# Source: https://learn.adafruit.com/babel-fish/fish-box.md

# Babel Fish

## Fish Box

Mark and cut the box with holes for the RFID antenna, speaker, and power cable.

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/001/464/medium800/rfid___nfc_Screen_Shot_2012-08-01_at_6.31.11_PM.png?1396772821)

Coat a plain cardboard box in glitter Mod Podge.

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/001/465/medium800/rfid___nfc_Screen_Shot_2012-08-01_at_6.31.20_PM.png?1396772894)

The Mod Podge also works as an adhesive! Use it to attach eyes (google image search) and fins (yellow file folder).

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/001/466/medium800/rfid___nfc_Screen_Shot_2012-08-01_at_6.31.28_PM.png?1396772985)

Once dry, assemble the box and install the electronics.

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/001/467/medium800/rfid___nfc_Screen_Shot_2012-08-01_at_6.31.39_PM.png?1396773062)

Using a stretchy scrap of fabric, stitch the speaker in place with yarn and a yarn needle. This is a good temporary speaker mount you can easily undo later and is recommended over hot glue!

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