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kartjockey

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Besides a Simplex..
« on: April 02, 2024, 06:28:36 PM »
,,,I do work on other projects.  I had always wanted a pair of drive-in movie speakers just to use as stereo speakers in the garage.   I came across this one (says Simplex).  I thought I might just give it a good speaker and a long cord.  But soon it transpired into this.   

I got the Bluetooth receiver but then added the volume control with a built-in amplifier.  This project had a lot of fun intricate machine work.  Not to mention intricate soldering (15w pin soldering pencil).  It can charge off of my phone charger.  The sound is clear.  It uses a 4.8v battery pack.

The screws were very small.  M2X.4 for the switch, 2-56 to mount Bluetooth board and 4-40 screws for the speakers.  The mounting board is black plexiglass. The taps were so small that i just used my fingers to twist the taps through the plastic.


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Re: Besides a Simplex..
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2024, 06:31:49 PM »
A few more pics.

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Re: Besides a Simplex..
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2024, 05:35:00 AM »
Looks a fun project , Tom .
Variety is the spice of life . ;)

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Re: Besides a Simplex..
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2024, 05:47:50 AM »
It's true. you can teach an old dog new tricks. That's cool. There sure is a lot of stuff made with Simplex on it. I see a lot of jacks with Simplex on them too. Bob