http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 05:51:22 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Amplifier-circuit/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/8E6T/HGH6S6KU/FQU8E6THGH6S6KU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/8E6T/HGH6S6KU/FQU8E6THGH6S6KU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/8E6T/HGH6S6KU/FQU8E6THGH6S6KU.SMALL.jpg tealk This is simple transistor amplifier that i found searching for amplifiers, i used bc548 and bc327 , place of transistor is corect but pin isnt , if amplifier dont work just turn transistors 180 degrees.  on my breadboard i try out both configurations and it was runing nice, .. sound is nice, and wit...
By: tealk

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 13:21:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rotary-Phone-iPod-Dock/
Rotary Phone iPod Dock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/DREG/HFSHF90U/FB2DREGHFSHF90U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/DREG/HFSHF90U/FB2DREGHFSHF90U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/DREG/HFSHF90U/FB2DREGHFSHF90U.SMALL.jpg tomatoskins I have always loved re-purposing one thing into another. This instructable will show pictures of my completed iPod dock with commentary on how I put it together. I apologize that I didn't take pictures through the whole process. I was just too excited about the project. Parts Needed Parts needed:...
By: tomatoskins

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:58:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Connecting-Normal-speakers-to-a-JBL-On-Stage-IIIp-/
Connecting Normal speakers to a JBL On Stage IIIp (Portable Speaker) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/BMYM/HFSHEXLC/FGPBMYMHFSHEXLC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/BMYM/HFSHEXLC/FGPBMYMHFSHEXLC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/BMYM/HFSHEXLC/FGPBMYMHFSHEXLC.SMALL.jpg tomosz Hello So a while ago I found out about these things called "Boomcases" ( http://theboomcase.com/ ) But I didn't like the price and the appearance. So I decided to build my own. But I didn't want to spend to much money. So I grabbed my JBL On Stage IIIp and took it apart to see if it worked with no...
By: tomosz

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:53:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Hi-Fi-WiBAQ-Speakers/
DIY Hi-Fi: WiBAQ Speakers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/RPW2/HE07P53H/FSORPW2HE07P53H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/RPW2/HE07P53H/FSORPW2HE07P53H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/RPW2/HE07P53H/FSORPW2HE07P53H.SMALL.jpg JoeBeau One of the best ways to save some money on your stereo system and still get the best sound is to make your own speakers. There are many directions to go; multiway (using more than one driver per speaker) or single driver, and then there are the cabinet designs: open baffle, ported, horn loaded, seal...
By: JoeBeau

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:48:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Speaker-and-Amplifier-without-complicated-e/
Make a Speaker and Amplifier without complicated electonics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/U599/HAIK2KBV/FV3U599HAIK2KBV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/U599/HAIK2KBV/FV3U599HAIK2KBV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/U599/HAIK2KBV/FV3U599HAIK2KBV.SMALL.jpg TheGreatS For a while now I have wanted to make an audio amplifier, but I haven't really had any good opportunities or means to the end. When I found out about the Mono Audio Amp Breakout from Sparkfun, I started to get exited. Its perfect for what I wanted. It's effective and soldering in the right wire is n...
By: TheGreatS

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:20:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Winners-DIY-audio-contest/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/REO4/HD4VQ36D/FSKREO4HD4VQ36D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/REO4/HD4VQ36D/FSKREO4HD4VQ36D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/REO4/HD4VQ36D/FSKREO4HD4VQ36D.SMALL.jpg emilyvanleemput These are the winners of the DIY audio contest the goal was to make an instructable involing electronics and audio. null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:50:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Speaker-in-a-film-canister/
Portable Speaker in a film canister - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8N/8R9H/HCJO5EYU/F8N8R9HHCJO5EYU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8N/8R9H/HCJO5EYU/F8N8R9HHCJO5EYU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8N/8R9H/HCJO5EYU/F8N8R9HHCJO5EYU.SMALL.jpg KR-S This Instructable is for a quick and easy portable speaker made from an old headset and a film canister. While the sound level that comes from a speaker headset is not exceptional (as it is designed to be next to your ear), they still make for a good little speaker for an old iPod or mp3 player wit...
By: KR-S

