Tactile Transducer

Tactile Transducer
Mounted Transducer
Information
Owner	Mikemsd
Version	1.0
Started On	October 2004
Cost	Unknown
Media

Overview

This project was based on an article about building a tactile transducer out of a speaker for mounting to a couch. This was built with a friend of mine that has since moved away, taking the couch with him. The tactile transducer was built to hook into the sub output on a home theater set up and provide a tactile rumble in the seating for low frequency noises such as explosions. I did this project 6 years ago, so I will attempt to reconstruct it along with my thoughts at the time. Some steps may be missing or omitted. Since you will be working with lead, take all appropriate precautions. This project should be attempted by, or at the very least with the supervision of adults only.

Features

• Built using old Panasonic car sub speaker and KLH sub amp.
• Plug built into couch to allow for easy movement.
• Sub amp modified to add cooling and add plug to top.

Parts

• Transducer
  • Sub Amp
  • Sub Speaker
  • Lead Weights (Available at outdoor goods stores, typically used to make home made fishing weights)
  • Epoxy
  • Foam cushioning
  • Flexible aluminum strips
• Couch Mounting
  • 1x8 Wooden board
  • Speaker connector (I used an RCA jack)
  • Speaker wire
  • Wood Glue

Tools Required

• Latex Gloves (You are handling lead of course)
• Saw of some sort to cut 1x8 board
• Screwdriver
• Drill

Construction

Construction is under construction.