Old boomboxes make great hacks. Their design is iconic; yes they look dated but that really just builds on the nostalgic urge to have one hanging around. Plus their big cases simply invite adding ...

Some even came with a shoulder strap. They were nothing like the old-fashioned transistors. The boom box came in a variety of models and many sported all types of options like multi-band radio ...

but we’ve seen similar solar audio projects work just fine in places like Denmark. If you’re taking your boombox to the beach, a sunscreen reminder feature might also come in handy.