Build your own Concrete Bluetooth Speaker (how-to)

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  • Today we'll be building a Bluetooth speaker! Visually it looks fantastic with a lovely wooden front and a concrete outer shell. This concrete not only looks great, but it helps audio quality too, as the sound produced by the speaker is very solid and confident due to the lack of resonance. Plenty of techniques will be used for this project, so sit back and enjoy!
    Parts links:
    Disclosure: These are affiliate links. If you click them and make a purchase from the various merchants they link to, DIY Perks may earn a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to the eBay Partner Network and Amazon Associates.
    Dayton Audio ND65 speaker drivers (US):
    amzn.to/2yxNaPt
    Dayton Audio ND65 speaker drivers (EU):
    www.soundimports.eu/en/nd65-8...
    30w Mini Amplifier (eBay US): ebay.to/2hnWZJ7
    30w Mini Amplifier (eBay UK): ebay.to/2gkXRxS
    Bluetooth Receiver (eBay US): ebay.to/2xRZhJK
    Bluetooth Receiver (eBay UK): ebay.to/2xEDgi1
    DC-DC Isolating Converter (US): ebay.to/2wpoQ1m
    DC-DC Isolating Converter (UK): ebay.to/2x4FVgs
    Step down voltage converter (US): ebay.to/2fFWUDp
    Step down voltage converter (UK): ebay.to/2xIJ1Zp
    Potentiometer (US): ebay.to/2xKaUQX
    Potentiometer (UK): ebay.to/2kb9YC0
    Battery Bank Tubes: ebay.to/2CsKPrC
    Detailed templates: drive.google.com/file/d/0B-Wz...
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  • @ryanlangan1060
    @ryanlangan1060 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1412

    The battery mounting, that's quite clever making them a visual feature!

    • @nonenone6410
      @nonenone6410 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      How do you recharge thoses ?

    • @nonenone6410
      @nonenone6410 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I found a way

    • @elleetmoi3288
      @elleetmoi3288 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@nonenone6410 oh do tell ! how do you charge them?

    • @mjb007bond
      @mjb007bond 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The coolest part. Makes me want to build one all the more.

    • @Derek_Read
      @Derek_Read 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I have adapted many of my electronics (anything that uses 3 x AA or 3 x AAA) to use a single 18650 battery, and I have several "battery banks" that also use 18650 batteries. I have an excellent charger that handles all sorts of batteries, but my battery banks also allow for charging and removal of the 18650s (so you can easily use them elsewhere if necessary). I have tried various kinds over the past few years but these two are the best so far:
      Tomo Intelligent Mobile Power Model M4. A battery bank that charges 4 x 18650. Also comes in a 2 x 18650 model and a battery bank / flashlight model. Essentially this is a box with a sliding lid you can put 18650 batteries into (spring mounted). Plug it into USB to charge. It provides 2 USB outputs (1A and 2A) for charging 5V USB devices (like phones).
      Pujimax D4. Charges any combination of 4 of the following at once: 3.7V Li-ion -> 18650 (plus a very very long list of other similar batteries); 1.2V NiMH / Ni-CD -> AAAA, AAA, AA, A. This is just a charger for charging batteries to be used in something else. Excellent display telling you the current voltage of each battery, estimated time until 100%. It also lets you adjust the charging rate.
      Both of these products include circuitry that makes charging safe, so you don't really need to worry about what kind of 18650 batteries you are using. I've been using scrounged 18650s (from old laptops) in many items I've adapted that used to run on 3 x AA batteries (most devices wire AA in series when they use more than one). 1 x 18650 has about the same voltage (most of mine are about 3.7V to 4V) but last many times longer than 3 x AA (wired in series for 3.6V).
      You would need to remove the batteries from the tubes shown in this video to charge them in the products I've mentioned, so I would actually not bother with that setup at all (even though it seems kind of cool, non-standard battery mounts really just suck if you think about it for a second) and either use an 18650 holder (essentially a plastic case with spring mounts in it), or design the circuitry in the speaker to run directly from 5V (which almost everything here already does) and then just make space inside the cement portion for the battery bank listed above (or something similar). That battery bank could be wired temporarily to the rest of the speaker circuitry via it's USB output. Then you would just disconnect it and plug it directly into USB for charging when not in use.

  • @germanpanzerwurfmine3718
    @germanpanzerwurfmine3718 4 ปีที่แล้ว +580

    5:47
    Me: How do you get your speaker working so well?
    DIY Perks: I put the circuit boards in my plants. They bless them with the power of nature.

  • @nishchaymishra8961
    @nishchaymishra8961 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3811

    Welcome to another episode of "If I had these tools."

    • @ethand4784
      @ethand4784 4 ปีที่แล้ว +82

      nobody can do any of the shit he does we don't have nice things

    • @nishchaymishra8961
      @nishchaymishra8961 4 ปีที่แล้ว +101

      @ Whoa! I am not a hater. It was just a joke saying what happens in my mind when I watch DIY videos on TH-cam.

    • @nishchaymishra8961
      @nishchaymishra8961 4 ปีที่แล้ว +135

      @@mouaxiong8618 And judging by the likes on my reply, can't you think that everyone can't own garage and woodworking tools and some of the people watching these videos might even be too young for their parents to allow them to use those?

    • @GMDdak2014
      @GMDdak2014 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@mouaxiong8618 your mom

    • @KimiEclipse
      @KimiEclipse 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @ you wake up on the wrong side of the bed or something?

  • @TheloniousBonk
    @TheloniousBonk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    I just finished making this speaker. Used a different amplifier (a cheap $15 one from banggood, with a bit less soldering), and I'm really happy with the result. Fun project! I also used a slightly bigger driver (Dayton ND91 instead of ND65), and I added the DMA90-PR passive radiators.

    • @theencryptedpartition4633
      @theencryptedpartition4633 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice! How long did it take you to build it?

    • @haatdawg
      @haatdawg ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you use templeates? If so, how did you use them?

    • @nationalnightlynews8553
      @nationalnightlynews8553 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I used white cement with fine marble dust and sand.. It looks gorgeous.. Dayton audio speakers are available online, but their shipping cost is 5 times the price of the driver. So. I used peerless drivers and a made in India amplifier with inbuilt Bluetooth and aux with Bass and treble adjustment. Also has a remote control.. It sounds way better than the JBL BT I was using.. Thank you. Total spent on the build is Indian Rupees ₹3900..approx US$50.00

    • @PCcardboard1354
      @PCcardboard1354 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please post a vid about it!

    • @Zantrop64
      @Zantrop64 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I know this channel is all about experimenting with new stuff, but that does sound like comments on cooking websites.
      "Great recipe ! I didn't have wheat flour and stock, so I used chickpeas and marmite." kind of stuff

  • @Pageportal455
    @Pageportal455 6 ปีที่แล้ว +392

    A video from you means happiness, motivation, learning for me. And it makes my day.

    • @nickhinckley3579
      @nickhinckley3579 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Couldn't agree more! One of my favourite youtubers, love all your content, keep up the good work :)

    • @Pageportal455
      @Pageportal455 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nick Hinckley he is the only one who does great things in a simple and easy way..!!
      Encouraging more and more people to come in the maker community which is really awesome..!

    • @mina11237
      @mina11237 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Honestly

  • @Hypercube1729
    @Hypercube1729 6 ปีที่แล้ว +898

    Amazing! It sounds exactly like my desktop speakers!

    • @745morning
      @745morning 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Clever

    • @MrDegsy69
      @MrDegsy69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Hypercube 1729 amazing deduction! It sounds just like my computer speakers also. Do you think there is a common thread going on here? 😂😂😂

    • @98SE
      @98SE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@MrDegsy69 same here it sounds the exact same as my speakers on my ARCH LINUX pc.... I USE ARCH BTW hahahaha

    • @blurpfx
      @blurpfx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@98SE hahaha im so cool and edgy guys look at me i use ARCH LINUX!!1!!!1!

    • @98SE
      @98SE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@blurpfx it was a joke lol, I use Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019 and Manjaro 19 XFCE for my servers...

  • @CheapToad
    @CheapToad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +314

    This project is super easy, barely an inconvenience

  • @ReverendSquibby
    @ReverendSquibby 4 ปีที่แล้ว +567

    This man really doesn't deserve the dislikes he gets.

    • @xamanto
      @xamanto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      OEMs need to express their hurt feelings too!

    • @inderjitsingh3658
      @inderjitsingh3658 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      you are soooo true

    • @David-uq2uk
      @David-uq2uk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Dislikes are people that are jealous as they can't do it .

    • @inderjitsingh3658
      @inderjitsingh3658 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@David-uq2uk soo true

    • @anandchundi6805
      @anandchundi6805 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Disliked this comment too

  • @Jason-T
    @Jason-T 6 ปีที่แล้ว +553

    Didn't even get a notification. I felt in my heart you uploaded a video.

    • @longlivingdude
      @longlivingdude 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Nigga please...

    • @heinzkitzvelvet
      @heinzkitzvelvet 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ME TOO!!!! Actually, I got the notification, but before I saw it, I woke up thinking, "I haven't seen a DIY Perks video in awhile. I wonder what's going on." That's when I powered my phone on and there it was. True story.

    • @hadrihanafi2492
      @hadrihanafi2492 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      same goes to me bruh

    • @trinitymaple4845
      @trinitymaple4845 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      ...saitama.

  • @Zrzyck
    @Zrzyck 6 ปีที่แล้ว +557

    Most of Amplifiers from links in description are with single channel mode only - there will be no stereo. Check it 2 times before ordering! For stereo you will need 10 pin version.
    @DIYPerks it would be better if you add similar note next to the link. I almost bought mono version :)

    • @KamikazeWombat
      @KamikazeWombat 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Excellent point, which I did not notice until I saw your comment. need to get OEP 30wx2
      www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xoep+30wx2.TRS0&_nkw=oep+30wx2&_sacat=0

    • @mistamisa7271
      @mistamisa7271 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      This comment needs to be, pinned or up voted so every one can see it. Could catch!

