How to Wire DIY Boombox - Ammo Can Speaker (Step by Step)
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
- 0:00 Intro
1:04 Parts Overview
2:27 Charger
4:40 Speakers
5:14 Amp Power
7:05 Switch
9:57 Final View
All parts were purchased from Amazon
BATTERY:
www.amazon.com/dp/B097BRKCQP?...
SPEAKERS:
www.amazon.com/dp/B01BLVF3GW?...
AMP:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
if the Amp doesn't come with a power cord, here is the standard type that works with it:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
SWITCH PANEL
www.amazon.com/dp/B07T9HC65T?...
SIDEWALL PORT:
www.amazon.com/dp/B07V6NJ37P?...
CONNECTOR BOXES:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
CONNECTORS THAT CRIMP ON WIRES:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
WIRE (YOU MIGHT NOT NEED THIS LARGE OF A ROLL):
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
WALL CHARGER:
Mroinge MBC022, 12V 2A Lead Acid & Lithium(LiFePO4) Automatic Trickle Battery Charger Smart Battery Maintainer for Car Motorcycle Lawn Mower Boat ATV SLA AGM Gel Lithium(LiFePO4) and More Batteries a.co/d/1JPAmOR
FUSE if you want to add it:
www.amazon.com/dp/B081DHT8Y7?...
Non-Electronic Parts:
50-CAL AMMO CAN:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
SOUND DEADENING MATERIAL:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
HOLE SAW to cut the speaker holes in Ammo Can:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Thanks for sharing, I’m waiting for parts to arrive & this will be my first build.
- Graffiti Bumpboxx ultra + Enclosure
- Wondom jab4 4Channel Amp
- Dual Dayton ND 140s
- Dual AMT ribbon tweeters.
- Factory LEDs
- Factory Batteries (TBD)
I just built one with a 4" driver and passive radiator directly from scratch uploaded it to my channel, Turned out pretty well. It's interesting to see other people's go at it as seems popular to build Bluetooth speakers out of ammo cans lol.
Way better then some of these I've seen. I've just build one using a cheap 18 dollar amplifier and a 7ah battery and 2 boss 4 inch speakers
I built a can boombox exactly as you laid out with the same products. Turned out perfect and sounds. Thanks for all the wiring information!!
Awesome job!
How much you spent for the internals of it
@@nicksmalley6433 about $225 for this one
What type of fuse? I'm puting in a 2.1 amplifier 220Wx2+350W 12v38v power amp and would that same battery be enough.
@@jesusbarrera13jb that battery should be fine, I always use the largest one that will fit 10-20ah.. and a 30a fuse
Thanks for sharing! Looking to start a little side project this is perfect
Good video! Explained everything well man! Thank you
Very helpful. Thank you
Thanks man!! This is like it and way more compact! Going to make one for my moped I can fit in the basket rack 😂
Great video
Could you possibly do a explanation video of the sub one?this will be a great summer projects idea🤙did a great job simplifying how to do this.
Would 40mm & 50mm plastic ammo box work with 6.5 1/2 marine speaker
Great video! I use this to complete all of my wiring for one I just built. I built mine out of MDF, used an old Alpine radio, two 5 1/4 inch coaxial speakers, and an 8 inch woofer. Have you ever built any of these units using a subwoofer?
Cool, how does yours sound? I did a 6.5” sub and two small tweeters, I liked it, here is the video of that one: ruclips.net/user/shorts29JhFUywzWQ?si=H-tlXi1h4fR_FLVN
Do you use a low voltage cutoff when using this style of battery
Your video is great and easy to follow. I plan on building one soon with 2 5.25's and an 8" Skar sub.
I was thinking about using the TDA7498E amp. Do you think amp will be good enough for build? And also do you think k I will need a voltage booster? And how is it wired in.
That sounds really cool.. it looks like that amp should work.. I would use a voltage booster, here’s the link to what I use when I’m doing bigger speakers like that: a.co/d/hiO1yp2
It has red and black input wires which attach to the 12v battery and red and black output wires which attach to your amp, I do like 21v.. you can set it to what voltage you want to output
Do you have a video of installing the amp with the control knobs sticking out between the speakers.
