Designer:
J.J. Elias
Project Category:
Freestyle Speakers
Project Level:
Beginner
Project Time:
1-8 Hours
Project Cost:
Under $100
Project Description:
Modeled after a standard size Lawn & Garden battery
Design Goals:
A creative addition to my workplace office to be in the theme of my job as a parts store manager and as a conversation piece with my professional clients. But really it was to have something GOOD to listen to.
Driver Selection:
299-208 HiWave BMR12 Compact 2″ Full-Range Square Speaker 12W 8 Ohm
Enclosure Design:
Sealed box
Enclosure Assembly:
.75 inch MDF (sides and bottom) .375 inch Clear Pine
Crossover Design:
No crossover
Tips & Tricks:
All butt joints so keep those joints tight when gluing. Plenty of quick clamps make things much easier.
Conclusion:
A big sounding little conversation piece with multiple input choices and a small footprint.
About the Designer:
29 year veteran of the music industry (retired) as both an artist and sound engineer. Auto parts manager for the last 11 years and a moonlighting part time radio DJ.
Project Parts List:
|
Part # |
Description |
Qty |
|
299-208 |
HiWave BMR12 Compact 2″ Full-Range Square Speaker 12W 8 Ohm |
1 |
|
320-348 |
12 VDC Bluetooth 4.0 FM Radio MP3 WAV FLAC Audio Preamp Board with Function Cables and Remote |
1 |
|
320-604 |
PAM8610 2 x 10W Class D Audio Amplifier Board |
1 |
|
090-5018 |
2.5mm Metal Panel Mount DC Jack |
1 |
|
129-206 |
12 VDC 1A Power Supply with 2.5 x 5.5mm Center Positive Plug |
1 |
|
090-492 |
2.5mm x 5.5mm x 11.5mm DC Plug with 6 ft. Cord |
1 |