Making an Acoustic Phone Amplifier
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- Опубліковано 3 вер 2016
- There are so many ways you can listen to music these days, and mobile phones have taken a big chunk of that market in the last few years. However, phones don't really have the volume to fill a room with sound. That's what we're fixing in today's installment, when we're making an acoustic phone amplifier!
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I like how 99% of people watching this won't have any machines, or supplies to create this project.
Tony 375 off and by hand is the way to go
Tony 375 exactly
Martin Tolentino
There needs to be a re-shooting of the vid, a DIY edition, or a PDF for those unsure.
A skeleton With High Standards they should. Cuz nobody just owns a machine
Martin Tolentino
Unless you're a service that allows random people to use your machines.
It's weird, but handy.
When drilling I prefer to start with the final size and work my way back to a pilot hole.Your way seems to work fine though.
+warrantyvoid100 ahh, you're using the additive drills, been looking for those for a long time.
I think what he means drill the largest non-through hole first then work to smaller so you don't lose your center.
+Rick McQuay I tried to wrap my brain around what you meant, but failed. Could you elaborate?
maybe something like start with a wide shallow hole, and cut the tighter deeper hole afterwards ? oh well...
Switch & Lever A countersink for example, you drill the countersink then drill the through hole. In woodworking you work from largest bit to smallest to keep the center point. I believe that's what he meant.
For the life of me, I can't understand how this channel doesn't have more subscribers. Quality content, great production value, it has it all.
Hahahaha "remember, safety third" :D
😁😁😂
I address this very point in my FAQ video, here: ua-cam.com/video/fb0qUeTf1GI/v-deo.html So you don't have to wonder any more.
I see someone doesn’t watch Mike Rowe.
Its to hard to explain, heres just what urban dictionary says: A mantra for performers doing dangerous things to remember that their own personal safety comes after the safety of the audience (first) and the safety of the venue (second). Used in burner and firespinning communities.
www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Safety%20Third
:D
Clearly a coincidence and a good one. Great work as always!
+jimmydiresta cheers man! Still, a bit jealous of your horn, been looking for one like it for a while. Love your build, and that you kept the integrity of the old horn and didn't repaint it or something such.
Really beautiful! While I wouldn't perhaps make one myself, I do believe thats a fine piece of art and its also useful! Awesome! =D
Unreal!!! Gorgeous piece!!!
Great mix between modern and old fashion.... Thank you for sharing it... Riccardo from Italia.
Such a very cool project. I love your creativity and no stress approach. Very nice - thanks for posting!
Cheers!
just wow!! it looks so fancy ..
That was amazingly cool. I love the vintage Victor victrola. You brought two great worlds of technology together. Thank you
Terrific idea and nicely done! I love that "retro" look to the whole thing.
Wow it actually amplified more then i would thought it did.. Great did, and a beautiful please of Mastercraft
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wood-hard wood is a great amplifier its why its used for most older music boxes because it resonates really well
the level of detail you put into this project is amazing :)
Everything is so perfect and crispy. Nice job!
Very good. The project has a wonderful Steam Punk flare that I really appreciate. Thank you
Is really cool but is not easy to make! Anyway is a beautiful creation. Congratullations!
@@ReindeerFlotilla42 You can do it first and tell me how it goes...
@@BarrocoTarot it works but not terribly well
Cool idea and great use for an old bugle. just found you in the UA-cam, you just got one more sub
I think that was well done, simple and functional. Looks nice.
Wow! I really appreciate your craftsmanship in this piece. Great work. Thank you for sharing this with us.
"Do you like sanding? because we are going to do a lot of it!" Awesome build!
great idea
very elegant and classically beautiful it has made a simply mobile phone into a work of art. totally awesome makes a visual impact.
Such a nice video and project!! I love it when people combine new and old tech! Thanks for sharing!
great gift for our grand parents if they want abit of the classic sound
Great project!!!
+Inspire To Make thank you!
+Switch & Lever Beautiful mate.
I loved the idea, The end product is just lovely
Absolutely beautiful choice of varnish and perfectly done. Good advice about the corners.
really nice, I would make one but I don't have all that equipment
It must be flea market retro horn weekend on UA-cam. DiResta just did something very similar for Make: Magazine's channel. Both look great!
linear thinking at its best!
i came here jus for this comment xD
I was about to check when DiResta made his because this is obviously a copy.
It's "obviously" a copy? Despite something like this being released on the same day as Jimmy's, and taking several days to actually make and edit video? If time is not in the equation then the pyramids in Egypt is obviously a copy of the Luxor hotel in Las Vegas.
Well technically your video was released two days after Jimmy's. Relax though I'm not 100% on anything I just don't believe in coincidences such as these so I assumed you copied the idea. Tons of people on UA-cam openly copy DiResta. Great job on your creation and all the love and support. Didn't mean any disrespect.
great work and nice to see the return of more complex projects.
