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๐ฆ Core Electronic Components
AM/FM Radio Receiver IC โ e.g., TEA5767 or SI4703 module
PCB (Printed Circuit Board) โ custom designed with labeled component positions
Tuning Variable Capacitor or Digital Tuner Dial
Volume Control Potentiometer (10kฮฉ)
3.5mm Audio Jack โ for headphones
Small 8ฮฉ 0.5W Speaker
Telescopic Antenna โ extendable metal for better reception
๐ Power Supply
Battery Holder for 2x AA Batteries
On/Off Slide Switch
Optional USB Power Input โ for modern flexibility
Battery Snap Connector (9V) โ as an alternate option
๐ Passive Components
Capacitors โ 10uF, 100nF, and others depending on the IC datasheet
Resistors โ 100ฮฉ to 10kฮฉ
Inductors โ 10ยตH to 100ยตH for AM tuning
LEDs โ indicator light when power is on (with 330ฮฉ resistor)
Diodes โ e.g., 1N4148 for protection or rectification
๐ง Educational & Assembly Materials
Instruction Manual โ with diagrams, safety tips, learning sections
Kid-safe Solderless Breadboard (optional beginner version)
Color-coded Jumper Wires
Screwdriver โ small Phillips
Plastic Screws and Standoffs โ safe for mounting PCB inside case
๐งฐ Enclosure / Design
Injection-molded Plastic Case โ cartoon-style like the box art
Pre-drilled holes for dials, antenna, speaker grill
Sticker Sheet โ to decorate the radio and label parts