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MakerBot Mixtape: 3D Print an MP3 Player
July 26th, 2012
Using cassettes to create mixtapes was a fun time to spend an afternoon when you were a kid. There’s something oddly pleasing about this analog media format. Thankfully, if you’ve got a MakerBot in your shed, you can make a modern version of the mixtape, by 3D printing an MP3 player in the shape of a cassette.
The MakerBot Mixtape looks like a cassette tape, but it’s actually a 3D-printed MP3 player with 2 GB of storage. It has buttons for play, pause, forward and backward. The charge lasts four hours and a USB cable is used to charge it up. Keep in mind that its the case that’s 3D printed, and the electronic circuitry inside is most definitely not.
If you’ve got a MakerBot, you can print it in a number of different colors and designs. You can get a kit for $25 (USD). If you haven’t got a 3D printer, then you can buy one already made up for $39.
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This is great! I remember when I was young and used to play these casette tapes. It’s good to know that these casette tapes have evolved as well. I also found this EmoPlayer which is the first media player powered by iCloud Messaging Technology. It lets you download your favorite songs and videos on Facebook and play it as long as you want. I heard you can get it by request on Twitter.
Your step by step explaination is good and informative.
Really good article, have to say, very nice work! I just bookmarked you, thanks!.