Also do you use screws with nuts to hold the speakers and controls the the can?
For the amp mount: drill 3 holes, take careful measurements to get the locations right. use cardboard to make a template if you have to. The amp comes with three nuts threaded down on the three knobs, remove the nuts, stick knobs thru holes, then twist down nuts, it will be secure...yes I use 6-32 1" machine screws with nuts for holding everything to can
Great Builds and thank you for sharing! What do you think sounds better, your 6.5” Skar sub build or the dual (6x9?) build? The sound quality from your Skar short was really nice. Is that a sealed enclosure? Thanks!
thank you... I would say the dual 6x9 build sounds better, it has more volume of speakers also requiring more space to mount them.. my Jerry Can boombox has dual 6.5" Rockville Speakers, which come pre-wired with LED lights that flash to the beat, and it sounds really good too, similar to the 6x9s... both have more power than you would ever use.. those were all sealed enclosures
@@caseymoto appreciate the follow up and look forward to future builds.
Nice build! Really want to build one exact like this one. I was going to ask you if i can have a parts list? I was trying to look for it but didnt seme to find it. Thank you for your videos
Hey thanks man - check the description of this video , all the links are there to buy the parts on Amazon - good luck 👍
Thanks bud, sorry video wasn't really loading at work, lol. Thanks for replying
how long would this play at high volume when not plugged in?
Have you done a plastic ammo can build wild 6.5 1/2 marine speaker I wanted to know what plastic ammo can to get that fit those speakers on the front 40mm & 50mm box ?
I’ve never done plastic, there’s lots of hardware mounting components to the boombox and I wouldn’t wanna break the plastic walls, plus it vibrates a lot when playing music.. I did two 6.5” speakers on a 40mm metal ammo can and it fit great, check my latest shorts video
Do u have a video on doing the handle I just built the box after watching ur video an wanna do the handle also
Here is a video on that:
ruclips.net/video/GRSL4NrMgow/видео.htmlsi=_B5DJuDl-fkeEg8k
Do happen to know what skar subwoofer you used in other build?
Yes, it was the 6.5" Skar Audio EVL-65, here is the link: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019WYPLIA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
hey man great video, mind if you link all the parts you used in the video?
great idea, I just added all the links to the description
Brilliant layout. What size of blade fuse do you use?
30a - thank you
Love the explanation and the build concept bro, couple of question so real quick. Can you still have it on while charging with no problems? And do you need a step down for the usb charger
Thanks man.. yes, you can have it on while charging with no problems, you can use any of the components while plugged into the wall.. you don’t need a step down, the usb charger and other components work off 12v, just like the amp
@@caseymoto thanks for clearing that up for me bud, you are the man!!
I followed all of your video. Thank you by the way it works!!! But I noticed the voltmeter stays on even after turning off the switch. Do I have something backwards?😊
The voltmeter should not stay on when turning off the switch. It should be connected to the same power line as the USB charger, 12v socket, and amplifier - which all go off with the switch.. maybe you have it connected directly to the battery, which is on the same line as the charger and having constant power.. let me know if I can help
Do you know of a way to put a shelf or something inside the can for your phone to sit inside? Like to cover the inside. Ive seen some like that and was wandering if you knew of a way.
I use velcro to secure components inside the box (like battery and various electronics), so you could adhere a piece of velcro to the inner-wall, and use another double-sided velcro piece to stick to that and act as a strap for phone... I have secured a charger inside the box using that method.. not really a shelf, but you could get more fancy with thin wood to create a storage zone... you would want the phone secured and unable to rattle or move with music bumping
Would it be possible to fit all these components inside of a flat square case something like a pelican case?
I’m planning on using a pelican case soon, they appear to be perfectly sized for something like this.. the speakers shown in the video (4”) should fit , and I will look to go even larger with a slightly larger pelican-like case I have
Nice job man. Im goina build me a few like this for my sons rzr and my ranger...... what is the build cost ? Thanks
Thanks man. This one cost about $225 in parts. Check out my other videos for variations on the design. Good luck 👍
Do you have to add a separate wiring and battery system to add a subwoofer?