    • @BoboButYouCanCallMeTom
      @BoboButYouCanCallMeTom 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      the speakers are so close together that the stereo will have very little effect and plus because the speakers are in the same enclosure they will push each other which is bad if they both have to make different sounds

    • @MikeTheSith200
      @MikeTheSith200 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Woo! SAved me a hassle. Thanks man!

    • @TheSliderW
      @TheSliderW 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yeah, could still be fixed by making a small wood separator and drilling 2 tiny resonator holes on the face plate below the 2 screws ( which I first though would be vents ). This will help provide better low frequencies as well but might be trickier to make.
      Trial and error with different diameter and length PVC pipes should be the way to go here since the speakers inside volume is unkown. I'd start with pipes of 1inch in diameter and move up to 3 while varying the lengths to find the optimal one.
      The vent hole could then be covered with fine cloth for aesthetics.

  • @JerryDodge
    @JerryDodge 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    17:45 Very nicely done, and I could actually "hear the concrete" in a sense.

  • @jasonsummit1885
    @jasonsummit1885 4 ปีที่แล้ว +483

    When you said caulk, I thought you said cork.😂 it's the accent.

    • @jamestacular
      @jamestacular 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      You could have heard worse...

    • @mrjackson1383
      @mrjackson1383 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Jason Summit I’m from cork 🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮

    • @laviris
      @laviris 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Wait wot? I actually thought he said cork and now that u mentioned it in the comments i realized it wasnt lol

    • @Jonnybristol100
      @Jonnybristol100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      dictionary.cambridge.org/pronunciation/english/caulk

    •  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Jonnybristol100 Ty jonny english , insecurity settings so high it blocked url.
      Did I just get *caulk* blocked?

  • @siriuss3894
    @siriuss3894 6 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    Those removable powerbanks....awesome concept! you always impress us viewers!

    • @tronixfix
      @tronixfix 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Sohoraye Yaadhuv it looks cool but so messy and really annoying to build it like that, just add a charging port to the speaker and buy a 12,4v battery or build it yourselfe

    • @TheSpotify95
      @TheSpotify95 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      For my powerbank I'd probably just use either a pre-made Li-Po (with added protection PCB) or a load of 18650's in series, or parallel (again, with a protection PCB). I'll use a TP4056 module with protection, as well as some 18650s (or 26700s) in parallel to boost the capacity. For the 12V and 5V feeds, I'll be using boost converters. Oh, and a 5V DC-DC converter for the bluetooth module!

    • @DrLoveQc
      @DrLoveQc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thoses batteries must be a
      pain to remove/recharge/replace I would use a lipo battery or even a SLA if bigger. Also would create 3 chambers to isolate left/right speakers and from
      electronics. BUT overall really nice project well done and very modern!

    • @scorpion0151
      @scorpion0151 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sebastien D'Amours I was thinking the same, recharging must be a faff. Either do them one at a time or use a charger for each one, a power bank seems like it would be a better option it just won't be as pretty.

  • @nunyabizznuss8463
    @nunyabizznuss8463 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've been watching a ton of DIY speaker building videos and I would have to say this video is one of my favorites because you explain everything and show the actual connections needed. Too many videos spend their time showing you how to build a box and leave the electronic guesswork up to the viewer. Thanks for not assuming the viewer is a engineer and explaining everything!

  • @louiswhite1445
    @louiswhite1445 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The vision, design, execution, workmanship, and adaptability facing error- it's all simply amazing. And the power source setup is unbelievable. THAT is classy.

  • @homerlandon8767
    @homerlandon8767 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Some suggestions for the concrete. You could have added a little more water to the mix to make the mix more fluid. Also, try adding the concrete in lifts instead and tamping the concrete with a small round nosed rod. Lastly, feel free to remove from the mold at 24 hours. You'll need to keep the concrete moist to minimize shrinkage afterwards, so keep spraying the concrete with water for a day or two afterwards. The final product should be smooth and without any of those air pockets like you have in the video.

    • @royk7712
      @royk7712 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i think the mix is good, so it can have air bubble in the surface

    • @caretakerfochr3834
      @caretakerfochr3834 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a suggestion for the concrete myself. Use half size Besser blocks - which are hollow concrete blocks. They are something like 8x8x inches and quite heavy. They are also wayyyy cheap. Check your hardware store.

  • @plumixtee3496
    @plumixtee3496 5 ปีที่แล้ว +541

    12:25 "We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents."

    • @Max-oi9ge
      @Max-oi9ge 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True

    • @therealcat5794
      @therealcat5794 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Isn't that bob ross?

    • @existentialbaby
      @existentialbaby 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @Sbe 1 no it was Bob Ross 😪😪

    • @borgir7477
      @borgir7477 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ur mom is a accident and you too!

    • @smid556
      @smid556 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bob ross

  • @DIYPerks
    @DIYPerks  6 ปีที่แล้ว +405

    Templates uploaded! drive.google.com/file/d/0B-WzRpdWmGhjal91SFp2Q1dXbXM/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-IyYVV6VKaRQGdPbMFzI6YA

    • @alexybetty12
      @alexybetty12 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you!

