you know you can just tap into the radios tube amplifier section with the bluetooth module. You can even put a toggle switch to pick radio / bluetooth.

@williamramos1606

15 күн бұрын

How do i do this

You just can't beat the looks of a well-used old radio. They have a warmth and charm modern products cannot compete with. As a family air loom, it should be restored one day with the replacement of tired old components to give the best possible sound. Its wooden case came up beautifully with a bit of tlc. Very enjoyable video, thank you.

I use a simpler method. I simply connect a small portable Bluetooth device, with a cable, to it’s record player input. 30s 40s and 50s models use a socket that is compatible with a standard modern European electric plug.

I am so glad that you went down the route or keeping the original hardware for future restoration. I almost felt like I was going to go off on a rant about destroying perfectly good, restorable, radios only to put in modern garbage. At least you didn't paint it white and beat it with chains to make it look 'better'..

I like what you did and support your decision to take the path you did.

@smith13579100

5 ай бұрын

Exactly. I do many of these, and this is a great video explaining how. Now anyone can change the materials, etc, but make sure not to damage any old parts. That way, if someone wants to restore to the original, they can.

Excellent video. Thank you for sharing!

Excellent video! I love how particular and detailed you are, mixing vintage electronics and a bit of woodworking and restoration all together! We could be brothers!! Really enjoyed

@woodoogarage9931

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for your kind words :)

Very nice. It probably wouldn't be hard to get the radio to work. Change out all of the capacitors and check the resistor values, change them out if necessary. Probably fire right up. That broken dial cable will probably give you more grief than the electronics. I hate those things. Some wraparound several knobs and pulleys, make 90* turns... Just a pain in the @$$.

Great job and beautiful unit 😎👍

Good morning, I would like to do the same thing with an old radio that I inherited... but I'm not very expert, is it possible to have the connection diagram between the transformer and the light bulbs? How did you connect with the old PC transformer and the amplifier power ? thanks so much for your help.

I think it was a fantastic project

You can allways attach an external bluetooth device, to your radio input sockets. No need to make modifications.

자연스러운 개조 아주 좋았습니다...

Would it be possible to attach a list of items that you purchased to make this happen? Thanks!

How is the laptop power supply maintaining power to the bluetooth module? Is it plugged into power somewhere? Please advise

@eolivero00

4 ай бұрын

H, yes the laptop power supply is powered by the 220V home power net

Brilliant enjoyed the video what a lovely radio

Superb work!

Nice, although a light bulb makes a poor replacement for a magic eye tube.

@eolivero00

Жыл бұрын

I agree!

@Brian_Of_Melbourne

10 ай бұрын

I don't think he even knows that it was a magic eye.

I’m looking to do this with a old unit as well, thank you!

@woodoogarage9931

2 жыл бұрын

Have fun !!

At 4:10 you put bulbs in some power string. What did you use?

@eolivero00

5 ай бұрын

Hi, do you mean the bulb holder you see at 05:10? I used the original ones that were in the radio

Brilliant job, sure he would proud have a nice day friend !!!. Brian UK !!!.😀😀👍👍!!!.

@woodoogarage9931

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Brian !!!

Question: you clicked on a remote at the end, where did the music come from? Your phone? A flash stick? This is where I am confused about these.

@eolivero00

Жыл бұрын

Hi ! Music comes from my phone via bluetooth

Also see: *Jim Burns* He does full restorations.

What a truly amazing job, congratulations! My project these days is converting a B3X70U Philips Radio (1957) to bluetooth. I was wondering if you could post the eletronics/wiring details? Did you keep the old electronics working? Thanks!

@woodoogarage9931

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, sure I can send u a simple scheme. You can write me a mail to woodoogarage@gmail.com

@matteocenghialta84

Жыл бұрын

Hi!! Can i have these file too?

How did you connect the bulbs to the power supply? Looks like you cut the wire and used some plastic gizmo? Sorry I'm a real newb

@woodoogarage9931

6 ай бұрын

You mean to connect wires to the power supply? I used simple lever wire connectors similar to these www.amazon.com/Connectors-Conductor-Combination-Assortment-Connection/dp/B07SFCCPZ6/ref=sr_1_7_sspa?crid=ZIYFWO3E2RAR&keywords=cable%2Bconnectors&qid=1705874214&sprefix=cable%2Bconnectors%2Caps%2C174&sr=8-7-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&th=1

Good job 👏

usually old speaker elements are way better sounding than anything modern avaliable...

Sweet , thank you .

how did you get power to light?

Wow! A good work and a beautiful video!

@woodoogarage9931

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gianni!