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Feb 2013 17:02:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/JCase/
JCase Blu - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/8ZBH/HCJOATKV/FL28ZBHHCJOATKV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/8ZBH/HCJOATKV/FL28ZBHHCJOATKV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/8ZBH/HCJOATKV/FL28ZBHHCJOATKV.SMALL.jpg jm31181 Here is the second installment of my budget suitcase speakers.  I renamed it JCase since before I didn't have a name for them except Boomcase Mimic.  Please enjoy. Parts and Tools List Parts: Lepai 2020A+ Amplifier 1970 Samonite Blue Suitcase 2 used Isophen 4 ohm VW Rear speakers/ 2 philips 8 o...
By: jm31181

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:40:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Real-Working-Speaker-for-Under-100/
Make a Real Working Speaker for Under $1.00! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/MMRO/HCB8KMY6/FYMMMROHCB8KMY6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/MMRO/HCB8KMY6/FYMMMROHCB8KMY6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/MMRO/HCB8KMY6/FYMMMROHCB8KMY6.SMALL.jpg The King of Random Here's how to make a real working paper plate speaker for under $1.00! Watch the Video! $1 Paper Plate Speaker? Back in 2007, YouTube user HouseholdHacker posted a parody video on how to make a High-Def speaker for under a buck. MythBusters took on the challenge and busted it. Although t...
By: The King of Random

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Jan 2013 14:22:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ammo-Box-Speaker/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUF/RC8O/HAQ3C8IM/FUFRC8OHAQ3C8IM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUF/RC8O/HAQ3C8IM/FUFRC8OHAQ3C8IM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUF/RC8O/HAQ3C8IM/FUFRC8OHAQ3C8IM.SMALL.jpg mtbmark67 Digital Snow Camo Version! Airport Express, Boss 200W Car Audio Amp, Bass Face 400W 4" Speakers!
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Jan 2013 02:26:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DJ-Cart/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/QF0E/HAQ2UP5P/FMTQF0EHAQ2UP5P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/QF0E/HAQ2UP5P/FMTQF0EHAQ2UP5P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/QF0E/HAQ2UP5P/FMTQF0EHAQ2UP5P.SMALL.jpg kilber17 My weekend project. Like, Follow, And Favorite. Please!!!!!!!!!
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:04:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hyperbolic-Spoon-iPhone-AmplifierStand/
Hyperbolic Spoon iPhone Amplifier/Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/CDH9/HAUNNOTJ/FLUCDH9HAUNNOTJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/CDH9/HAUNNOTJ/FLUCDH9HAUNNOTJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/CDH9/HAUNNOTJ/FLUCDH9HAUNNOTJ.SMALL.jpg Renard_Bleu The speaker on my smartphone is underwhelming; as is yours. I find myself cupping my hand around the base of the phone to provides a slight volume boost in situations with ambient noise. I wondered if it was possible to accomplish a volume boost with a spoon head acting as an amplification dish. The...
By: Renard_Bleu

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Jan 2013 10:35:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Phone-Speaker-LM380/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/0XJ0/HAQ2U230/FB80XJ0HAQ2U230.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/0XJ0/HAQ2U230/FB80XJ0HAQ2U230.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/0XJ0/HAQ2U230/FB80XJ0HAQ2U230.SMALL.jpg x2Jiggy This portable phone speaker uses a LM380 amplifier chip and some other basic components. It's not hard to build and the result is a powerful and practical custom speaker that's compatible with any device that outputs audio via a 3.5mm jack. Written tutorial - http://x2jiggy.com/blog/2012/12/31/port...
By: x2Jiggy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Jan 2013 09:24:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-record-a-lecture-with-a-wireless-microphone/
How to record a lecture with a wireless microphone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/JKSO/HAQ30WXR/FHOJKSOHAQ30WXR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/JKSO/HAQ30WXR/FHOJKSOHAQ30WXR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/JKSO/HAQ30WXR/FHOJKSOHAQ30WXR.SMALL.jpg woodworker123 In this instructable I will show you how to record a lecture or speaker with a wireless microphone. If you have any questions please comment. Materials You will need: A wirless microphone and receiver (I used the cheap RadioShack wireless microphone because it is inexpencive in works well) An aud...
By: woodworker123

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Jan 2013 12:16:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Droid-Head-Blaster-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/IEP0/H8FYPAA6/F3UIEP0H8FYPAA6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/IEP0/H8FYPAA6/F3UIEP0H8FYPAA6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/IEP0/H8FYPAA6/F3UIEP0H8FYPAA6.SMALL.jpg jutorres 1.  For this project I wanted to build a boombox with big volume, quality of sound, good looks and portability that would give the same sound of a high end stereo.  I wanted to go outside of the typical box and and make something different and lightweight. A kind of conversation piece that you can d...
By: jutorres

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:59:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Embroidered-Fabric-Speaker/
Embroidered Fabric Speaker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/7Q99/H9T4QY4E/FBW7Q99H9T4QY4E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/7Q99/H9T4QY4E/FBW7Q99H9T4QY4E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/7Q99/H9T4QY4E/FBW7Q99H9T4QY4E.SMALL.jpg Plusea Embroider highly conductive thread to make a fabric speaker coil. Then run an amplified sound source through it and hold a magnet close to hear it play. Sewing the coil takes longer than you might think! Here some videos of what the speaker sounds like: Here some links to furt...
By: Plusea

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 05:14:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LM3875-56W-Mono-Amp-Build/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG2/VKNP/H9X3IK5M/FG2VKNPH9X3IK5M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG2/VKNP/H9X3IK5M/FG2VKNPH9X3IK5M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG2/VKNP/H9X3IK5M/FG2VKNPH9X3IK5M.SMALL.jpg nickmccullough This is a build I did of a LM3875.  Really easy chip to build, only thing i don't love about this chip is that it is only really stable with an 8 ohm load, anything else and it protects itself by limiting power output. It's a really clean and crisp sounding chip amp, I'm actually pretty impressed w...
By: nickmccullough

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Nov 2012 14:08:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Droid-Head-Blaster/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/IEP0/H8FYPAA6/F3UIEP0H8FYPAA6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/IEP0/H8FYPAA6/F3UIEP0H8FYPAA6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/IEP0/H8FYPAA6/F3UIEP0H8FYPAA6.SMALL.jpg jutorres 1.  For this project I wanted to build a boombox with big volume, quality of sound, good looks and portability that would give the same sound of a high end stereo.  I wanted to go outside of the typical box and and make something different and lightweight. A kind of conversation piece that you can d...
By: jutorres

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2012 08:17:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Boomcase-Mimic/
Boomcase Mimic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1F/PMCB/H8I45EDN/F1FPMCBH8I45EDN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1F/PMCB/H8I45EDN/F1FPMCBH8I45EDN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1F/PMCB/H8I45EDN/F1FPMCBH8I45EDN.SMALL.jpg jm31181 Hey everyone.  I just wanted to share my version of the popular Boomcase.  I didn't want to drop over 500 dollars for one so I made my own.  Materials cost me about 50 bucks, and labor was two weeks, mainly waiting for parts to arrive. Majority of the items are reused from a thrift store or I harnes...
By: jm31181

