"Enjoying music is much more than just setting up your listening gear, putting on the headphones, and getting lost in a melodic world. Spotify is currently one of the most used streaming services to enjoy music, anywhere, anytime. However, some inventive DIYers go the extra mile to elevate the experience as no one has done before. The Prestodesk Spotify desk music player by AKZ Dev is a good example."
"The software engineer is back with another creation to showcase his love for Spotify and, obviously, music. To bring the tactile experience of loading and playing records via Spotify is a totally new and exciting idea. AKZ explores this with his intuitive engineering skills to add the satisfying feeling of loading a vinyl record and then playing it via the Spotify service."
"At the heart of this DIY record player is a Raspberry Pi that does all the complex handling and an RFID reader that turns a simple desk accessory into something interesting. The idea struck the DIY'er when he saw the gifted miniature vinyl record coasters lying on his desk, and he presumed they could do so much more than just hold a cup of coffee."
"The enclosure below the coaster stand is 3D printed for a snug fit and gives the platter a genuine record player feel. After putting everything in place, the magnet is attached to the tone arm. The stepper motor lies beneath the spindle, so that the vinyl can spin seamlessly. The next step involves preparing the vinyl records for the musical nirvana. NFC stickers are placed behind the vinyl record, and custom labels are printed to make things feel authentic."
The Prestodesk Spotify desk music player transforms miniature vinyl coasters into tactile Spotify controllers. A Raspberry Pi handles the complex processing while an RFID/NFC reader identifies records to link them with Spotify playback. A stepper motor beneath the spindle rotates the mini records and a hall-effect sensor on the tonearm detects position. The coaster bases are modified to house electronics and 3D-printed enclosures provide a snug, authentic platter feel. Magnets attach to the tonearm and custom-printed labels plus NFC stickers are added to the records. A 3D-printed record stand showcases the completed setup.
Read at Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
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