No, at 1:02 in this video there’s a boombox with a subwoofer and two tweeters, all on same wiring and battery system
Would it be a good idea to install and in line fuse somewhere in the system, maybe between the amp and the switch?
Yes, I usually put it (a 30a fuse) between the battery and main connector box, you can see this at 11:15 in the visual on this video
@@caseymoto Sorry I see the fuse now in the visual
Did u use the same amp for the skar sub and how did u cut the hole for the 6.5 inch sub
Slightly different amp, for the Skar sub I used an amplifier with this description: (Nobsound NS-15G Mini Bluetooth 5.0 Digital Amplifier HiFi Stereo Audio Class D Power Amp 100W x 2 Treble Bass Control) ..... I used a 5.75" hole saw attached to drill to cut the hole for the 6.5 inch Skar sub... I also put a voltage booster between the 12v battery and amp to get more power out of the amp
@@caseymoto Ight Ty do u have a link or something to the voltage booster and u should make a video on how to make the sub one I’ve only seen one video on one and he didn’t show how to make it
@@xXThEGoDXx86 here is link to booster: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T137H2Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I may end up making a video, but until I do, the process is pretty similar.. besides adding the booster before amp, the only other difference was wiring the two tweeters in with the sub, I got these two resistors to go in front of the tweeters to do that: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H31TLPQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1#customerReviews
@@caseymoto Ight ty hope u have a good day
@caseymoto is it possible to get a part list for the components used in this video.
It is in the description of this video
Thanks. I missed it. I seen the times, but missed the ….more button. Awesome!!!! Exactly what I was looking
Did you drill three holes and put the amp controls through the side of the box on some of them?
Yep.. and the amp comes with the threaded nuts needed to do that
@@caseymoto cool. I just ordered all the parts to build one. Always used the smaller marine amps in the ice chest radios back in the day. I think I am going to use my 5ah ryobi batteries
What size whole saw used?
What’s the battery life on that setup
These batteries are probably oversized for this application because I never really have to charge them, I do so every couple weeks just to keep them in good shape
How long will a battery like that last on a charge?
I don’t have a solid number because it depends on volume level, but it’s a 10 amp hour battery and it lasts a really long time for me, so I might say 10 hours rough estimate
I’m looking to build one for myself, and if it works out…maybe sell a few. How much did it cost you overall, and about how many hours?
I just got the idea after an ad popped up in my news feed. It looked cool, then I just about 💩 when I saw their blowout price of $1,000🇨🇦. Surely I could do one justice for $3-400 or so.
It’s going to cost you about $225 in parts.. the first one you make will take most of the day, but you can make a template on cardboard for the hole drilling positions and make the future boomboxes in less time.. If you paint it, it doesn’t add much cost but does add more time and looks awesome.. I only sell them to friends and family because I don’t have enough time
@@caseymoto Thank you
Have you ever built a waterproof case using exciter speakers?
