A solar-powered outdoor stereo in a folding plywood cube.
CCAT Solar Stereo System by Open-Source-Imports
https://thediyjunky.com/@open-source-imports/ccat-solar-stereo-system
Licence: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Adapted from: https://www.appropedia.org/CCAT_solar_stereo_system
Original author: User:TakumiFujiwara, User:JessieHSU, User:Afm237, Kit Stanfield
Original licence: CC-BY-SA-4.0
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Solar panels | 3 x 15 W, 12 V |
| Total stated in source | USD 461.13 |
A solar stereo built into a painted plywood cube with fold-out panels, powered by three 15 W panels.
The source is candid about cost: the used speaker turned out to be broken so a new one had to be bought, and they had hoped to use more recycled and repurposed materials than they managed to.
| Part | Size / spec | Qty | Unit cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker purchased new | Bought once the used speaker failed | 1 speaker | $141.04 ^[Source: Target] |
| Speaker purchased used | Arrived broken | 1 speaker | $40.13 ^[Source: eBay] |
| Solar Panels | 15 W, 12 V | 3 panels | $43.29 ^[Source: Amazon] |
| Aux Cord | 1 cord | $1.00 ^[Source: Dollar Store] | |
| Plywood and rivets | 2x4 sheets 1/2in plywood, 2x4 sheets 1/4in plywood | 1 set | $53.54 ^[Source: Ace Hardware] |
| Primer, wood glue, sanding discs, paintbrush | 1 set | $35.51 ^[Source: Ace Hardware] | |
| Waterproof Exterior Paint | 1 can | $29.64 ^[Source: Home Depot] | |
| Hinges, junction box and cable connectors | 2 hinges for door, waterproof junction box and cover | 1 set | $20.67 ^[Source: Pierson Building Supply] |
| Blades for jigsaw | 1 set of 3 | $9.73 ^[Source prices the three blades individually at $3.99, $1.99 and $2.99] | |
| Tools and equipment, misc materials, wood scraps | 1 set | $0.00 ^[Donation pile, student owned, or lab supplies] |
Required total: $461.13
While still folded up, move the unit into position. From the door on the back, check the switch is plugged in and on.
Remove the weather cap. Fold out the supports into position and open the top panel.
Open the second panel and adjust to obtain optimal sunlight.
Choose your method of input by selecting the "mode" button, then adjust the sound.