How to Make Retro Analog VU Meter at Home (Free PCB Files)

Here is a design progress of my DIY analog VU meter that I made. It features analog gauges and custom 3D printed enclosure for that genuine retro look.

I had some analog gauges from old AKAI cassette player lying around the workshop for ages and I needed to do something cool with them.

Here is the Instructable I have written with detailed build instructions for this VU meter:
https://www.instructables.com/Retro-Analog-Audio-VU-Meter-From-Scratch/

DIY ready made kit alternative link below!

It is powered from mini USB port. It receives the signal from 3.5mm audio jack in the back. It also routes the audio signal to the front connector, so you can plug in your headphones.

It also features settable gain control, so the gain is perfect for all listening volumes, It also boasts dimmable LED backlight for night experience.

This video describes how I made this thing. It also includes the schematic.
And here is 3D model for the enclosure:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3976066

Here is a video demonstration of the finished product:
https://youtu.be/csxugJko140

If you don't have so much knowledge of soldering electronics, you can buy a cool DIY kit PCB and two analog meters here:
Version 1: https://bit.ly/3cfZqti
Version 2: https://bit.ly/3daE3vx

Or you can get only the dials: https://bit.ly/38ri5kO

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