Building a powerful Bluetooth speaker? Is it impossible or complicated? Not necessarily, if we are to believe the multitude of tutorials available on the internet on the subject... Well, if you're a Sunday DIYer like: "I put my iPhone on a stand made of two toilet paper rolls as a speaker enclosure," it might take a little longer to get the hang of it...
Build a Bluetooth speaker for your home with Aire
Are you familiar with the open-source projects SqueezeAmp and SqueezeLite that are all the rage online? Discover them on GitHub, the star platform for open projects! At Aire, we love the open source movement. Our first contribution is a small Bluetooth speaker for the home. This speaker is currently available on our website.
You can read our blog post about the mini Bluetooth speaker and the functions of Squeezelite ESP32
If you only want to order the electronic board: in that case, don't hesitate to send us an email! We can provide you with the necessary materials to build your speaker in your space.
Currently, we only offer a mains-powered speaker. This choice allows us to avoid using a battery. The absence of a battery reduces the cost of your speaker as well as the use of critical materials.
Our electronic board currently consists of:
- MCU: ESP32 WROVER
- Amplifier: TAS5711
- Number of channels: 2.1 - Stereo + SUB
- DSP: 8 bands
- Amplifier power: 2X20 W + SUB
Take control of your speaker creation
You can design your own speaker in 3D printing or wood. Again, do not hesitate to send us a message to discuss it with us. We will be happy to share with you and help you with your project. We can provide you with all the parts of our speaker individually upon request. In a second step, we will launch a Git to document this project and all possible variants.
Building a powerful and DIY Bluetooth speaker
But if you want to build a powerful Bluetooth speaker in a simple and fun way: Aire can help you. 😄
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There's even a Wikihow on the subject (there's definitely a Wikihow for pretty much everything in this world...). That said, DIYers can go from a yogurt pot to a much more complex speaker at lightning speed... So, what direction should one take?
Tout le Haut-Parleur, the DIY speaker specialists
At the audio specialists of Tout le Haut Parleur , you will find kits and accessories to choose from based on the sound diffusion system you want to create. From sound systems to small portable speakers to living room speakers... Thanks to the technical specifications and information provided by the site, you will be able to get started. Note that this type of passion still comes at a cost, and you won't necessarily be able to customize your speakers at will, unless you have expertise in cabinetmaking and object customization.
Bluetooth speaker tutorials on Instructables
You can also visit websites like Instructables which offers tutorials! This site specializes in publishing tutorials and will teach you how to build your speakers from A to Z, starting by explaining how the device works and the benefit of choosing certain components. In any case, before building the sound system of your dreams, you will need to delve a little into theory and technique, but who knows? Vocations could awaken within you!
Craft'n'Sound: The DIY speaker
If you want a product with less technical mastery required, but still want the satisfaction of having assembled it yourself, head over to Craft’n’Sound, French makers based in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, who successfully crowdfunded their product: DIY Bluetooth speakers!
Kataposte, the handmade speaker for home
Robust and autonomous, the Parisian friends offer Kataposte 165 is supplied as a kit and will allow you to assemble it yourself with ease. The strong point of this speaker: it is Open Source and Open Hardware! You can buy the parts separately on their website: the core, the casing, or the entire kit depending on the tools you have. The company also promotes local production: everything is made in France! The Kataposte 165 also facilitates repair since it is dismountable and replaceable with standard parts.
Building a powerful Bluetooth speaker at home
You now have all the keys to embark on building a powerful Bluetooth speaker. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the Aire team. We are always looking for partners and collaborators to develop new projects. There is room and music lovers everywhere. So don't hesitate to join the DIY speaker movement!
So, ready to make your own speakers? If you're already a true sound DIYer, send us photos of your creations on Instagram
See you soon!
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