    • @tmsfernandes
      @tmsfernandes 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks!

    • @filipnuzban3875
      @filipnuzban3875 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Insta sub m8

    • @DeltaEngineer
      @DeltaEngineer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Thank you for the templates but, the dimensions are really vague. Whats the scale of the templates? I think a few dimensions in mm or cm and especially for the acrs and angles of the mould would really help. thanks again!

    • @lifeuu
      @lifeuu 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hey mattt, Do you think you can show us a video on your work shop set up
      and give us a few tips on where and how we can get started with making
      awesome builds?
      Thanks you.

  • @alexxustube
    @alexxustube 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Your skills and the quality of your builds have grown with time. This and all your project ideas make this channel so special to me. Thank you, Matt 👍✌️🙂

  • @GaryLevin
    @GaryLevin 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lot's of talent here...presentation, building skills, out of the box (literally) ideas

  • @Jakeyosaurus
    @Jakeyosaurus 6 ปีที่แล้ว +343

    Always great to see a new vid from you

    • @randa2290
      @randa2290 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jakeyosaurus i

    • @tnuc748
      @tnuc748 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Noob, meet me a mage bank.

    • @tnuc748
      @tnuc748 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am... what of it?

  • @clauddora7810
    @clauddora7810 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    This is the most original and perfect TH-cam channel ever created. I’ve learned a lot and love ur channel now

  • @VoltageGuy2000
    @VoltageGuy2000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, one of the best videos I have seen on this matter. I really like how you used that creative design with the concrete and the way you mounted those batteries.

  • @chocchip4172
    @chocchip4172 4 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    1:32
    I had to rewatch this 4 times, I thought it was him making the popping sound lol

    • @user-du5bg4ld1m
      @user-du5bg4ld1m 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      A perfect cartoonish pop sound 🤣

  • @e024576
    @e024576 6 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    Suggestion regarding pouring cement into molds. More than 40 years I had a job making "car size" concrete pipe using a wet cast process similar to what you're doing. We dipped a vibrating wand into the as-poured wet concrete, which really helped the concrete flow eliminating gaps and air pockets - it worked like magic! So, perhaps you could use a small rod attached to a cell phone vib motor or maybe an electric engraving tool .

    • @rel66
      @rel66 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      agreed I was thinking of a adding weight to a cheap vibrating razor i had for that, minus the razor head.

    • @andyvanweyenberg
      @andyvanweyenberg 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Use a simple electric toothbrush for that; works wonders...

    • @StephenNavazio
      @StephenNavazio 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just thinking, could be any electric tool that has a motor. Attach a metal bar using a hose clamp to an drill (Chuck, Please don't put it in the spiny part.).

    • @maxbrad60
      @maxbrad60 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      On a small job like this you could use something like your sheet sander without any paper on the outside of the mold.

    • @billysmether6237
      @billysmether6237 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yup a palm sander would do an excellent job.

  • @jajalucian
    @jajalucian 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The most beauty speaker handmade

  • @chrisembryclimbing
    @chrisembryclimbing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love all the different projects, especially this one. Have it in my head I am gonna build my own monitor stand, with a USB hub and now speakers built in. Thanks for the ideas and step by step walk throughs to boost confidence and competence. Keep up the amazing work.

  • @manuelcosta6447
    @manuelcosta6447 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great design and fantastic build skills, the battery module looks amazing remind an old school valve amplifier.
    Thanks for sharing your ideas

  • @groundcontrolto
    @groundcontrolto 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Just finished building a volume knob for my record player. The case isn't going to be as fancy as this but it has given me some ideas! Just a tip on potentiometers, make sure you get a good quality logarithmic one!

  • @JoeCastellon
    @JoeCastellon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You're killing my productivity because I'm bingeing all your amazing videos. I'm blown away by your creativity, the way you explain things (which is testimony to how smart you are) and your projects are actually doable because they're often inexpensive, with incredible results!!! Thank you for sharing so much!

  • @Dave_Tries
    @Dave_Tries 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have by far the nicest finished DIY projects I have ever seen.

  • @MrRwithanitch
    @MrRwithanitch 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m using one of my very best pair of in ear headphones and I’m blown away how awesome the sound of this speaker sound system/project turned out.

  • @ahsanejaz2554
    @ahsanejaz2554 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have these speaker(not the whole system just the speaker) and they sounds so good....
    plus if u r a caraudio installer or caraudiofab. then this project is easy for u...

  • @berkc06
    @berkc06 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your projects always brilliant AF!

  • @lordbadboy
    @lordbadboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Discovering this channel when you already reached 2.5M subs. It's so rewarding to see you've made it to this level when in this video you were just shy of 1M and seemed so excited for the upcoming. Cheers!

  • @muddysledge
    @muddysledge 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is excellent and very unique. Your tutorial is among the best. Clear explanations and professional presentation. Also thanks for the links to all of the parts. I'll be getting the amp (or a few) for some projects.