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 06:24:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Singing-Instructables-Robot-Head/
Singing Instructables Robot Head - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/TGFM/H7ANSVQ1/F2GTGFMH7ANSVQ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/TGFM/H7ANSVQ1/F2GTGFMH7ANSVQ1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/TGFM/H7ANSVQ1/F2GTGFMH7ANSVQ1.SMALL.jpg thawkman Ever wonder if the instructable robot talks? Well even if it does talk it now sings! If you follow this instructable you should have your own singing instructables robot head! (IT IS NOT PAINTED YET, WILL PUT IN PAINTED PICTURES WHEN DONE) For this project you're going to need the following materi...
By: thawkman

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 Sep 2012 06:49:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Retro-Hi-Fi-Speaker/
Portable Retro Hi-Fi Speaker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/LCMD/H5ECNFNR/FQPLCMDH5ECNFNR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/LCMD/H5ECNFNR/FQPLCMDH5ECNFNR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/LCMD/H5ECNFNR/FQPLCMDH5ECNFNR.SMALL.jpg mattthegamer463 NOTICE: The electronics for this project are now available as a kit from Jameco electronics!  Includes a blank PCB and all components/connectors required to build this project.  DISCLAIMER:  Batteries can be dangerous.  They can deliver high current if shorted out and start fires.  If they are impr...
By: mattthegamer463

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 19:14:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Chladi-plate-vibrating-membrane/
How to make a Chladni plate (vibrating membrane) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/3I37/H4VQ69T7/FVM3I37H4VQ69T7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/3I37/H4VQ69T7/FVM3I37H4VQ69T7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/3I37/H4VQ69T7/FVM3I37H4VQ69T7.SMALL.jpg cesar harada One can "see sound". Or... "A plate or membrane vibrating at resonance is divided into regions vibrating in opposite directions, bounded by lines of zero vibration called nodal lines." [wikipedia] These are figures are made with salt on this rig.  I have seen many ways I could build my own DIY...
By: cesar harada

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Aug 2012 13:14:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-make-a-Guitar-Amp-Cheap/
How To make a Guitar Amp (Cheap)!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/9E48/H4AGKGEE/FP09E48H4AGKGEE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/9E48/H4AGKGEE/FP09E48H4AGKGEE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/9E48/H4AGKGEE/FP09E48H4AGKGEE.SMALL.jpg Ravage32 This cost me around 7 bucks to make this including all the materials for the box This is very easy to make it only took me about 3 hours to put everything together. It give a nice clear sound and also has a distortion fuzz knob for electric guitars i used this schematic from Flickr user cairn_idr...
By: Ravage32

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2012 07:15:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-tin-speaker-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/O71R/H3Z3C8BO/FW4O71RH3Z3C8BO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/O71R/H3Z3C8BO/FW4O71RH3Z3C8BO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/O71R/H3Z3C8BO/FW4O71RH3Z3C8BO.SMALL.jpg woodworker123 I wanted a portable speaker to listen to music with but I didnt want to buy one so I built my own. It is inexpensive and fun. I did not have an altoids tin so I used the tin from an old candle.
By: woodworker123

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:46:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Portable-Relatively-Self-Contained-Sp/
Building a Portable (Relatively) Self Contained Speaker System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/PBFK/H2WETA51/FDTPBFKH2WETA51.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/PBFK/H2WETA51/FDTPBFKH2WETA51.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/PBFK/H2WETA51/FDTPBFKH2WETA51.SMALL.jpg Squishy Tank Hello one and all! This is my 2nd (useful) instructable, and the my goal for this project was to build a speaker system that i can carry potentially take with me, where everyhtin is self contained except for the power in and audio in cables. The project took several degin changes (most for the worse...
By: Squishy Tank

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:56:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-iPod-Touch-Sound-Killer/
The iPod Touch Sound Killer! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/VL92/H2CE6JOI/FGUVL92H2CE6JOI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/VL92/H2CE6JOI/FGUVL92H2CE6JOI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/VL92/H2CE6JOI/FGUVL92H2CE6JOI.SMALL.jpg DoctorDv If you have ever met somebody who is obsessed with listening to obnoxiously loud music  on their ipod touch and you just want a way to get back at them, this project is the way to go.  I know this has happened to me and I just want a simple way to make them stop. I created this for free because I al...
By: DoctorDv

