[Swlug] A tiny RaspberryPi media player?

[terry at happysoft.co.uk]

I don't know if this gives any food for thought, or a basis for other ideas

https://www.flightradar24.com/raspberry-pi

Terry


Quoting David Scourfield via Swlug <swlug at mailman.lug.org.uk>:

> 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,
>
>
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