  • @hhanonymous
    @hhanonymous 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    For your Q/A, How do you know which parts to choose and where to source them from, specifically the electronic components like this speaker? For instance, for this project were you thinking of making a Bluetooth Speaker, how did you end up choosing these components?

  • @durgeshnaukariya1823
    @durgeshnaukariya1823 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi perk ,
    I am from India.
    And I love to say that you are just Awesome. I love your work keep sharing such amazing work,ideas of yours. Its worth spending time on your channel, keep doing.
    Thank You.

  • @darrellbeets7758
    @darrellbeets7758 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    O M G a concrete speaker!!!!! concrete being very light, and having amazingly good accoustic properties really makes it a perfect material for a portable speaker doesnt it.
    great job man !!! keep it up!!!

  • @antoespiga
    @antoespiga 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, that sounds and looks awesome. Incredible work.

  • @kaufmanat1
    @kaufmanat1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think I learned almost as much practical information watching this video as I did from an entire semester of my PHYS 102, freshman level physics for engineers class at college. Note, I'm not an engineer, the class was a requirement to get into Physical Therapy School.
    This is the type of project I really want to try, but will get to as soon as I finish the other 19 projects on my list first, assuming my wife doesn't stack anything else on the list. Still need to finish that crib in my profile picture, then finish putting up floating shelves in the baby room, then redesign the closet in the baby room, then redesign the closet in our bedroom, then install built ins for a dry bar downstairs, then install a built in upstairs as an entertainment console, then... well, you get the idea. Working 50-60 hours a week treating patients complicates things a bit more as well.
    If you can make a living by creating things and posting videos on youtube, my hat is off to you sir. Congratulations, you're nailing life.

  • @batwommen5287
    @batwommen5287 6 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    My Question for the Q&A:
    What did you study in order to have so much knowledge about electronics and materials ?

    • @KlaasBaas
      @KlaasBaas 6 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Google Studies

    • @Noox38
      @Noox38 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      This is basicaly applied physics i'd say

    • @RyanJones-lv9dj
      @RyanJones-lv9dj 6 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      No offense to him, but all of his projects use surface-level electronics knowledge; he probably just watched or read some basic electronics tutorials.

    • @KlaasBaas
      @KlaasBaas 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ryan Jones knows what's up. Same goes for the materials.

    • @AhmedSalam
      @AhmedSalam 6 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      This is basic electronics level ... but the craftsmanship is on another level

  • @josephsoroko7807
    @josephsoroko7807 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This will be my second project from your other Bluetooth features Thank you!

  • @AdamsLeatherWorks
    @AdamsLeatherWorks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was very fun to watch! The batteries sticking out the top really add to the cool factor.

  • @MrTeff999
    @MrTeff999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The small pits in the finish look great. However, if somebody wanted a smooth finish, adding an plasticizer (such as RapidSet Flow Control) will make the concrete more liquid without adding any additional water. A few minutes of vibrating would also help.

  • @Leido
    @Leido 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video as always! But it would be nice to see a fitting charger for the Power Cells and maybe even incorporating them in future projects.

  • @satyagiet2
    @satyagiet2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great speaker design concepts.
    Each & everypoint you have discussed for a good speaker design.
    Thanks .

  • @steecheeful
    @steecheeful 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This show has such good vibes

  • @Hackvlog
    @Hackvlog 6 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    One important thing about this project... 1:32, added sound effect or an actual sound?
    Anyway, noice!

    • @shinesanthosh
      @shinesanthosh 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Hugatry's HackVlog It's an effect. I also noticed it

    • @Kazwell96
      @Kazwell96 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      at the same time, kinda hard to tell due to the way the "power cell" was slowly sliding down when he set it in, and there is a tiny bit of vacuum effect. but just due to the clarity of the pop, i think it's an effect

    • @marconewman7202
      @marconewman7202 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      No matter what, the sound was perfect😅 Good work!

    • @jnevercast
      @jnevercast 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Sounds to me like the sound is natural. The tubes are vacuum since the whole chassis is very tightly sealed for sound quality reasons.

    • @OniNekomon
      @OniNekomon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      It's an actual sound due to air seal made in between battery and tube.

  • @IIGrayfoxII
    @IIGrayfoxII 6 ปีที่แล้ว +311

    You can also add concrete dye to get some color you like.
    Red, Blue, Black, Orange?

    • @bucklinspring
      @bucklinspring 6 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      Black-dyed concrete would look sick with the stained wood.

    • @IIGrayfoxII
      @IIGrayfoxII 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Black concrete with Dark walnut, or even ebony.

    • @JoeHardman
      @JoeHardman 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I was thinking exactly the same!

    • @IIGrayfoxII
      @IIGrayfoxII 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I would add multiple layers of lacquer and polish it to get a piano gloss look.

    • @ClayMann
      @ClayMann 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      that's interesting. I'd like it whiter. I live in an almost all white space. It's a pain in the bottom buying gadgets as I always have to have the white one or no buy hehe and often there isn't a white one.

