Rubber Chicken Subwoofer
Made by TPalowski13 / 3D Printing / Animals / Music / Robotics
About the project
I thought it would be funny to listen to music via Rubber Chicken, thus this Bluetooth Rubber Chicken Subwoofer was born.
Project info
Difficulty: Moderate
Estimated time: 2 hours
License: GNU General Public License, version 3 or later (GPL3+)
Items used in this project
Hardware components
Story
I had the idea to make a funny Bluetooth speaker that makes noise by physically squeezing those squawking rubber chickens. I have a YouTube channel where I make these kinds of projects, linked below you can find the build and demonstration videos!
The device works by using an incoming audio signal via salvaged bluetooth earbuds. Then splitting the signal into 7 different channels using an Audio Analyzer (DFRobot brand), those signals get sent an Arduino Mega which then triggers a 12V solenoid. The solenoid is triggered by a circuit using a 30N06L MOSFET.
The enclosure used to hold the chicken was just a simple Sputnik inspired holder mocked up in Solidworks and 3D Printed. The print combined with some strategically placed/hot-glued popsicle sticks were enough to hold the chicken and solenoid in place.
Here's the Build Video: https://youtu.be/SyhLgpI_NUA
Here's the Demonstration Video: https://youtu.be/CJgRqDsG1JQ
Rubber Chicken Holder: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4196808
Schematics, diagrams and documents
CAD, enclosures and custom parts
Code
Credits
TPalowski13
Mechanical Engineering Graduate, Youtuber. I like to make dumb builds that I find funny.
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