Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitloginMaking a $20 smart boombox [video] (youtube.com)8 points by surprisetalk 3 hours ago | hide | past | favorite | 2 comments JohnTHaller 1 hour ago | next [–] For the curious, he opened up a Google Home Mini Gen 1 and connected the speaker wires within directly to a Rockville 5.25" bookshelf speaker. Then 3D printed a case to mount the Mini to the top along with a handle and some 3M rubberized feet. Not portable as is but would be with a battery pack.replyrecursive 1 hour ago | prev [–] Cool project. The Lenovo/Intel marketing is a little heavy though.Comparing sound quality by using his mic on the speakers doesn't really work.I'm surprised the speaker pins are providing enough current to run that passive bookshelf speaker.reply Consider applying for YC's Fall 2025 batch! Applications are open till Aug 4 Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact Search: