Introduction: Tape Converter
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converts sound from a standard headphone jack so that you can play it thgough a tape player
Step 1: Parts
3.5mm headphone jack
magnetic head from old tape player
old tape
Step 2: Solder
Solder the magnetic head to the jack
Step 3: Open Up the Tape
first remove the inards, then un-screw all the screws on the tape to open it up.
remove all of the parts
Step 4: Cut Off...
cut off the screw holder thingy, that is in the way of the tape head
Step 5: Glue
hot glue in the tape head. the tape head goes in the middle "slot"
Step 6: Done
feeed the wire3 out the top and then close the tape back up. I reccomend testing it before closing it then your done!
Step 7: Cut Off...
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63 Comments
10 years ago on Introduction
Hmm, I did not know it was this simple to make, I'm glad I did not by a converter at the Source (radioshack) for 40 dollars, I'll have to try this one out for sure. Thanks for the 'ible!
10 years ago on Introduction
i wnt to make one of these but i dont have the tape head thing i saw another online that used air core (nothing inside) electromagnet simply hooked up the the jack.. would that werk too/
13 years ago on Introduction
I don't think this will work with any of the players I have; they all have sensors to tell if the tape reel is still moving, and if not, they assume the tape is at the end and reverse or shut off. Commercial tape adaptors have some gears inside so that when the player turns the hub on one side, the other turns too, fooling the player into thinking that there's a tape in there and it's playing.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
all you have to do is run a rubber band between each wheel. this is a good project if you happen to have random crap lying around.
13 years ago on Introduction
Hmm, why not just go buy one of these?. their less than $5 at Wal-Mart
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
wal-mart is in america
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
why must you poop on my parade?
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Because, i have poopy-parade- itis.
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that...
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
so when is ramroids55's surgery? the one where he gets that giant stick rmoved from his butt
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Oh, I though I was going to shove one up. Wait, maybe that was my boot.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
lmao
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Hmm, iono when my surgery is. ill have to ask your mom, she's in charge of my schedule
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
my mom died in a car wreck.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Combo Breaker.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Thats horrible. My condolences. :'(
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Wal-mart is about 100 miles away from where I live. This instructable is great for kids who don't get paid $20 an hour, and people who live in the middle of no-where.
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
why not just go to tacoma and buy a sony portable ipod charger for $99?
12 years ago on Introduction
very good Instructable id do this hum not so sure on the mono thing ( I think it Would be cool to make one of these with a radio fitted inside it just for the sake of it (or with a mem card reader in it)
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Just thought (douse it have to be a special write head or will a regular tape read head work????) thanks