Could this be used with a box (play sound when opened)? How does the mechanism work?
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Hello, I guess it will work with a box. It is very easy to use and please read instrument.
1062750
That is actually exactly what I used it for. It took some work to replace the existing switch with a cheap spring loaded lever one from radio shack though.
1062751
A box would probably be difficult to rig. The device is made as an insert for greeting cards. I used mine in a book, between pages. The mechanism triggers when a small tab attached to the "top" page gets pulled to the left when the page, or card is opened. It's not very expensive, so you can try and see if you can attach to a hinged box top. I don't think it would work if you took the box top totally off.
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Yes - the mechanism is a switch that is "normally closed held open"... meaning that if you don't have a piece of paper in between the two pieces of metal that connect the circuit, the sound will play. What you will do is glue the piece of thick paper that comes with the device to the lid of the box (near the hinge) when you open the box it should move the paper enough to connect the switch, and when you close it the paper will be forced back to disconnect the switch - if you've ever gotten a greeting card that talks, it's the same switch, you can see the paper on the top left of the pic for this product - hope that helps! Yes - the mechanism is a switch that is "normally closed held open"... meaning that if you don't have a piece of paper in between the two pieces of metal that connect the circuit, the sound will play. What you will do is glue the piece of thick paper that comes with the device to the lid of the box (near the hinge) when you open the box it should move the paper enough to connect the switch, and when you close it the paper will be forced back to disconnect the switch - if you've ever gotten a greeting card that talks, it's the same switch, you can see the paper on the top left of... » Read More Yes - the mechanism is a switch that is "normally closed held open"... meaning that if you don't have a piece of paper in between the two pieces of metal that connect the circuit, the sound will play. What you will do is glue the piece of thick paper that comes with the device to the lid of the box (near the hinge) when you open the box it should move the paper enough to connect the switch, and when you close it the paper will be forced back to disconnect the switch - if you've ever gotten a greeting card that talks, it's the same switch, you can see the paper on the top left of the pic for this product - hope that helps! « Show Less
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It should treat the box as an external sound card. In this case, it should work. Linux has OOB drivers, unlike Windows and the need to download and install drivers. This being said, it should work with Linux.
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I have not tried doing that, but I don't see why it wouldn't work with a CD player or cassette? Decent sound for a little speaker and a convenient size for quick use.
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I don't believe it can be used to play music. The manual says nothing about that. If I'm wrong, I'd love to know how to do it.
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It will work, but if you use an effect that builds harmonies through the box, it may cause a bizarre clash, so just be mindful what tones you're using.
1018901
OK, mine is not an answer but a tangent question along those same lines...can multiple JamBoxes be linked/chained together to play music as one from a single source?
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You can plug whatever you want into it and it works fine, but not quite as good as if you route through a receiver first. All depends on your application. In my case - I run the sound to it from my TV and it works great.
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I've never figured out how it works at all! I gave up on it after a week or so and it's been sitting in a box since then. Sorry
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Yes. The only sound opening is on the "back" of the unit and the feet are on the "bottom." Assuming you can mount it horizontally without blocking the sound port, this should be no problem.
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Hi Sorry don't know anything game machine or cable boxes. I just have it in the garage hooked up to a couple cheap speakers. It does work there. Once more sorry I can't help on your question.
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You plug the little box into a device (phone, ipod, mp3, etc.) and play music off of the device. The box sends out a constant radio wave at a frequency that you set it to; this allows you to change your radio to an unused channel of your choosing. You must have a radio in order to use this product.
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It is similar. It can pick up movements and sounds. It is necessary for the play station playroom feature. I imagine as time goes on there will be many more uses for it in games since the ps4 library is so limited right now. It however does not move like a connect can but it isn't necessary that it does.
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It is essentially just a volume pedal. I would think that it would work. It in no way performs any other function despite it's name.
85500
You may have to place a hook or nail in back of it if you do not plan to play it. I don't see why you couldn't.
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Try and see if the red switch moves where the castle door is. The sound box is connected to it. Otherwise, I am going to guess you need to send it back for a replacement.
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It will show in the picture the main"box" . I believe there is a port for a speaker. The hand held speaker is quite efficient tho. Unless you really want to blast
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I have just used the app for adjusting the volume when watching TV. It works great as the receiver is in a enclosed cabinet and with my old receiver I always had to open the door in order to access the volume remotely or by hand.