This is so far my preferred concept, it features a colour changing, water proof, matt translucent plastic casing and "hidden" LCDs in the handles. the handles act as adjusters for volume and tuning. 0 volume = off. the base is heavy so does not tilt when adjusting with one hand. the speaker is mounted beneath. this radio is designed as a desktop radio to use in kitchens, workshops, studios and generally messy or wet areas or when the operators hands may be unclean (can be easily cleaned without risk of damage. the rough cost of the radio would be $30 since it is made relatively inexpensive components and does not require especially complicated production processes.
Andrew van der Merwe
Andrew van der Merwe
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Simple, easy to use and unique in terms of its function. I also think this would be visually quite appealing with the proper colouring, materials etc. One thing though, how do you change from AM to FM frequency and is max volume at 90 degrees because you would have to account for the fact that tuning arc and volume arc could interfere with one another. This isnt really a big issue though. You could simply have an AM/FM swith mounted on the base but maybe one of the handles could be swinging underneath the other or on opposite sides. This would give much more freedom. Great idea though
Jonathon
Hey,
looks like a funky design you've come up with!
only issue I can see off the top of my head is visibility. i.e not being able to see what radio station is playing when the handle is tilted away. I suppose this could be imparted by the location of the handle anyway... maybe a more informative system?
i.e the handles change colour depending on the station - this would be suitable as the radio is designed for studios etc where people can easily learn/remember station/colour combos.
-kai
this is nice, and the interface has loads of potential. I think it might be more expensive though, even through you're correct in saying it doesn't use any expensive processes, there is some money involved in getting these refracted displays to work properly. And you would need it to be perfect to have that effect. However, it would be worth the shelf price because it's unique.
-Robbie
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