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 18:07:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-speaker-2/
How to make a speaker. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNV/V6ST/H1YOIHRK/FNVV6STH1YOIHRK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNV/V6ST/H1YOIHRK/FNVV6STH1YOIHRK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNV/V6ST/H1YOIHRK/FNVV6STH1YOIHRK.SMALL.jpg group 8 This instructable will teach you how to make a homemade speaker. Gather Materials You will need: -enamel coated wire (you can get it from radio shack) -a beaker or small cylinder to wrap the wire around -razor blade -plastic tub (we used an 18 1/2" x 10" x 3") -packing tape -stereo -black/red ...
By: group 8

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 07:35:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-A-Speaker/
How to Build A Speaker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/G8NM/H1ZG79W5/FO8G8NMH1ZG79W5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/G8NM/H1ZG79W5/FO8G8NMH1ZG79W5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/G8NM/H1ZG79W5/FO8G8NMH1ZG79W5.SMALL.jpg alhsphysics This instructable will show how to make a speaker using common household items.  Materials You will need, enameled coated wire (you can purchase this at radio shack), a small plastic 5 gallon trash can, a strong magnet, packing tape, an amplifier, and music. Step 1: Making the Coil Now you wil...
By: alhsphysics

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 08:09:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Fix-a-Speaker-with-a-Broken-Knob/
How to Fix a Speaker with a Broken Knob - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1X/EM04/H1YONG0V/F1XEM04H1YONG0V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1X/EM04/H1YONG0V/F1XEM04H1YONG0V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1X/EM04/H1YONG0V/F1XEM04H1YONG0V.SMALL.jpg Michael Chen Nothing lasts forever, we all know that. However, when something breaks, most of the times you can fix it. In this instructable, I will detail how to fix a speaker with a broken potentiometer or knob. Clear sings of a broken potentiometer are a speaker or  a bass that does not work properly normall...
By: Michael Chen

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 20:57:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MP3iPodMobile-Phone-Speaker/
MP3/iPod/Mobile Phone Speaker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/8IY9/H1JUIQTH/FV38IY9H1JUIQTH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/8IY9/H1JUIQTH/FV38IY9H1JUIQTH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/8IY9/H1JUIQTH/FV38IY9H1JUIQTH.SMALL.jpg NatDaGamer This is my first Instructable, so be kind! Right, here goes... I was trying to sleep one night, but couldn't. I wanted to listen to music, but fnd headphones uncomfortable at night, so I decided I needed a small speaker, and the Hi-Fi in my room would be too loud; so I gathered together some stuff ...
By: NatDaGamer