I have to say one of the best builds I've seen in a long time
I think I’ll just use a cup
or conch shell
Man! You're a crack! 😃😅
Many "audiophiles" who likes the "Oh, so 'musical' vinyl" are gonna adore this impressive device.
Wonderful idea. I will definitely be keeping my eyes out for an old horn. Some people say they don't have the tools, but you can do a lot with just a drill and a dremel. The idea is what counts. You can always find a way to make it happen.
Very cool! I love the design!
+Carl Jacobson cheers! It was a fun project!
You did a terrífic job Daniel! Upcycling that horn was a clever idea. It matches really well with walnut, no doubt. I'm glad you came back in business. Regards!
I'm back! If the computer hadn't broken down this video would have been out a month ago, but such is life. More videos to come, for sure!
+Switch & Lever Yeah, man against the technology ;D Anyway, it worth the wait, no doubt!
Awesome build! What kind fo table saw do you have?
That would make a difference how?
+stubee52 I want one. doesn't make a difference at all
Katz-Moses Woodworking Shop If it makes no difference then what is the point of your question?
+stubee52 come on guy! I like the digital angle feature on his table saw. I was interested in what model it was. The brand is clear but not the model number. I Googled it before asking but couldn't find an answer. What happened that made you into a person that finds the need to be an asshole for no reason? It's a legitimate question from one maker (and big fan) to another. There is no need for your hostility and general suckiness.
I am not building a french horn phone speaker at the moment. Its a great build and very clever. I am well aware of the nuances of building one. I'm an inventor and engineer. Does that matter? Not one bit.
I am a professional woodworker in the market for a very nice table saw. I like his. I couldn't find more information. I asked. It was a beyond reasonable question. You responded by being a complete condescending knuckle dick. Everyone deserves the right to seek information, engage in the discussion and learn. I hope you find whatever it is that you're missing in your life that makes you lash out at others so viciously, even when unwarranted. I wish you happiness and peace of mind my friend. Have a great day, seriously.
Dank je wel. You really made it look so simple, beautiful and functional. You seemed to enjoy yourself, and I enjoyed watching. Cheers, Alison K
awesome choice of music to demo the amplified sound :) because you know ... nostalgia :)
it looks so classy. i loved it
Teşekkürler!
man. i could probably build this easily without the crazy tools he had. You just have to use some ingenuity, and figure out how to modify the build to the tools and materials YOU have. for example. the lathed brass flange and plate could easily be replaced by using hardening epoxy that you sand smooth then simply paint the epoxy and base the same color. just do it clean not sloppy and it will look nice. Also I love this idea because I like older music like Sinatra or really old blues music. Their stuff originally was played on vinyl records through a Victrola (early record player with a big horn for a speaker) This unit really REALLY gives you the old feel of a Victrola with the modern touch of using the cell phone. I REALLY LIKE THIS.
I've seen many acoustic phone amplifier projects and this one is one of the very best, well done on re-purposing of an old French horn
Great idea/project! Great recycling/upcycling of the old horn! Great job overall!
"If you don't want to use electricity from the grid, build an atomic reactor and paint it in a pleasant beige color."
ok , now i need to buy some cnc machine
+Seon wei jie based on this video I'm not sure why, I'm not using any CNC machines to make this amplifier.
then how the hell did you machine out the slot for your phone.. genuinely interested
+Anas Malas it's a drill press, with an endmill. You can clearly see me moving the piece by hand, no computers involved. That's what the C in CNC stands for, Computer Numerical Control.
+Switch & Lever sorry, by moving it by hand I meant moving it by turning the levers on the press. It may be a coordinate table, but there is no CNC.
Switch & Lever I know what a CNC is, I am an electrical engineer ;)
Could you share more details about how a coordinate table works? Fairlt new to wood working and especially new to your fancy equipment... My guess is that is like a CNC but you input the G code manually?
Amazing work! Please keep doing these great builds! I love watching your videos because in my opinion you are one of the most dedicated craftsmen and incredibly creative, too
One of the most wonderful examples of "over-engineering" I've ever seen. Thank you so much for this, it made my day! BTW, it looks wonderful and I wish I had the gear to make one!
Very cool project. I don't think that's walnut though. Looks like mahogany.
It was marked walnut though (valnöt in Swedish, you can still see the sharpie mark on the wood in the video), in my experience mahogany isn't as deep in color as walnut is. I may be wrong though. Glad you liked it!
You're probably right if that's what it was marked. Either way, it's awesome.
+Practical Engineering could also have been mislabeled long ago when that piece was shelved. I have no idea how long it's been laying around just collecting dust. That makes me wonder if there is something like a quick, maybe chemical, test of determining species of wood. To the Google-mobile!