No I have never used exciter speakers, but I do plan on making a waterproof case soon using a plastic case I have
Two questions i just ordered everything but wanna know if I can fit two 6” speakers in one of these and another question how long does it normally stay charged for while using
This 50 cal ammo can is fitting 4” speakers.. 6” speakers would be too big. I like to use 6” speakers on this other 20L gas can, it sounds really good:
ruclips.net/user/shortsTWIAvQD87t0?si=u11Ds_iCpp7HAXvj
It depends what volume you play for how long it stays charged, but it lasts a really long time.. I’d say like 8 hours
@@caseymoto thank you so much should be building me one with 6” speakers by the end of the week
@@TheOGNuke1 no problem, good luck .. you can also use a 40mm ammo can for the bigger speakers.. here’s another video which shows both of those options:
ruclips.net/user/shorts343ZknA4gx4?si=BcupXg5fBANbco-S
@@caseymoto built one with the 6.5” speakers I have from the utility ammo can from harbor freight they fit kinda perfectly but i have two more questions if you don’t mind what did you use to install the 12v plug effectively I used a drill bit then kinda ran it in a circle till it cut out the hole big enough then slid all 4 of the into it to get them to fit there’s gotta be a better way do u use like a 1” hole saw or something and also what was the way u got the amp to fit securely bc I made it fit kinda like u did by drilling 3 holes then pushing the amp through and sliding the caps on but it doesn’t seem that secure on there
@@TheOGNuke1 I only use hole saw for speaker holes , all the other small components I use “stepper bit” because it has several hole sizes which get progressively larger, so you stop and check as the hole gets slightly larger until the component fits perfectly… for the amp mounting , there are three small nuts tightened all the way down on those three knobs, you wanna remove those nuts and thread them back onto the knobs after you stick them thru the three holes, it will tighten up nice and secure , then stick the plastic knobs on
How is the battery life of the lithium ion battery you have chosen
Excellent battery life.. I would say 10-20 hours but I don't have the exact number and it does depend on volume
Do you have a video of the inside of the box?
Yea this one shows the inside: ruclips.net/video/p9toi4nuAfg/видео.html
I've been on amazon trying to find the hardware put I don't know the correct names of any of it. What are the multi connectors that's hook to the battery? Charger port? Everything used to chage the battery, how can I find that? Only thing I've found is the amp, battery and the on andoff switch. Please help me with the rest.
I put the link to the parts in the description of this video .. check it out and let me know if you have any trouble
Some of the links comes up as "sorry, page not available". But really the only thing I'm having trouble finding are the positive and negative words you have hooked to the battery that allows you to connect multi things click on them and it might do the same to you. And I wanna build a box that holds 4-6x9s. Will that amp be enough or should I get the 200 watt?
@@TheRoddrickblow yea I see that, ok the part you are describing is called “lever wire connectors nuts kit”, try this link:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SFCCPZ6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have used this amp with two 6x9s and it worked well, four 6x9s might be pushing it, but I know of a similar cheap amp with a little more power which I sometimes use for big speakers, I’ve also used a voltage booster to increase the power going to it - let me know if you want links to those two parts
@@caseymotoyes can u send those
@@rylan_mccarson3613 amp: a.co/d/dV627u6
Booster: a.co/d/ffrxkIe
Do you wrap your battery with sound mat, will it make the battery get hot?
I do wrap the battery, but not completely. The bottom and back are touching walls so are not necessary.. I have never had a problem with heat, but I also don't think you will notice a difference in sound quality with or without wrapping battery.. I have seen the mat used in minimal coverage on some applications and still works, and I am more concerned with covering the metal on the box
@@caseymoto thank you, I am actually using a plastic ammo can so will or should I use sound mat?
@@ShawnStumpe I would
@@caseymoto thank you
what size fuse do you usually run
30a
What wire did u use for speaker wire? Just 16 ga?
The speakers should come with included wiring, which I always use because it has the attachments already… otherwise 12 to 16 should be fine
if i wanted to add tweeters how would it be wired?
You can wire one tweeter to the left channel, and another to the right channel of the amp.. even though the other speakers are already occupying these left and right channels, tweeters can be shared on the same postive and negative wires.. when I did this I included 33 ohm resistors on the positive wire to the tweeters, as I read these tone down the tweeters so they don't get too loud, here is the link to that, it worked well for me : www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B7MRL5S5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
What size plastic ammo box should I get that fit 6.51/2 150watt marine speakers 30mm 40mm or 50mm?
I’d use a 40mm metal can and remove the cross braces.. you can also fit those on a metal 20L gas can.. I wouldn’t recommend plastic , but if you really want plastic it should be about 17” (length of 40mm metal)
ruclips.net/user/shorts343ZknA4gx4?si=ohtJfg7Um2UDu-UN Here is example of 6.5s in a 20L gas can and a 40mm metal ammo can
@@caseymoto so would 40mm plastic ammo work with 6.5.1/2 150watt marine speakers?
