USB memory stick with a jack ... diy ipod?

#1

Hi I want to make some kind of small ipod which is basically just a usb stick I can put in my computer and drag some files into a filesystem and then press a button (the only one lets say, for simplicity, ofc once I can do filesystem + USB + 3.5mm jack then I can add buttons and whatever) to play the files (lets say ogg vorbis or whatever).

What kind of hardware should I be looking at? I feel this would be a fun project for me to learn how to make things in the real world. My previous experience with hardware stuff is minimal but I have played a bit with breadboards and robots before so I don’t think this project is too out of reach for me.

Best,
ilmu

#2

Hi ilmu, I’m not sure if you intended to post your question on a forum dedicated to uLisp, but you could pick up something like the Geekcreit DFPlayer Mini MP3 Player Module:

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It handles the playing of audio files from an SD card, and you could control it from a microcontroller board such as an Arduino or one of the Adafruit boards, and probably even program your user interface in uLisp.

#3

It’s kinda insulting that you’d think I’d make this post as a mistake xD

Of course I am here because I am interested in playing with ulisp, this is the project I thought could be fun and useful enough to be motivating to me.

Thank you for the tip, it could be a starting point but I’d really rather avoid sd-cards I hate working with them, I’d rather use ethernet or USB.

#4

Sorry, no insult intended, and I’m pleased you’re interested in uLisp. Let us know how you get on with your project!