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 08:54:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Speaker-Cables/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/NQE9/H0A282T6/FX2NQE9H0A282T6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/NQE9/H0A282T6/FX2NQE9H0A282T6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/NQE9/H0A282T6/FX2NQE9H0A282T6.SMALL.jpg scoyne2 A few shots of some recent speaker cables I built to use with my Polk Monitor 70 floorstand speakers. I used these tools:   • Small Flat Head Screwdriver   • Measuring Tape   • Ruler   • Scissors   • Lighter or Hairdryer or Heat Gun  And the following parts: •12 gauge 4 conductor copper speaker cabl...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:46:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ShoxAMP/
ShoxAMP - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/OK2A/GYGF8PFE/FRWOK2AGYGF8PFE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/OK2A/GYGF8PFE/FRWOK2AGYGF8PFE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/OK2A/GYGF8PFE/FRWOK2AGYGF8PFE.SMALL.jpg DRH1469 Hello every one this is how to hack a Shox or other mini speaker in to an amp. What you need: Cheap Mini speaker 3\4' carboard box higher than the Speaker 1 twetter speaker ( the small one in the photo) 1 mid range speake (the middle one) Masking tape Paper tape(the see throug stuff) Prestik Sharp...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:17:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/upcycling-a-cassette-boom-box/
upcycling a cassette boom box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/HSUH/GY4RTZZC/F7QHSUHGY4RTZZC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/HSUH/GY4RTZZC/F7QHSUHGY4RTZZC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/HSUH/GY4RTZZC/F7QHSUHGY4RTZZC.SMALL.jpg philip42 This instructable can be accessed at the author's website - http://www.neatinformation.com/ If you link to this instructable from another website, please include a link to the Neat Information website. It’s easy to upcycle old cassette boom boxes into general purpose amplified speakers. Cassettes a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Feb 2012 00:51:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Atari-Punk-Organ-a-simple-555-synthesizer/
Atari Punk Organ, a simple 555 synthesizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/2CEV/GXUZMPRC/FB22CEVGXUZMPRC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/2CEV/GXUZMPRC/FB22CEVGXUZMPRC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/2CEV/GXUZMPRC/FB22CEVGXUZMPRC.SMALL.jpg sholtob This is my Atari punk organ, it is a 555 timer piano run through an Atari punk console monostable generator, the piano is based on another instructable I made: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-electronic-piano-with-a-555-IC/ it has 2 speakers which both play different sound at the same...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:23:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoid-Ipod-Speaker-Case/
Altoid Ipod Speaker Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUK/ZGEK/GT9UA1AU/FUKZGEKGT9UA1AU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUK/ZGEK/GT9UA1AU/FUKZGEKGT9UA1AU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUK/ZGEK/GT9UA1AU/FUKZGEKGT9UA1AU.SMALL.jpg spencermon I wanted to do something original and different than all the other altoid tins i had seen that had speakers or were made to hold an Ipod. I like to have music and but i like to protect my Ipod so, I decided to do both: an Ipod case that also has speakers. It is all neatly contained in one altoid tin...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Oct 2011 14:42:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Awsome-speaker-tube-from-old-computer-speakers/
Awsome speaker tube from old computer speakers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/IYJQ/GSUT2Y1Q/FY5IYJQGSUT2Y1Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/IYJQ/GSUT2Y1Q/FY5IYJQGSUT2Y1Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/IYJQ/GSUT2Y1Q/FY5IYJQGSUT2Y1Q.SMALL.jpg djhusi So I recently got a big pile of hardware junk from a friend of mine and found a particularly ugly pair of speakers in it. They were from the era when computer accessories had to be white and dull. After fixing some broken wires I found out it had some pretty tough hardware in it for its category and...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Oct 2011 09:40:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pringles-Can-Speaker/
Pringles Can Speaker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/0NGG/GS8OSWQ9/F3G0NGGGS8OSWQ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/0NGG/GS8OSWQ9/F3G0NGGGS8OSWQ9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/0NGG/GS8OSWQ9/F3G0NGGGS8OSWQ9.SMALL.jpg hunter13 My mom happened to get a bunch of Pringles one day. On the front it said "Win a free speaker" if you bought 4 cans and if you had the receipt. Unfortunately, I didn't have the receipt so I couldn't order the speaker. I took things into my own hands and built something better. Starting Surprisingl...
By: hunter13

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Sep 2011 18:35:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-solar-mini-sound-system-P-Speaker/
Make a solar mini sound system (P***-Speaker) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/MB22/GQGQGYJY/FQ1MB22GQGQGYJY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/MB22/GQGQGYJY/FQ1MB22GQGQGYJY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/MB22/GQGQGYJY/FQ1MB22GQGQGYJY.SMALL.jpg andyk75 This instructable shows how to power a mini amplifier with a solar cell and save batteries. It's perfect to use when you're outside and want to hear music. It will play all day long, except the night! ;-)  The mini speaker was given away as some kind of promotion from a famous potato chips brand. Y...
By: andyk75

