The following is how it worked out for us:Ĭut a hole in the case of the radio to receive the display, we opted to do this on the front panel just below the analogue dial as there was plenty of space behind the the electronics and this area was relatively flat. Exactly how you go about fitting the Pi and display inside will depend on the radio you are working with. Sudo service radio start and the you shood be done,Īt this stage we can put the electronics inside almost anything but we chose to put it in an old radio so we could utilize its existing power supply and amplifier.

Press Control O to save followed by Control X to exit. To: playlist_directory '/home/pi/radio/playlists' Playlist_directory '/var/lib/mpd/playlists' We need to update the playlist address to do this: sudo nano //etc/mpd.conf Sudo apt-get install python-serial python-imaging python-unidecode Now we need to make a few modifications to the script: cd radioĬhange: /home/olav/work/radio/radio.py 2>&1 & Time to download the script and install it: To start with setup Media Player (Mpd) with the following commands: sudo apt-get install mpd mpc git we set modified it a little to get some uk radio stations and to work with newer pi os. The radio is based on this fantastic build we found on the internet. We are also assuming you will have a working internet WiFi connection for testing and access to an HDMI monitor / TV screen and a keyboard for setup. Something to cut the radios case with, we used a a Dremel.įiles, medium and fine suitable for using on plastic to tidy up your cutting.Ī soldering station or at a pinch a soldering iron. screwdrivers, wire cutters, craft knife, pliers etc. an IDE hard disk cable.īasic hand tools e.g.

Below is a generic list based on what we used, it is not complete but should give you a good idea.ġx AC adapter with micro USB plug or a DC-DC converter supplying 5v and a micro USB lead.ġx A radio large enough to fit pi screen etc.Ĥx Sub-Miniature Push-to-Make Switches Two Red & Two black.ġx Dupont cable or and IDC cable e.g.

Depending on the radio you are going to install your Raspberry Pi into, your design will vary and thus the parts and equipment required will also.

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