  • @alinoo1
    @alinoo1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This has got to be one of the best channels on this site. Not only does are the tutorials easy to follow and recreate, the aesthetic and set design is time-less, professional and beautiful. He hasn't changed the look in 4 years of doing this and it's incredible how professional it always looks.

  • @esatgenc157
    @esatgenc157 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is the best diy project ive ever seen

  • @Twister130
    @Twister130 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Bro, you are such an amazing talented guy, God Bless you mate I like all of your videos. KEEP UP THE AMAZING WORK

  • @garrygemmell5676
    @garrygemmell5676 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We need some techno or trance to really show how well it produces bass and treble lol
    Top vid as usual you deserve the million subs!

  • @PCcardboard1354
    @PCcardboard1354 ปีที่แล้ว

    That speaker looks AMAZING!!!

  • @Rubedo0725
    @Rubedo0725 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this speaker is phenomenal

  • @lucianolizana446
    @lucianolizana446 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    YOU SHOULD TRY TO MAKE AN OMNIDIRECTIONAL SPEAKER! THEY LOOK AND SOUNDS AWESOME!

    • @SheepInACart
      @SheepInACart 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Make the same thing without a back, rotate so the speakers are upward and, run both left and right amp channels off the left bluetooth output. Finally add some feet at the now bottom (which used to be the back) so the housing sits a decent gap from the surface below. This may not sound like a huge shift, but conceptually its very different, as instead of a stereo with closed back design where your pressurizing the housing, you are now a mono ported design that relies on the surface below for reflection. Thus its not as directional, and adjusting the height of the feet tunes the resonant frequency, rather than the chamber depth\volume. If your lazy you can even build the same thing with one speaker at the top out of a bit of rigid pipe instead of custom concrete housing, although it may not look as good unless you decorate it somehow.

  • @NielsHvid
    @NielsHvid 6 ปีที่แล้ว +291

    It is indeed a very cool bluetooth speaker. But powering in with batteries for portability and then making it out of concrete seems counter productive.

    • @aleksiesko885
      @aleksiesko885 6 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      at least you'll know if you forgot it somewhere :D like a couple of bricks are missing from your bag

    • @billburr1347
      @billburr1347 6 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Niels Hvid maybe it’s portable for around the home/garage/garden

    • @mightress
      @mightress 6 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Niels Hvid well, the cats will not tip that one off the table for sure.

    • @ambikajoshi
      @ambikajoshi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      I like it seems to be more of an aesthetic choice, which is not bad IMO.

    • @akmalps9999
      @akmalps9999 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Niels Hvid I think its for minimalistic look

  • @veloran
    @veloran 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for sharing man, i love the design and the execution.

  • @jamesdelaplain
    @jamesdelaplain 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your new speakers from 2021 are so much Pristine Sounding!! Good Job!!!!!

  • @Every_Journey_has_a_Story
    @Every_Journey_has_a_Story 5 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    But.. if your stepdown voltage-regulator has a small potentiometer on it, make sure it is adjusted to give out the right voltage..
    Mine did'nt, so i fried the bluetooth-module with 24v.. :D

    • @silva69ers
      @silva69ers 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What size potentiometer did you use? He doesn't mention it and the link doesn't say

    • @milestonechristianfellowsh2762
      @milestonechristianfellowsh2762 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Quite often they have a built-in trim pot with a tiny brass adjusting screw, allowing the voltage regulator to cover a range of output voltages. You don't need anything extra, Ubbe's warning is just to check/adjust the output voltage before you hook it up.

    • @kamielbreyne7859
      @kamielbreyne7859 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@silva69ers i have the same question, did you already figured out the answer?

    • @chriskaprys
      @chriskaprys 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@kamielbreyne7859 ​ Two different potentiometers to answer here:
      1) [which @Ubbe Berg is referring to]
      On the little voltage regulator, if it deals in multiple voltages, there will be a small potentiometer that you use to dial in the
      appropriate voltage (a little knob or, likely, a small cross shape that you can turn with a philips screwdriver.)
      2) [which you and @silva69ers are referring to]
      The larger potentiometer used in the build is a 50K ohm dual linear taper potentiometer switch (50KΩB). 👍
      I'm still curious what the voltage of each battery cell is, as the link is broken. Must have been at least 2.4V each to reach 12V for the amplifier..

    • @kamielbreyne7859
      @kamielbreyne7859 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chriskaprys thanks!

  • @pumello
    @pumello 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This could probably benefit of a couple 10w tweeters. Still, very beautifully done!

  • @nightstringers
    @nightstringers 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Who doesn't love this guy . Smart, great voice, and those blue eyes . Now if only I was smart enough to make any of the things he has made ...

  • @rbmwiv
    @rbmwiv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sounds great listen on headphones. It sounds like a straight music file being played. Very good idea.

  • @crafttomake
    @crafttomake 6 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    #QUESTION
    You have always been my favorite DIY youtuber and the quality is just amazing! Did you study electronics ? How long does a video of such quality usually take you to finish. And lastly, your self discipline and attention to details are so unique, Where did you get that ?