@@caseymoto the first number should be 17 on plastic ammo box ?
@@kylewilliams3306 I couldn’t find any information online about plastic 40mm box to confirm the size , but my metal one is 17” inches or 44cm
Can you let me know where the parts come from?
All parts from Amazon, here are the links:
BATTERY:
www.amazon.com/dp/B097BRKCQP?...
SPEAKERS:
www.amazon.com/dp/B01BLVF3GW?...
AMP:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
if the Amp doesn't come with a power cord, here is the standard type that works with it:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
SWITCH PANEL
www.amazon.com/dp/B07T9HC65T?...
SIDEWALL PORT:
www.amazon.com/dp/B07V6NJ37P?...
CONNECTOR BOXES:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SFCCPZ6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
CONNECTORS THAT CRIMP ON WIRES:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
WIRE (YOU MIGHT NOT NEED THIS LARGE OF A ROLL):
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
WALL CHARGER:
Mroinge MBC022, 12V 2A Lead Acid & Lithium(LiFePO4) Automatic Trickle Battery Charger Smart Battery Maintainer for Car Motorcycle Lawn Mower Boat ATV SLA AGM Gel Lithium(LiFePO4) and More Batteries a.co/d/1JPAmOR
FUSE if you want to add it:
www.amazon.com/dp/B081DHT8Y7?...
Non-Electronic Parts:
50-CAL AMMO CAN:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
SOUND DEADENING MATERIAL:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
HOLE SAW to cut the speaker holes in Ammo Can:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
how long will this last you😅
How is that little amp doing? I read that it disconnects quite a bit?
I have actually never experienced that problem, the amp is doing great!
@@caseymoto Awesome 👌 did the amp come with the power wire for it or did you have to buy it separately?
@@pyromonkee2510there are a few companies selling this same amp online under various names that I have purchased , some come with the cord and some do not, I believe the one I linked does not.. but it is a standard cord that I bought for cheap in bulk so I had them on hand
@@caseymotoDid you use a single battery to power the amp?
@@pyromonkee2510 just one battery is used in each of these boomboxes to power everything (amp, side panel that has usb charge ports and 12v socket, and lights on the ones that have that) … I put the link to the battery in the description
Does or will the voltage display show how many volts are left in the battery??
yes, that is correct.. you can see this at 9:35 in the video. It is displaying 13.2v which pretty much means full. around 11.5v or so it is basically dead
@@caseymoto I must have mine wired wrong because it show 13.3, 13.2 all the time when I have the switch turned on.
@@ShawnStumpe it takes a while to go down, because the battery lasts a long time
@@caseymoto thank I will check it closer I played mine for like 6 to 8 hours and was still showing 13.3 to 13.2
Do you know how how could hook up plye 4ch hydra bluetooth amp, APIELE 22mm Latching Push Button Switch 12V Angel Eye Ring Light LED Waterproof Stainless Steel Round Metal Self-Locking 7/8'' 1NO 1NC 1 Pack (Blue) 12v Talentcell 6000mah rechargeable battery ,charged port using these 10pcs Conductor Compact Connectors Lever Wire Nut Electrical Connectors with Fixed Base for 3 Circuit Inline Splices 28-12 AWG
Similar to the general plan outlined in this video.. the talentcell battery should be hooked up to positive and negative electrical connectors so you can hook up other things to battery.. from those connectors you hook up push button switch and charge port, as these two components attach to battery. the push button switch would also be connected to the plye 4ch amp because the switch can control when the amp turns on and off.. then the speakers attach to amp
On the switch button I have the red wire connected to one blue wire where should the other blue wire go I took out the yellow wires on this switch APIELE 22mm Latching Push Button Switch 12V Angel Eye Ring Light LED Waterproof Stainless Steel Round Metal Self-Locking 7/8'' 1NO 1NC 1 Pack (Blue)? I was woundering if you could draw me a diagram on how to hook up the plye amp 4ch hydra amp, toogle switch I listed , Tegg 5pcs DC-099A DC Female Panel Mount Charging Wire Threaded Socket Jact Connector with Dustproof Plug IP67 68 Water-Proof Large Current Power Adapter 5.5x2.1mm .12v Talentcell 6000mAh rechargeable battery using this 10pcs Conductor Compact Connectors Lever Wire Nut Electrical Connectors with Fixed Base for 3 Circuit Inline Splices 28-12 AWG thanks