Wood Database may help.
www.wood-database.com/
to be used until iPhones next model which probably will have a different spot for its speaker
but perfect job! and I really wanted to make it myself for my Nexus
Sure, at which point you either re-mill the groove, or remake the wooden part altogether. I tend to use my phones for three-ish years at a time, I can live with remaking the wooden piece with that interval. Turk musun?
evet :) türkçe bildiğini varsayarak devam edebilir miyim?
Maalesef, sadece biraz. Türkçe öğreniyorum, ama yavaş yavaş. Ankarada yaşadım kısa süreliğine. :)
Switch & Lever Eğer bu cümleyi yardım almadan kurduysan, "biraz"dan fazla öğrenmişsin bence :)
It is Excellent and also a simple game of expanding the sound of songs. But its presentation is mind blowing......
Man, you are a perfectionist.
It starts pretty simple but then it becomes fairly complicated.
Nice technique and all but sheesh... so much work details and effort...
I love it. Pretty entertaining and satisfying
Technically it's a horn. An amplifier requires an electronic component driving the power output. The audio of the phone before the horn is pointed at the floor and then the audio coming out of the horn is far more direct. You filmed this beautifully. Wish you had a better example of the before and after audio.
Jesse Gunn yeah, but a horn is an analog amplifier
Farnømat analog amplifiers are also electronic. some are digital and some are analog (tubes) an amplifier increases a signal prior to leaving a speaker. It's a direct manipulation of the signals amplitude that makes it an "amplifier" this is an acoustic horn.
@@farn0153 Please explain how this horn can get more out (whatever unit you chose) than is put into it?
It's basically amplifying the sound of the phone so you can technically call it an amplifier
@@kcgunesq the energy comes from the phone battery. This horn is a passive device and so cannot increase the output energy. It does two things, it makes a better impedance match to the air and focuses the sound in the direction it's pointing. It increases decibels for a listener in front by "stealing" them from a listener behind. It's principally a lens.
So this is what hipsters do in their free time.
Great work and video.
That's a wonderful build!
Why not make the flange out of a solid piece of brass since you have a lathe?
Huge waste of material.
A two inch diameter one inch long piece of brass isnt that expensive.
+TrulyUnfortunate did not say waste of money, I said waste of material. Also, you roll with what you have available.
I bet this video is popular with iphone 7 suckers.
Good thing they are water resistant if people are sucking them.
gantmj LOL...nailed it!
Absolutely fantastic build!!
This is sooo awesome. Im in love with old stuff
anyone else watch these videos and are like... who actually has these machines at home?
+Samuel Boisvert I make these videos and I don't even have these machines at home. In the end, if you get hung up on what you don't have instead of trying to explore alternative methods of doing things then of course complaining on UA-cam is much easier than getting things done. My videos are not a recipe that you follow step by step, they do require a little bit of more cognitive effort than that.
Sorry you took offense to my comment. It wasn't meant to be offensive. Side note: I actually did like the video. More cognitive effort than that? Really? Dislike.
+Samuel Boisvert I'm glad you like the video, don't get me wrong. But the argument of not having the machines is more a sign of not actually wanting to do anything about it. If you actually wanted to you wouldn't complain about it, but rather try to figure things out. I'm not trying to be rude, but I'm not sugar coating things either. Dislike if you wish, that's your right, but my videos are not "How to make anything with duct tape and a paper clip" kind of videos, and even if they were I'm sure someone would complain that they don't have paper clips.
(btw, when I say these videos I'm talking about the general ''Making ____'' videos). I'm not complaining about your videos or any other. I was just saying that there a lot of cool things on youtube that many people aren't able to replicate easily. That's it. It wasn't even aimed towards you. My comment was just a question to see who could relate.
Samuel Boisvert Yes you know, I looked in my kitchen drawers and my closets, and I could not find any of these tools.
What's the tool at 12:00 please?
知らない Articulating Protractor. many thanks
+知らない same to you
Amazingly well done tutorial with many wonderful tips and techniques. And yes you seem to have access to a full machine shop but is was fun to watch and very instructive, thank you for making the effort and posting it for our enjoyment!
This is one of the best looking and best sounding versions I've seen. In the process of gathering the components to build one myself. I'm considering internal metal tubing, all the way to the phone speaker.
That "the following day" part had me near the disslike button,nut I held back, I gave it a like.
+Ellison Le not a fan of Spongebob?
It was just really terribly done lol. Great videos as always, but the voice... it didn't really work.
+Robert McEwen it was supposed to be bad...
Nice video, all normal people have all those tools at home.
The question is, why no one these day have any useful tool?, while the dollar keeps devaluating...
I might have enough parts for this! Thanks for the well made video!
so beautiful and well thought - a real peace of art!
well thought. .....no
Remember Safety THIRD
made my day :D
I want one sooooooo bad... :C
I HAVE TO MAKE THIS. I'm probably not gonna make it *as* detailed as yours but the amplifier is sooooo retro and cool!
Wow! Great job man! I appreciate your attention to detail. Fun video!
Cool to watch but no one is following your guide. We're all just watching a semi-pro with a lathe and a plethora of other tools at his disposal.
as soon as he said old horn picked up at a flea market i knew this wasn't a doable tutorial
Not sure why getting the horn would be a hold up, a quick search on eBay for "Decorative brass horn" brought up a plethora of results ranging in price from under $10.00 to about $30.00.
but you could just buy speakers for your iphone for that price.
Oh!sama you absolutely could and thats boring AF. For critical listening sure buy or build speakers but this looks like a fun project.
Oh!sama thing is this video is to show how you can have an artistic looking analog speaker that sounds great as well. it's like a vinyl records instead of cds.
No big electric tools? who cares! what I learned here I can apply too so many other projects with simpler hand tools.
Thank you! I wish everyone had a similar wisdom as yourself!
Thank you! I wish everyone had a similar wisdom as yourself!
Thank you! I wish everyone had a similar wisdom as yourself!
Awesome build man!!
Just seeing this now. So cool. Very creative 😁
if safety is 3rd, what is 1st and 2nd??
drugs and money
Sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll
Accident and hospitalization
Danger and carelessness.
Subrata Ray Chaudhury you made my day xd
Wait... what? Safety third?
Indeed. There are far more important things than safety, like being aware of your surroundings for instance.
But being aware of your surrounding is a part of safety...
You are right
Mango safety never
Safety third is overkill. In my shop, safety is fifth or sixth, depending on what I'm doing and how drunk I am.
Love this! I really like how you turned this horn into something else.
Man hope your channel gets bigger soon, you really have some interesting projects!
Can i just buy it off u
That all depends on how much you're willing to pay. Since it's a bespoke item, and has taken quite some time to create, factoring in time, tax and a small profit it would end up being somewhere around $2000. Are you still interested?
Switch & Lever How about a small loan of a million dollars
+Cre8able sure, I'll get right on that. Who do I make this imaginary and invisible check out to?
Switch & Lever Bill Gates
Cre8able
How to get money off hipsters: create an iphone accessory from walnut and brass.
Nice work though. Makes me long for the days when I had an actual workshop and tools more specialised than a screwdriver.
Who cases if someone else has build something similar?
It looks very nice and the video is going into all the details of making it. love it
Oh my gosh! I so wanna build this, wish I had the tools. It's a really cool idea and it looks cool af.
I thought safety was number one priority.
+Sayuj Raphael all the safety gear in the world won't help if you lose focus and have a poor grasp of your surroundings.
Happy to see that you read my comment and replied. You are really right about that. But what I meant was a reference to Crazy Russian Hacker,😊
Have good day! ,
Switch & Lever you make really good videos, just subscribed to you
+Sayuj Raphael welcome! Hope you enjoy your stay! :)
Sayuj Raphael OH MY GOD HAHAHAH
For a second I thought you said autistic amplifier
Otherwise known as an 'internet connection'.
tSp289 good one haha
I see a lot of comments about not having the machinery to do this, but this can be easily accomplished with basic hand/power tools. I think the part with the lathe was just thrown in for fun. Great idea! Great video! I'll be digging trough Grandma's Christmas decorations very soon!
Greetings from the Great White North. Excellent build and great explanation. Luckily, I have access to all the tools and materials you have used and I am going to build one too. I just thinks it looks and sounds great. Thank you for posting the build. Take Care.
Very cool project. Nice audio instructions.
Fantastic! Great tip on the small piece of wood with tape for finishing.
As long as you don't want/need to finish the bottom it's definitely a quick way to get it done!
Cool project man, very nicely done! Quite a conversation piece!
Awesome job I love the steam punk look that this has!
Aside of being a fancy piece of woodwork, this is also actually useful. You are a talented person, sir.
damn, it came out really clean and nice,, looks so classic.
Nicely done. A great project.
Nice job, Iike the steampunk look of it as well
MeToo, "Safety Third!!!" What a great way to remember the mantra! Master Switch & Lever, you well deserve the title of "Master." Like a musician we call "Maestro," I am in awe! And for you to play that archeo-audio is like a science fiction time traveler (Oh, wait, you are in this century, right?)
Thank you so much for sharing your skills.
This build came out beautiful! And nice use of a caliper and milling machine for wood working.
+Kevin Lizotte haha! Just wait till I break out the micrometers!
great project and video, thank you fo sharing. ciao
Wow, not only are you quite the skilled craftsman, but you are obviously very skilled with cinematography. These are some beautiful camera angles and you make it quite pleasant to watch.
Cheers, I appreciate it!