or Cloth spread beneath your work Surface to avoid Spills and cleanups
MOST Importantly UsE Thou COMMON SENSE (a major factor in avoiding major disasters).
Etc...

DISCLAIMER:
I understand that by attaching a Headset in the Helmet, the Important Sounds (Horns, Passing Vehicles, Human Obstacles, etc. ) might be hard to hear, So how you use your headset, and the outcomes are your own responsibility. Please do not hold me responsible for any untoward incidence. ;)

Step 1 Materials

    I just got my Blue-tooth Headset a few days ago. The reason for it to be present in my arsenal was Majorly for Riding Pleasure. So without any further Thoughts to it I went ahead and did some Additions to my Helmet to make it more Long Ride Friendly.

 
^The Bluetooth Set from Bluedio
In essence i would have gone for any Stereo BT Headset, but i chose this one as it had a 3.5mm jack to attach to various other articles, like stereo systems, headsets, earphones, etc.

NOTE: Before choosing the Headphones, make sure you can here them even from a small distance away from your ears. the reason being that once you attach the headphones in the Helmet, they are not gonna touch your ears, but be at some distance away.

    So now the First step was to gather the Material for the Implant. Below is a List of things that might be needed.
MATERIALS:
#1- A bluetooth Enabled Phone (I had the SE Walkman series W580i, so that was my obvious choice ;)
#2- The BT Receiver
#3- Headphones with a 3.5mm jack (to connect to the 3.5mm jill of the BT Receiver) (I had these Panasonic Headsets as a faithful companion to almost all my rides. you can see that from the worn out foam padding. So again this was my obvious choice).
#4- Some Foam Sheet. (This i took from a New Shirt Packaging from Diwali). And an Old Jeans Leg Peice (Some other material may also do, but i chose Jeans as i already had them and the Fold at the Bottom of the Legs has the essential bump to hold the Clip firmly in Place, You'll get the idea later)
#5- Misc Items- Thread, cello-tape, Fevicol (White Glue), Water, Paper Napkins / Soft Cloth, Scissors etc.

#6- And Finally the Helmet. I have the Vega Boolean with detachable Internal Organs. So this I detached and Cleaned so the Cello-tape will stick properly.

^The Helmet Completely Separated. (and yes That is my pet Tortoise in the Background)


HINDSIGHT: After using this Contraption for almost more than a Year, i have had (and am still having) fun while riding. In the City, i put on Music at very Low Volumes, to drown out the Traffic Noise, And on Long Rides, i crank it up a tad bit more, to compensate for Wind Blast. As the Headphones do not press against my ears, there is enough area from where ambient sounds can enter.. in fact i have been able to a rather funny conversation going on another bike (between Rider and Pillion) even with my favorite music playing.

Next up the Procedure..

Comments

[lrdforster]

I like it. I have considered this mod myself windage is allways an issue with the mic but i found a throat mic worked best (wired not blue tooth) however my bluetooth adapter has biult in mic and is incompatable with piezzo of throat mic. pluss buttons not good with gloves on