Introduction: How to Create a Bookshelf Speaker Boombox
In this project I will show you how I turned an old bookshelf speaker into an awesome portable boombox. It features a battery run-time of 100h, a battery level indicator, USB charging ports and a 20W amp. Those features make it perfect for all outdoor trips. Let's get started!
Step 1: Watch the Video!
The video gives you all the information you need to create your own bookshelf speaker boombox. During the next steps though I will present you some additional information.
Step 2: Order Your Components!
Here you can find a parts list with example seller (affiliate links):
Aliexpress:
16x INR18650-25R Li-Ion Battery: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dWG3ujY
Nickel Strips: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dVFZDGW
1x BMS: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTbDEUS
1x TPA3100D2 Amp: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dZWOpL8
1x USB Charger: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYGGgJu
1x Audio Crossover: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d7ai5T8
2x Switch: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dV6143C
1x XT60 Connector: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d7rt0sn
Ebay:
16x INR18650-25R Li-Ion Battery: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
Nickel Strips: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x BMS: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x TPA3100D2 Amp: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x USB Charger: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x Audio Crossover: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
2x Switch: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x XT60 Connector: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
Amazon.de:
16x INR18650-25R Li-Ion Battery: https://amzn.to/2zDAagf
Nickel Strips: https://amzn.to/2uyMBo2
1x BMS: https://amzn.to/2uGC5ez
1x TPA3100D2 Amp: https://amzn.to/2unKaVT
1x USB Charger: https://amzn.to/2uxqsGt
1x Audio Crossover: https://amzn.to/2zOfti3
2x Switch: https://amzn.to/2zGVtxG
1x XT60 Connector: https://amzn.to/2zDJXDf
You can get the rest of the necessary components in your next home improvement store.
Step 3: Do the Wiring!
Here you can find the plans and pictures of my finished boombox. Feel free to use them as a reference.
Step 4: Success!
You did it! You just created your own bookshelf speaker boombox!
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