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The Little Gum-Box Speaker that Could

The Little Gum-Box Speaker that Could
Do you like to listen to your music without headphones, but don't have much space? Do you have some spare parts and garbage sitting around? Do you want a small project to show friends? Then this is for you!

This small Gum Container-based speaker uses an old computer speaker, some broken headphones, and of course, a gum container.

So if you're ready to start building, let's get to it!
 
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Step 1Materials and Tools

Materials and Tools
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The following can hopefully be found around your house, or salvaged from old garbage:

-A small Speaker (From an old computer, etc.)
-Headphones (Hopefully dead and/or previously unusable)
-A gum container (Empty, otherwise EAT UP! )

Some other tools you will need:

-Scissors or a knife
-Glue
-Tape (Electrical and/or Duct)
-Soldering Iron w/ Solder (Optional)
-Push Pin or Thumbtack
-A Lighter (Used with caution)
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2 comments
Apr 27, 2011. 6:53 AMkondzio29 says:
hmm... I have speaker in the same box before you made this instructable but i add an amp to my speaker for better sound

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