We were asked by @CottagelifeDIY to retrofit an everyday item into something cool, and this is what we came up with! It’s a Cooler Stereo that utilizes HiFi audio components to provide a Bluetooth capable music solution for all of your outdoor activities! We utilized a simple plastic food container to hold all of our electronics and personal belongings without taking up any of the coolers interior space. Below you will find a parts list with links to purchase them, have fun and let us know how your DIY project goes!
Music clips in the video:
Magic! – Rude (https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/magic!/id779604886)
Arctic Monkeys – Do I Wanna Know? (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/do-i-wanna-know-single/id675833115)
(The exact speakers we used are no longer available, but we linked some that look identical and have the same specifications, just a little more expensive. Any small 8ohm speaker will work. Also you will need speaker wire, speaker connectors, silicone sealant, a tupperware and small screws all available at your local hardware store)
Amplifier: https://www.parts-express.com/pam8610-2x10w-class-d-audio-amplifier-board–320-604
Battery pack: https://www.dx.com/p/1268-12v-6800mah-rechargeable-li-polymer-battery-blue-black-12v-227733?tc=USD&gclid=CjwKEAjwqamhBRDeyKKuuYztxwQSJAA1luvGAs5jJ5UivJEu1S2Odjk35ykS5n3xQPcR5WHeYiHlWRoCYwrw_wcB#.VCsXSkpX-uY
Speakers: https://www.parts-express.com/tectonic-elements-hibm36s05-8-compact-2-full-range-square-speaker-5w-8-ohm–297-212
Cooler: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-16-Qt-Personal-Wheeled-Cooler-Blue/13848666
Bluetooth Module: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/aluratek-istream-universal-bluetooth-audio-receiver/6581843.p?id=1218759758130&skuId=6581843&st=blue%20tooth&cp=1&lp=15
Post time: Jun-24-2017