    • @ngalladiouck7924
      @ngalladiouck7924 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Rachid Amantague yeah good question I want to know too

    • @bradleyhinton9104
      @bradleyhinton9104 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      ikr

    • @user-yo1it1rw4v
      @user-yo1it1rw4v 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Self discipline and attention to detail can be purchased online

    • @sean_tristan31
      @sean_tristan31 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      for how much?

    • @cryvengeance
      @cryvengeance 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@sean_tristan31 4 monthly payments of $9.98

  • @nf9844
    @nf9844 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    gosh.. love that pop sound at 1:32

  • @personaviva7119
    @personaviva7119 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent instructor, great video production quality, easy to understand and follow and very creative projects. Thanks.

  • @nnighthawk
    @nnighthawk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    7:45 - Thank you so much for the tip with the B0505S. Now I can finally turn up the volume on the amplifier board to more than 50% without having tons of noise in quieter moments.

  • @kevinpeterkin376
    @kevinpeterkin376 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    this guys contained excitement and refusal to change tone or octave in his voice thoroughly freaks me

    • @jameswairagu6825
      @jameswairagu6825 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      hahahahahahahahahahahahaha haha nice one.......

  • @thepeacefish
    @thepeacefish 6 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    13:01 he says CAULK, not cork - I was very confused at first

    • @EdOldridge
      @EdOldridge 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It is caulking though not cork

    • @ChrisD__
      @ChrisD__ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I thought he said cork and was very confused, but then he started caulking.

    • @nathanielpillar8012
      @nathanielpillar8012 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      he said it just fine.

  • @100davies
    @100davies 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant job wit the Bluetooth speaker, good to see someone interested in electronics these days, only wish I’d had your resources when I started in the 70’s

  • @dougb70
    @dougb70 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    the texture makes it look more hand crafted and does not diminish the look at all IMO. I might actually attempt the same, perhaps with an actual cloth. Great inspiration. Thanks for the share.

  • @bananasandbass
    @bananasandbass 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very neat project! Love the aesthetic :)
    A suggestion for the audio test: Maybe put other sound playing devices in the video to compare to, as reference. Like some smartphone and laptop speakers, and another off-the-shelf bluetooth speaker. So we know what it sounds like in comparisson to other things we might know.

    •  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bananas and Bass, great idea. After all, we might hear sounds familiar to us like "bass".
      Or, sounds many are less familiar with such as the sound of a banana.
      I dont know what a banana sounds like.
      I'm ok with that, heard enough; I dont need any more.
      Trivia: The American produce industry term for a single banana is "finger". Think about that, next time you give someone the banana. 🖕
      Namaste

  • @der-andyman
    @der-andyman 6 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    +DIY Perks
    Hey, how are we supposed to charge the lithium cells?

    • @ofelipediniz
      @ofelipediniz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Nice question! The batteries may come with the charger, I believe in making a 2.0 version counting the charger in the circuit.

    • @user-po6hn9id1t
      @user-po6hn9id1t 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      F August or just power it via USB

    • @AndreyGarciaG
      @AndreyGarciaG 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      no, you cant do that. the charger is for 5V and you need 5S lithium charger (since the video use 5S). or you could custom your battery to fit into 6S (i believe its much better).

    • @superwolf95
      @superwolf95 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      he spent so much between 18650 cells, old battery packs and the rest of the circuitry, at that point an integrated li-on 12V with a charging circuit and a single 12V port going outside would have been better

    • @___echo___
      @___echo___ 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      (rc) hobby grade battery chargers probably. Forgot what they are called

  • @SalfordMatt
    @SalfordMatt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mixing concrete with a spoon is new to my eyes! nice project

  • @williamclark9743
    @williamclark9743 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. Just wow. I really like what you did here and how you broke this down so a guy like me can understand. I also like how you included your mistake in here, very cool.

  • @AmatsunoYami
    @AmatsunoYami 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very nice indeed

  • @beaukuebodeaux8159
    @beaukuebodeaux8159 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    you dont have to use a protected battery if you have a BMS (battery management system) board charging and monitoring them.
    I plan on making this but i intend to allow for a wall plug in with a BMS to charge the 18650 cells

    • @MrDegsy69
      @MrDegsy69 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Beau Kuebodeaux thats what i would do as well as it could quickly become monotonous removing and recharging all those batteries individually everytime. A line or coaxial in dac input would be very little extra trouble also to boost sound quality in situations where the bluetooth radio portability is not required. It seems to me the hardest part about this is casting the concrete itself? I could not help but feel the addition of a plasticiser would improve the flow rate somewhat and make it behave more like plaster..

    • @kiran20j
      @kiran20j 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a great idea. Could you please make video on how to do that please. I like to build this but I have zero knowledge about electronics. A video would be great. Thanks

  • @simisonkesibanyoni5504
    @simisonkesibanyoni5504 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree, the so you call mistake is beautiful. When making mine I hope to do the same

  • @yingyang4891
    @yingyang4891 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi. Of course I am impressed with the content and all... How very much so could be explained by the type of a personality of a follower. And as I am, you amaze me with the skills and diligence, quality of your work etc. You to me are the point, mindset and the idea of what true DIY stands for. Everything else should be TIY or try it yourself. Thank you for sharing your projects and your mind.

