The World's Simplest Hack: iPod Party Amplifier

A "System design document" added

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Video added - amplify YouTube music

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As Adam Fabio noticed, there might be a concern related to the "connected" portion of the contest. Thank you for pointing it out. My interpretation of the "connected" request was that the mobile device is connected to the boom-box, using the electromagnetic field generated by the ear bud. Indeed, this is an analog connection, not a digital one.

That is why, a new video for the same idea will be uploaded, this time using a digital mobile phone connected to Internet.

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Some people may consider this hack too simple. Indeed, it's dead simple but effective, that is why I share the idea.

For those who appreciate a more elaborated project, please visit my HaD projects: http://hackaday.io/projects/hacker/10287

A good candidate for complexity and dedication might be this one: http://hackaday.io/project/1411-"XOR-Hobby",-a-Vintage-Z80-Computer-Prototype

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There was a request to have at least 4 entries in the log. Since I don't remember the deadline for the 4 entries, I will add them, just in case.

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The iPod Party Amplifier was built, then tested:

Pros:

• It connects old and new technology.
• Works as expected on Earth.
• Reuse of an old stereo.

Cons:

• Might not work in outer space.

Verdict:

• Total success.

:o)

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