Retro MP3 Player: The NASA Pod

Steam punk is played out, this is straight up NASA punk. Or at least I imagine if it were the 1960s space race and NASA was commissioned to make an MP3 player, this is what it would look like.

This project uses the Daisy Mp3 Player kit from MAKEzine, a VU meter from this instructable , and a case from Curious Inventor.

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Step 1: Parts

Parts:
-LM3915 x 2
-1k ohm resistor x 3
-Wire
- 1 1/8" Stereo Jack
- 1 1/8" Stereo plug
- Analog Gauge
- DPST Toggle switches with return to center spring x 5
- SPST Toggle switches x 2
-LED Holders x3
-LEDs
-5v power supply
-panel mount power jack
-Case from Curious Inventor http://www.curiousinventor.com/store/product/156
-MakeMP3 player kit.
-Stand offs x8

Optional:
Crimp terminals and .1" headers
Crimp pins

Tools
Drill
Drill Bits
Wire Cutters
Screw Driver
Pliers

hitachi8 says: Jul 14, 2010. 12:12 PM

what is the name of your power supply ? how much it cost ?

marmeks in reply to hitachi8Jan 11, 2012. 1:01 PM

LAB PSU 0-15V3A - PS1503SB
http://cpc.farnell.com/1/1/44709-lab-psu-0-15v3a-ps1503sb.html

Costs 58 pounds (about 110 $)

AdHd says: Jul 15, 2008. 12:34 PM

havanacus raises a good point about knowing which switch does what. NASA would surely label them. This page: http://history.nasa.gov/diagrams/apollo.html has some good examples.

puzka in reply to AdHdJun 21, 2011. 12:46 AM

He he, definitely need 'Main Bus A' and 'Main Bus B'

Tbonestone says: Mar 8, 2009. 10:14 PM

I'd love to see a nixie tube track-counter or something like that. :)

Redyoshi1985 says: Sep 28, 2008. 6:21 AM

oh.. Nasa has some lights and stuff on most of their stuff, maybe you could use some LEDs and get some big cover lenses so they look like incandescents.. but don't draw too much power.. What do ya think?

Redyoshi1985 says: Sep 28, 2008. 6:19 AM

I love this.. I usually try and incorporate some humour with my Projects, Retro is hilarious though.. Great work and great sense of humor.. I love it. I want one, maybe you could sell them, you never know.. Lolz Thanx.

unidyne says: Jul 15, 2008. 10:08 PM

All that's missing is some retro corporate logo on the front!

T3h_Muffinator says: Jul 14, 2008. 10:28 AM

Neat! Great use of existing instructables to create a masterpiece of your own. Although, it may be more convenient for the reader if you used little snippets from those instructables to explain either the theory or reason behind that step. Great Job!