I have been doing some online research on building my own mini-stereo system. I would like the mini-stereo to do the following simple things:
1. Be operational all from a single 5"-7" LCD touch screen (no buttons, except power off/on) and remote control
2. Act as an alarm clock
3. Play music from USB or wifi network (no interest in AM/FM radio)
I have looked at a few options, like raspberry pi or mini-ITX, as a controller/motherboard connected to a decent DAC and have it powered by a class D amp. The speakers would be small 3" or 4" full ranges.
I am not a programmer, so I would need to find a bit of software that does the alarm clock and play music options.. all from a small touch screen.
The problem I have is their are lots of options, but pulling all the parts together looks tricky. I would love some guidance on my options.
1. Be operational all from a single 5"-7" LCD touch screen (no buttons, except power off/on) and remote control
2. Act as an alarm clock
3. Play music from USB or wifi network (no interest in AM/FM radio)
I have looked at a few options, like raspberry pi or mini-ITX, as a controller/motherboard connected to a decent DAC and have it powered by a class D amp. The speakers would be small 3" or 4" full ranges.
I am not a programmer, so I would need to find a bit of software that does the alarm clock and play music options.. all from a small touch screen.
The problem I have is their are lots of options, but pulling all the parts together looks tricky. I would love some guidance on my options.
I noticed that you can download an android os for AMD Brazos at Download - Android-x86 - Porting Android to x86
I noticed that you can download an android os for AMD Brazos at Download - Android-x86 - Porting Android to x86
Doh.. Brazos is their netbook combo.. not bulldozer!
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It sounds like you are describing the features of the Google Nexus Q.
There is a new market opening with AppleTV/GoogleTV devices that will stream media and be controlled from a smart phone. Prices will likely plummet in the near future.
In case you are not interested in a commercial solution this thread has info on what can be done on a budget.
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/pc-based/214221-dummy-guide-audio-slacko-puppy-linux-os.html
There is a new market opening with AppleTV/GoogleTV devices that will stream media and be controlled from a smart phone. Prices will likely plummet in the near future.
In case you are not interested in a commercial solution this thread has info on what can be done on a budget.
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/pc-based/214221-dummy-guide-audio-slacko-puppy-linux-os.html
Has anyone had any experience with Beagleboards or Gooseberrys? VIA is bringing out a android based board this July http://apc.io/. The question would be 'how do we decent sound out of these boards and into a DAC?'
Apple TV is $99 how to plummet from here?Prices will likely plummet in the near future.
Sounds like the Chumby. Sony & Insignia make similar devices. (Sony Dash and Insignia NS-DP8CH came up when I searched eBay for Chumby just now.) You could find similar things lurking in liquidation stores, since this category of device hasn't been a huge success.
DVD players have more in them than an Apple TV and sell for under $20. Raspberry Pi is 1/3 the price of the Apple but can perform the same functions; just needs a remote control and power supply.
The Android PC has USB, so you could use a USB sound device, or presumably there's HDMI audio.
DVD players have more in them than an Apple TV and sell for under $20. Raspberry Pi is 1/3 the price of the Apple but can perform the same functions; just needs a remote control and power supply.
The Android PC has USB, so you could use a USB sound device, or presumably there's HDMI audio.
Checkout Hardkernel Odroid. It'll even run Ubuntu 12.04.
what just got my interest in this is......
i2s * 4 into the max98090
may need to look into further.
or a bit more accurate....
The 4 i2s lines into it....
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yeah raspberry pi would be great if it did what it claimed, for now it seems the usb hub is very limited in bandwidth and proper usb audio seems doubtful. last I read anywayDVD players have more in them than an Apple TV and sell for under $20. Raspberry Pi is 1/3 the price of the Apple but can perform the same functions; just needs a remote control and power supply.
yes you would presume, but as with ipad the devices that it works with are VERY limited due to limited current available and having to act as host, while the device having to be able to act as slave, having to stay within the 100mA current limit, or be able to tell the android device it has its own power.The Android PC has USB, so you could use a USB sound device, or presumably there's HDMI audio.
these are all issues that came up with ipad + the camera connection kit and all the anti apple pundits slagged apple for what is basically following the USB protocol, while having limited battery power to host with and a gaggle of users wanting longer battery life and more features with every generation.
dont get me wrong i'd love to see it a viable option with android as a standard, but its not high on the agenda of developers
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