Thanks for a great video. I am very new to this subject. I am thinking of a modernising a vintage radio to play 30s and 40s music from websites directly and maybe play old recordings in mp3 format by artist. This would give it an authentic feel. I would like it to play music and choose stations from websites wirelessly directly, not just Bluetooth through my phone or tablet. Is this possible at all? I gather there is a way with a couple of modules that I can fit together myself. I’ve seen video’s but as a newbie not understood the programming of pi or arduino. Is there any cheap pre programmed modules out there? Regards

Great video. It's a brilliant job. Could you please tell me how you powered the light with the amp?

Hi Can you send me the Radionette

I would like to know more about this project. Do you have a parts list of the components you bought to convert this radio? Thanks in advance

I am doing similar project and would love to see the wiring details and the bluetooth amp that you used to buy the same. particularly interested to understand how you use the one power source to power the amp and the lights as I am looking to do the same, thanks Paul

@giovanninitti6007

Жыл бұрын

Same here. I found many similar videos but this one is the only one that wires the old lights into the BT system

My question is Why to convert a vintage tube type radio to a receiver with modern sound resources ? For me the value of these converted radio is zero....

@zerobambiro

Жыл бұрын

Well if it is not working anymore and you got it for 30€ from Ebay, then thats a good option I guess.

Just a quick question, are you utilizing the tube amp? or the solid-state amp? You did an amazing job I absolutely love it.

@woodoogarage9931

2 жыл бұрын

Hi thanks! I am using only the solid state amp. The original tube amp needs to be repaired

@Papias_GR

2 жыл бұрын

@@woodoogarage9931 and it is mono, too.

can i ask a question? I followed your video and have converted a couple of vintage radios now and they look and sound great, but when you switch them on and connect to a bluetooth device the volume of the connection sound is so loud!! is there any way of turning this down so it doesnt scare me to death?

Could you kindly put the link of the chip? Nice work and well detailed video

@woodoogarage9931

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the Amazon link for this product is no longer available... By the way the name of the ampli is KKmoon TDA7492 Wireless BT 4.0. Dual channel 50+50 W

@gianfranconano7965

Жыл бұрын

@@woodoogarage9931 Thanks a Lot!!!💪

Hmm... I'd like to know more about how you wired the lights to the PSU.

super video and radio ❤

Great job.

Hi, can I ask you the abbreviation of the Bluetooth device you purchased for modification and where did you buy it?

@woodoogarage9931

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, it's a KKmoon TDA7492 Wireless BT 4.0. I bought it on Amazon for around 16 euro

@roysim664

2 жыл бұрын

@@woodoogarage9931 thank u so much

Хорошо..только динамики шляпные поставил

В оригинале ламповый звук"интерестнее

00:55 WOW what a beautiful old radio. I would love a Ducati tube radio. 1:20 SAY WHAT NOW!! NOOOoooooooooooo...........

is.the.radio.will.work.or.not..why.u.dint.that.?.i.like.that.jobe.nice.thanks.

The area where the dial is would be a great place for a screen.

Any chance that you can show how you wired the on / off switch as well as how you wired the lamps to the amp. Please !!! Great job

@woodoogarage9931

3 жыл бұрын

Hi and thanks for your feedback. Sure I can. Just send me a mail to woodoogarage@gmail.com and I'll reply with details on how I wired

@philippepalluau6327

2 жыл бұрын

@@woodoogarage9931 Bonjour Pouvez vous m'envoyer le schéma de câblage de l'électronique et des lampes. Merci. CORDIALEMENT PHILIPPE

@woodoogarage9931

2 жыл бұрын

@@philippepalluau6327 bien sure... donne moi ta mail

The modern JVC speaker are not the best.

@woodoogarage9931

6 ай бұрын

Hi, I agree with you. Also the amp is not super performing interms of sound quality but I wanted to stay on a quite low budget for this project

Super 💖

This isn't conversion. You discarded everything except casing and dial glass. Bluetooth module will become obsolete in few years... Proper way is to reuse radio (and restore it) and then add a BT

@smith13579100

5 ай бұрын

What! Discard or keep the old parts inside and just hook up an amp and bluetooth. That's the whole point. This is not a rebuild video.

Очередной колхоз.... Если и делать такие модификации, то с умом и уважением к исходной технике.

Try using LED lights instead.

Hi, and thanks for your vidéo. Can you send me power supply diagram for lamps and electronics, please? I send you my adress by mail

now all you have to do is restore the old radio and not ruin antiques

@kennethiman2691

Жыл бұрын

AM and SW way past their glory days. Nothing to ruin.