As mentioned in the R2 for
D2 worklog I didn't finish that one 100% and instead started
on a new project. This time, there are no speakers in the dock, as I
think I've proved I can get that aspect of things to work -.-
This time it's a jukebox I'm making, it being a lot more simple a shape
than R2D2 it's that much easier to make and will turn out better, more
smooth. I've already been working on this for a while, but hasn't
started the worklog until now as I waited for it to take shape. Enjoy
the pics and video of the current state it's in. Click on the pics for
fullsize versions.
Added a small plexiglass piece I cut, kinda like the stylus, it holds
the D2 up using the stylus hole.
Added sound
reaction to the blue LEDs, jack in, two jack outs, and a switch. What's
left is plexiglass in the two holes, and more switches to control
everything. Got the plexiglass too, courtesy of my dad and Clas Ohlson
:D
Engraved it and installed it, nearing a finish, just have to get a LED
shipment.
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May 1, 1.30AM - FINALLY DONE!
Really satisfied, everything works even after i fiddled around with
putting in the last 30 LEDs, putting the total to about 40. Decided to
go with only one backlighting color for plexi, didn't see
point in having it flash as it's not the part of the jukebox that is
supposed to be disco.
This dock took more work hours than most I've done, but I don't care as
it turned out exactly like I wanted. Funny thins is, without the R2D2
"failure" this wouldn't have turned out working this good, as
I really learned a lot making the design mistakes on the R2. The
jukebox has no speakers, as the one in the R2D2 sucks anyways and makes
the thing more...weird. Also, the way the D2 is attached doesn't strain
the jack because of the flexible jack on the jukebox, and the styles
hole pin both holds it up sturdy, makes the dock/undocking quick, and
is practically invisible. Also, having the D2 attached like that
doesn't cover up the volume and on/off buttion like it did on the
R2fD2.
One thing worth mentioning is that I can't have the charger in the
player while docked to the jukebox, as there just wasn't any room for a
straight cable like that, also why the jack connector is angled.
Because of the relative short charge time compared to battery life it's
not a problem for me, I still have the Dragon stand for charging.
I have some ideas for more audio stuff in the same theme and scale as
the jukebox, but right now I need a (very short) break from DIY... 5
min should do :D
Enjoy these last pics and the final video of the finished
jukebox.
"'cause for twenty four years, I've been living next door to Wires"
El finito... Consult video below for LED showoff :D
