Bluetooth speaker as bolt

[charlesnarles]

Seems to be close to the dimensions of a Sterling bolt, 1.5 inches it says, with a rubber cover that might come off easily to reveal a slightly thinner metal tube maybe?.. Not sure about the length but at $12 with Prime, it's worth a try. I'm considering keeping its functionality (Bluetooth, rechargeable battery, mic) to keep it fully wireless and maybe movable, but I do want to try disassembling it and wiring it to Disney E11 guts. I'm not experienced with Bluetooth but all it'd need is the transmitter side of things elsewhere in the blaster or connected a finger PTT. <br><br>

<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IZGWXKG/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A347YLO264GMQ1'>https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IZGWXKG/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A347YLO264GMQ1</a>

[Bulldog44[TK]]

Interesting idea. Hope to see you try this. Could be a great new way to reduce all those wires and stuff in the blaster.

[charlesnarles]

Here's what I'm thinking for the board since it has an LED, three cycling blaster sounds, and the same 20 chatter files as the voice changing masks. Thank you Disney:

http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Exclusive-Talking-Stormtrooper/dp/B00K87ZVMC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1446176528&sr=8-1&keywords=talking+stormtrooper

Edited October 30, 2015 by charlesnarles

[charlesnarles]

Turns out to be the perfect diameter for a bolt, but a little too short for showing in the charging channel. Sound quality is 7/10 IMHO because while it has much more bass than an iPhone or 3/4" mini speaker that comes with the Disney blasters, the range is comparable to that of an iMac desktop's built-in speakers or a Bose all-in-one. TLDR you can hear the bass guitar/etc. but you can't really feel any vibrations. Which is all fine for a $12 1" speaker

I don't have calipers so I'm eyeballing next to a ruler, but it looks like the same OD as the ridges on my DVH bolt, so it should theoretically fit in a receiver:

 

 

 

 

Child-safety device on a BIC lighter is close to the right length and width for the clasp on the bolt's tip:

 

The speaker already comes with a hole exactly wide enough to fit the BIC piece:

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[charlesnarles]

And here's a cheap BT transmitter that should work fine just 6 inches away from the speaker inside the receiver pipe. This is surprisingly possible <br>

<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00N1R7W9Q?vs=1'>https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00N1R7W9Q?vs=1</a>

[Bone[501st]]

interestingly enough, i was thinking of a similar Setup for the bucket.
Because i'd like to get rid of the cable Connection between mic and aker, i was looking into Bluetooth Transmitters, too.
There are Bluetooth Gadgets out there, that work as Sender AND Receiver.
 
But, because i don't know anything about Bluetooth, I wondered if it is even technically possible to transmit Sound from mic to Receiver without a phone inbetween?
 
So sorry for hijacking your thread, but can you answer my question? Is it possible?

[charlesnarles]

No worries, I'm researching the tech for the first time too. It seems like all BT needs is a transmitter somehow connected to the sound source, and a receiver connected to a speaker. The speaker and transmitter above both have their own rechargeable batteries, so no iPhone middleman needed. For a blaster, replace the stock speaker with an audio jack plugged into the transmitter. I just woke up, but it seems like you could simply pair a BT headset with any BT speaker and not require the other person's voice which is all the phone is doing. I'll try it if I can find my headset

[Bone[501st]]

good morning, then ...

 

yes, please do so, because i have nobody else to ask (sounds weird, come to think of that).

 

That was my Impression, too, and i think i will spend the Money to verify our assumption.

[charlesnarles]

I tested it and all you need is the BT transmitter and you can plug any audio source into the 3.5mm jack. Blaster SFX on the SW app soundboard sounded great and I think it's the same file

[Bone[501st]]

Harharhar! (insert maniac grin here)

 

Good to know, harhar!

Opens up a few possibilities ...

[T K[501st]]

Pretty cool idea! Be sure to keep us all updated!

[charlesnarles]

This trooper didn't last long:

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Easy little electronics package:

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