  • @AnyClone
    @AnyClone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Id love a video that goes more in-depth in wiring the battery system and how you charge them too

    • @brunofuentes3585
      @brunofuentes3585 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I missed the part where he says how to recharge them...

  • @v0mes
    @v0mes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +705

    Yo can you carry my bag for a sec?
    What’s in it?
    Oh just a Bluetooth speaker
    Oh yeah sure

    • @christianthompson1839
      @christianthompson1839 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Oh no

    • @DavidHadAids
      @DavidHadAids 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      RIP heart

    • @v0mes
      @v0mes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      In Active yh its Suddenly gone

    • @p0xygen
      @p0xygen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@v0mes if you eddit the comment its gone so you cant write sth good, get a heart and edit it to sth bad so everybody thinks the yter likes bad stuff

    • @v0mes
      @v0mes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Crack O oof, wont again

  • @cyncitynv7413
    @cyncitynv7413 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent Job! Thank you for the knowledge!

  • @ponyphonic
    @ponyphonic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That sound quality is incredible.

  • @AmatsunoYami
    @AmatsunoYami 6 ปีที่แล้ว +372

    What kind of yogurt do you like?

    • @nathanricketts2415
      @nathanricketts2415 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Fun Things are Fun frozen yogurt is where it's atttttt

    • @SonOfFurzehatt
      @SonOfFurzehatt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      More importantly, what kind of yoghurt DON'T you like?

    • @Cornet_Tooter
      @Cornet_Tooter 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      SonOfFurzehatt Bull sperm yoghurt is foul.

    • @girlsdrinkfeck
      @girlsdrinkfeck 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yoghurt *

    • @codingneko
      @codingneko 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I literally just asked the same thing right before seeing this comment xd

  • @iTBanKG
    @iTBanKG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    1:32 that pop sounded so good

  • @maloco1323
    @maloco1323 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is a piece of art, AMAZING

  • @tendividedbysix4835
    @tendividedbysix4835 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos, and i really appreciate your attention to detail, you're quite meticulous and I think it's awesome man thank you for sharing 😊

  • @mattl7599
    @mattl7599 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Would be awesome to have a 2020 version of this with a rechargeable battery and DC power connector.

    • @carsonm6140
      @carsonm6140 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      One of the limiting factors for that is that USB ports are not all airtight, meaning that they aren't ideal for connecting to the interior of sealed sound enclosures like this. I would be curious to see how he would get around that (either by having the port on the outside like he does in this build or using a different connector i.e. barrel connectors)

    • @sylfraeaveniore2684
      @sylfraeaveniore2684 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@carsonm6140 From what most manufacturers do, they make use of a rubber covering for their charging ports. Assuming it actually prevents sound from escaping into those crevices, you'll need to accurately design your rubber cover.

  • @waterdalahoo
    @waterdalahoo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    28 Bluetooth speaker brand makers disliked this video xD

  • @matt2m
    @matt2m 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it I’m going to search for your mic build because that’s just impressive

  • @leecalladine
    @leecalladine 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this is an incredible looking speaker. brilliant

  • @nitsujeknay516
    @nitsujeknay516 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am about to do this build. Thank you for sharing. Would you still recommend the same speakers after 3 years or is there some better?

  • @semitmedeck
    @semitmedeck 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    5:54 is when we see the rare occurrence of the young amplifier looking for its prey.

  • @Gadgetman59
    @Gadgetman59 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've only recently 'discovered' you're channel...I was IMMEDIATELY bro-smitten! Please keep up the content...I LOVE it!

  • @noushadneel6672
    @noushadneel6672 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally built one for myself.. Sounds great I've used 8ohm 2watt speaker Thanks for the video

  • @dangergirldesigns5943
    @dangergirldesigns5943 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Those voids in the concrete could be filled with a coloured epoxy or the like to make it resemble fancy stone. There are also concrete dyes, gold leafing, & cet. You could make it look like marble, lapis lazuli, whatever. Just some crazy early morning thoughts.

    • @fukkitful
      @fukkitful 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was think the same thing. You can stain concrete with many different colors and textures.

  • @industrialsblack
    @industrialsblack 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I've waited alot of days for the templates now... Is it possible that you've forgotten them? ;)
    I don't want to sound entitled... But i guess i have no choice ^^

  • @YardmanRich
    @YardmanRich 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s crazy home humble this guy is #StayHumble my brother

  • @brent_miserwannabe_3thousa38
    @brent_miserwannabe_3thousa38 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really cool project. Looks great. From what we heard it sounds good. After you mentioned several times how well the speakers handled bass I would of liked to hear how it truly handles thumping bass. What you referred to as "good bass" I thought was more mid-range. I really would of liked to hear how well the concrete works for true thump-tastic bass lines. Thanks for all your videos. Have seen so many really cool ideas and how they come together from your channel. Keep living that good life brother!