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Make MP3 Player Portable Boom Tube

Make MP3 Player Portable Boom Tube
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This instructable shows you how to use the MakeMP3 player kit, velleman amp, and an old blank CD case to make a little portable radio.

Its using a theme I came up with for the Y.A.I.A.
 
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Step 1Parts

Parts
Parts:
-MakeMP3 Player kit.
-Velleman Amp K8066
-RadioShack 1/8" Panel Mount Jack: 274-249
-RadioShack 4AA Holder: 270-383
-RadioShack 9v Snap Connector: 270-324
-RadioShack Mini Toggle: 275-624
-Film canister or other tube like thingamajig
-Zip tie
-6 nuts/bolts
-Speaker out of a computer speakers, preferably broken speakers no need to ruin a good set.
-5 momentary push button switches (N.O.)

Tools:
-Dremel
-Wire strippers
-Screw driver

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6 comments
Oct 13, 2010. 8:36 PMmerait says:
Just being curious why didn't you use a head phone jack for this
Mar 27, 2010. 6:45 PMMACKattacksnipe says:
i like the idea of the CD thing you could put round circuits on them and use it as a very neat stacker
May 27, 2009. 4:41 AMDa Nugesta says:
wat size is that speakers cos it is really nice !
Aug 16, 2009. 1:24 AMDa Nugesta says:
those speakers came from an altec lansing system i had a look at my speakers after this instructable and what do you know they are the same as the ones in this instructable
Jun 8, 2007. 10:27 PMgnarkilljboy says:
Where do I get a MakeMP3 Player kit from?
Jun 8, 2007. 11:21 PMmicroman171 says:
You have to mail order from here

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