Introduction: Make Your Own Boombox
In this project I will show you how to create a Boombox that mainly consists of a car radio, salvaged speakers and two 12V lead acid batteries. This upgraded version is louder and lighter than my previous Boombox and can play its tunes up to 9 hours continuously. Let's get started!
Step 1: Watch the Video!
The video gives you all the information you need to make your own Boombox. The following steps are just a couple of additional details to make your life easier.
Step 2: Order Your Components!
Here you can find a parts list with example sellers for your convenience (affiliate links).
Aliexpress:
1x Car Radio: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dUqGnrD
2x Lead Acid Battery: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTcBrVN
1x Charging Controller: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Bf8e6gor
4x DPDT Switch: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dVBjPB1
2x Speaker: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d6HxD9d
1x Speaker Terminal: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dWp0lLt
1x AC Socket: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dZm8Ph9
1x 12V 10A Power Supply: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYEs1aB
Amazon.de:
1x Car Radio: http://amzn.to/1XGBhPm
2x Lead Acid Battery: http://amzn.to/1TOpwnm
1x Charging Controller: http://amzn.to/1XGBqSU
4x DPDT Switch: http://amzn.to/1TOpRX8
2x Speaker: http://amzn.to/1XGB3b7
1x Speaker Terminal: http://amzn.to/1TOpAU7
1x AC Socket: http://amzn.to/1XGBx0K
1x 12V 10A Power Supply: http://amzn.to/1UmfgTk
1x Antenna: http://amzn.to/1UmeCFA
1x Wood Chest: http://amzn.to/1TOqPD1
Wago Terminals: http://amzn.to/1TOqGiI
Ebay:
1x Car Radio: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
2x Lead Acid Battery: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x Charging Controller: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
4x DPDT Switch: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
2x Speaker: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x Speaker Terminal: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x AC Socket: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x 12V 10A Power Supply: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x Antenna: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x Wood Chest: -
Wago Terminals: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
Step 3: Test Your Circuit!
It is always a good idea to test your circuit before mounting all the components inside the wood chest. Feel free to use my wiring scheme to do so.
Step 4: Mount Your Components!
If your circuit worked perfectly it is time to relocate it inside the wood chest. You can use my attached pictures as a reference.
Step 5: Success!
You did it! You just created your own Boombox!
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