@@caseymotocan you draw me a dishes on how to hook up plye 4ch hydra amp, APIELE 22mm Latching Push Button Switch 12V Angel Eye Ring Light LED Waterproof Stainless Steel Round Metal Self-Locking 7/8'' 1NO 1NC 1 Pack (Blue) I took out the yellow wires in the switc and twisted one red wire and one blue wire together I wanted to know know where the red blue wire that I connected together and the black and the blue wire go, female male pigtale for camera , 12v Talentcell 6000mAh recharageable battery , Tegg 5pcs DC-099A DC Female Panel Mount Charging Wire Threaded Socket Jact Connector with Dustproof Plug IP67 68 Water-Proof Large Current Power Adapter 5.5x2.1mm, using theses 10pcs Conductor Compact Connectors Lever Wire Nut Electrical Connectors with Fixed Base for 3 Circuit Inline Splices 28-12 AWG thanks
@@kylewilliams3306 the Apiele latching switch can be confusing to wire, because there are multiple ways to wire it which do different things with the LED light .. I like the option where the LED light is only on when the switch is on.. they use different color wires so it’s tough to answer that.. I would recommend studying the diagram that comes with the switch - and testing it on a simple setup using only the battery and a small light or something.. then once you get it working properly you can wire in the other stuff.. I believe for that option there are two wires connected to each other going to the positive side of the device getting switched on, one wire is unused, one wire goes to positive of battery and one wire goes to negative of battery.. if you can’t get it, you can buy a more simple switch with only three wires without all the options with LED on the switch
@@caseymoto I do not know if you have seen this video m.ruclips.net/video/7kjoWeC5Ba8/видео.html&pp=ygUgQmx1ZXRvb3RoIGljZSBjaGVzdCBjb29sZXIgYnVpbGQ%3D I was the way the guy did the wire ring of the switch with blue and wire and yellow is what I did but I am not doing a cooler build ?
What it the charger plug called
@@lukegagnard1031 sidewall port, the link is in description
Is it louder than a jbl speaker?
Oh yea way louder and better sound quality, plus the battery is a lot larger. I really like the three knobs on the amplifier allowing you to fine tune bass, treble, and volume.. it sounds so good in person
@@caseymoto ok im gonna builds one same way as you but with a wooden box
@@caseymotohow big do i cut wholes for 8 inch speakers
🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕
About $300 to build this is that about right?
I think the number was around 225
Wall charger is NOT showing up, when the link is clicked on
www.amazon.com/Suuwer-Battery-Charger-Fully-Automatic-Maintenace/dp/B07FSHD62K/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2Y8VZPI1E24CM&keywords=lifepo4%2Bbattery%2Bcharger%2Bsae&qid=1693430693&sprefix=lifepo4%2Bbattery%2Bcharger%2Bsae%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-7&th=1
Ok it looks like they don't sell it anymore.. this link looks like a very similar item to what I was using, it works for LifePO4 batteries and has the quick connect SAE attachment that is needed, I just haven't tried it personally.. I have also used a Noco Genius Charger, which is one of the more popular ones on Amazon, but it didn't come with the quick connect SAE attachement, I made it work by connecting the cut-off SAE attachment shown at 3:19 in the video.. so that is another option
How much
Can $23, speakers $60, battery $35, amp $31, battery charger $20, charge panel with switch $16, recharge port $6, paracord $8, other various parts $10.. about $210
That music is embarrassing. But vid is good.
Do you use a low voltage cutoff when using this style of battery
Good question, I do not use that , don’t believe it is needed with this type of battery
Thank you for replying back, I am planning to build a speaker box for my son,
Have you ever built a waterproof speaker box using exciter speakers?