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Jul 2011 01:27:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Finding-A-Perfect-Sounding-Itunes-EQ-For-Metal/
Finding A Perfect Sounding Itunes EQ For Metal - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/U161/GNJD0FJZ/FTJU161GNJD0FJZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/U161/GNJD0FJZ/FTJU161GNJD0FJZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/U161/GNJD0FJZ/FTJU161GNJD0FJZ.SMALL.jpg MetalMoshWarrior We all know finding a good sounding Eq on itunes can be hard especially if you dont listen to such over hyped crap as pop metal is extremely hard to manipulate on itunes to make it sound perfect unlike other genres (its even harder without a good pair of headphones). But thankfully i think ive found...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 08:12:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sony-ericsson-MPS-70-wires/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/P6ZT/GM9QKCXW/FMCP6ZTGM9QKCXW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/P6ZT/GM9QKCXW/FMCP6ZTGM9QKCXW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/P6ZT/GM9QKCXW/FMCP6ZTGM9QKCXW.SMALL.jpg max1919 picture shows wires that comes out sony ericsson mps-70 speaker. black and red wires are for power, you need to connect them to power source (2.5-5V). green and blue wires are for left and right speaker and yellow one is common - (GND).
By: max1919

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:41:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-DIY-2500-Soundproof-HiFi-Headphones/
DIY - $25.00 Soundproof HiFi Headphones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/MDTY/GJHVL5GI/FQ9MDTYGJHVL5GI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/MDTY/GJHVL5GI/FQ9MDTYGJHVL5GI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/MDTY/GJHVL5GI/FQ9MDTYGJHVL5GI.SMALL.jpg dsjackson1 Mowing, chainsawing, jack-hammering, running compressors, etc.  Wouldn't it be nice if you could listen to music or podcasts while you're doing these loud tasks?  Want to actually hear your iPod? This DIY article will show you step-by-step how to construct completely soundproof, high fidelity headp...
By: dsjackson1

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:25:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Heinekamp/
Heinekamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FHP/TEI3/GI0TIUBK/FHPTEI3GI0TIUBK.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FHP/TEI3/GI0TIUBK/FHPTEI3GI0TIUBK.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FHP/TEI3/GI0TIUBK/FHPTEI3GI0TIUBK.SMALL.jpg Gepetto Father Hi, folks! In my first Instructable i will show you a guitar amp i've done using the stylish Heineken draught keg as enclosure and give you the directions to do the same with your choice of keg. Sometimes you'll notice in the photos that something looks like it's been done before, some parts will b...
By: Gepetto Father

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Dec 2010 20:26:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Heavy-Duty-Speaker-Cables-from-Recycled-Cable/
Heavy Duty Speaker Cables from Recycled Cable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/RH7V/GHRIOP1N/F31RH7VGHRIOP1N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/RH7V/GHRIOP1N/F31RH7VGHRIOP1N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/RH7V/GHRIOP1N/F31RH7VGHRIOP1N.SMALL.jpg kai.h This quick instructable will show you how easy it is to make high-quality speaker cables that rival expensive brand names for a fraction of the cost. I'm using recycled cables for this - I've installed a few rack-mounted servers recently and they all came with some incredibly long power cables with...
By: kai.h

