This is a concept of a display/device that hooks into what music you are listening to on your PC and/or acts as a display for built-in functions such as the pop-out built into iTunes (For windows) and shows the album art of whatever music you listening to. The idea can be taken in a few directions but the basic hard points are a 2-3 inch 1:1 (or similar) display in a minimal case. Inspired by the recent addition of full-screen album art in IOS and the aforementioned pop-out in iTunes this device is for those that often listen to music on their PCs while working and want to appreciate the cover art. An example of the type of display I imagine using. https://www.amazon.com/2inch-IPS-LCD-Display-Module/dp/B082GFTZQD?th=1
I'm currently looking for collaborators who can help make this a reality. I'm looking for people who are interested in taking on this project as a (side) passion project. I'm a CAD and prototyping guy, not an electrical engineer, and I need people who can do the device's software and hardware. Hit me up if you're interested in taking up this as a cool project.
Goals/Todos
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Start development on software
First stage supported apps iTunes for windows, