[Swlug] A tiny RaspberryPi media player?

[David Scourfield]

I've been thinking about doing something similar myself.  My idea was to 
get a USB DVB/DAB receiver and mount the whole thing on my kitchen wall.

I've not looked into the feasibility, yet.

Dai


On 04/07/18 08:50, Mark Summerfield via Swlug wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Does this sound reasonable:
>
> A RaspberryPi + screen + case (+ AM/FM receiver)?
>
> The aim is to make a small (mains-powered) media player that can be used
> to watch music on YouTube, catchup on BBC iPlayer, and ideally listen to
> broadcasts on AM and FM (e.g., Radio 3; although I guess iPlayer would
> be sufficient for this anyway).
>
> I can't see a case on their website for the back of the 7" touch
> display; is there one? It would be a gift and must look 'complete'.
>
> I'd want to use their Debian-based OS since I'm used to Debian.
>
> I have no hardware skills at all, so would have to make it out of
> existing components that can just fit together.
>
> Also, why would I need the USB WiFi dongle when it has wireless
> built-in? The device would only be used at home with our wireless
> router.
>
> Thanks,