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Dec 2010 04:15:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/umbrelAudio-Sound-Dome-Umbrella/
umbrelAudio: Sound Dome Umbrella - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/K785/GGC2U1XG/FNQK785GGC2U1XG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/K785/GGC2U1XG/FNQK785GGC2U1XG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/K785/GGC2U1XG/FNQK785GGC2U1XG.SMALL.jpg SHIFT! aka the Dome of Silence, umbrelAmp, Decibrella, and Uni-Directional Umbrella Speaker Hey Instructabrarians! Well it's the start of the rainy season again in Vancouver, ugh, which means I get to bust out my brand new, globular Dome Umbrella!  I absolutely love umbrellas (they're awesome! They make ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:25:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/expandable-audiocable-for-less-than-3-bugs/
expandable audiocable for less than 3 bucks! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEF/NVV2/GBV5RLGY/FEFNVV2GBV5RLGY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEF/NVV2/GBV5RLGY/FEFNVV2GBV5RLGY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEF/NVV2/GBV5RLGY/FEFNVV2GBV5RLGY.SMALL.jpg jelte1234 Ever had that you wanted your audio over a longer distance than 30 cm? haven't got the money for a wireless system or a professional extention cable? then build this practical cable, which you can make longer with every standard usb extention cable of 6.5m, for only 2.10 euro! (2.70dollars) I use m...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:30:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stereo-amplifier-dead-bug-style/
Stereo amplifier, dead bug style - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/TSJD/GAJA3X3R/FM0TSJDGAJA3X3R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/TSJD/GAJA3X3R/FM0TSJDGAJA3X3R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/TSJD/GAJA3X3R/FM0TSJDGAJA3X3R.SMALL.jpg neelandan I used the Texas Instruments TPS1517 stereo audio amplifier chip to build an amplifier to drive my speakers. I found a pair of small 8 ohm, 0.5 watt speakers matching the color of my monitor and attached them with hot glue to its sides. They did not have amplifiers inside, and connecting them direc...
By: neelandan

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:10:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-Headphone-broken-cable-at-speaker-end-Nolow-/
Fix Headphone broken cable at speaker end (No/low sound from one side) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/YH43/G9BWNQWV/F1DYH43G9BWNQWV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/YH43/G9BWNQWV/F1DYH43G9BWNQWV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/YH43/G9BWNQWV/F1DYH43G9BWNQWV.SMALL.jpg Medley123 Hey guys i just fixed my headphone witch i thought was forever lost and wanted to share what i did. The problem i had was that i was getting lower sound from the right speaker, almost minimal. The cause: The wire got cut in the entrance of the speakers Solution: Dispose cable section and resolder...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 19:13:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Coffee-Cup-Speaker/
Coffee Cup Speaker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/6XUY/G8QJJA5N/FXG6XUYG8QJJA5N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/6XUY/G8QJJA5N/FXG6XUYG8QJJA5N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/6XUY/G8QJJA5N/FXG6XUYG8QJJA5N.SMALL.jpg Tin.Man In this instructable you will learn how how to a make great speaker out of a coffee cup. This speaker will connect through a headphone jack and is very good for playing songs for friends loudly. This will produce more sound than just putting a headphone in a cup and will only cost you about a dollar...
By: Tin.Man

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 May 2010 19:01:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dieselpunk-Stereophonic-Amplifier/
Dieselpunk Stereophonic Amplifier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/CSNF/G5FQZTNB/FCKCSNFG5FQZTNB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/CSNF/G5FQZTNB/FCKCSNFG5FQZTNB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/CSNF/G5FQZTNB/FCKCSNFG5FQZTNB.SMALL.jpg garagemonkeysan Every so often projects start out simple but end up taking way more time than first anticipated. Here is one of those projects that got out of hand. My original intent was to make a small, simple, powered speaker box. Nothing fancy, just a low power amp, used computer speakers, all housed in a ...
By: garagemonkeysan

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:33:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Macamp-The-personal-sound-amplification-devi/
The Macamp - The personal sound amplification device - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/RGQ7/G51GF4GH/FULRGQ7G51GF4GH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/RGQ7/G51GF4GH/FULRGQ7G51GF4GH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/RGQ7/G51GF4GH/FULRGQ7G51GF4GH.SMALL.jpg zack247 In this instructable, I am going to show you how to make a personal amplifier from near scratch. I put mine inside a macintosh 7200 casing because of it's size, and how easy it would be to work with. materials: 1x pc motherboard 1x casing 1x power supply 1x cd-rom drive unlimited lights 2x power swi...
By: zack247

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