I want my box to growl!

[Halo Jones]

Morning all,

So my current leather project is to make one of these which is a D&D inspired box in which I intend to store our excessive dice collection.

I plan on a few minor cosmetic changes to suit my preferences, but what I would really like is for the box to actually growl upon opening, because everyone needs a growling box

Now my knowledge of electronics is minimal at best, therefore here I am seeking the collective "wisdom" of CUK, or at least a nerd with a clue!

My starting point is one of these sound modules but rather than having to push a button to play the sound I want it to activate when the box is opened.

So my question is, can I replace the play button with a thing that causes a circuit to break (like on a house window alarm system) which then plays the sound?

I need the solution to be simple, I have a soldering iron & can just about use it, I have the space in the lid of the box to store any gubbins.

TYIA for any sensible suggestions, but I accept that this is general & NLady may have a different interpretation of a growing box

[northernladuk]

This sound module has a couple of different options. A paper slide, a push button and possibly the easiest for you is a light activated one. Just have the sensor in the box so when it's opened it activates

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06WLLMSHR?ref=myi_title_dp

Might have to do some digging as a quick search only came up with the button and paper slider one. Can't see the light one.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/EZSound-Mod...dp/B06WLLMSHR/

To be fair for something this cool I'd be going for something a bit meatier than a card one. The one above looks like it has a bigger better speaker than the tidly piezo things but personally I'd be looking for a proper decent one to go in a false bottom for maximum roar.

[northernladuk]

I'm sure Cojak would be happy to help you with the soundtrack. Either that or get NAT or WTFH to record some pathetic whimperings

[d000hg]

I was looking into this same idea for lockers in my garage, so lights would come on when the door was open. I think what you want is a "Contact Normally Open" switch, if I have my terms right. Or possibly a "push to break".

I got some of these but haven't tested them: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07Z4RR4QV
But I think you might want a push to break microswitch which look a bit like this: https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/microswitches/2900441
You can get larger ones for cupboards, etc: https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/FM143W.html

I didn't look how your sound module works so may have this in verse if it already does this stuff.

[Paddy]

The sound module looks as though it has a simple two wire switch therefore, any other type of make or break connection will work.

[TheDude]

Like this?

[northernladuk]

Found somewhere with the light activated one in stock
https://www.desertcart.co.uk/product...iABEgIBrPD_BwE

[vetran]

ok not what I was expecting this morning - NLUK helping with Halo's growler!

[northernladuk]

ok not what I was expecting this morning - NLUK helping with Halo's growler!

Always available to help ladies having problems with their growlers.

[cojak]

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