Altoids Speaker

by GermanSloth in Circuits > Speakers

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Altoids Speaker

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Today I will show you how to make an Altoids Speaker, I apologize in advanced for making a tutorial off of a finished project!! Enjoy!

Items Required

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1. 3-4 Altoids Tins

2. 2 Speakers (I got my Circuit and Speakers from 5 Below)
3. 1 Amplifier Circuit for The Speakers
4. 1 Drill
5. 1 Screwgun
6. 12 (one inch) screws
7. 2 Pieces of Foam 4x4 (optional)
8. 1 Hot Glue Gun
9. 1 Piece of Poplar 3x2 1 1/2 foot long (optional)
10. Spray Paint (optional)
11. 1 Drill bit 1/8 or whatever size you desire
12. 1 Battery Pack (optional)

Drilling

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First You will want to drill the holes for running the speaker wires, and the hookups in the front for the A/C input and the Auxiliary Cable.

Glueing

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Glue the Circuit in.

Assembling

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Put in the Speakers, running the wires through the holes, hook it up to the circuit.

Battery Pack

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If you so choose, you could glue a external battery pack to the top of the Altoids Tin containing the circuit.

Attaching

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Attach the Project to the wood with screws in each Tin, in this formation

Paint It

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I personally didn't do a good job painting, but if done correctly it could add a great touch and make it look sharp.

You Are Completed

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Have fun with your project!!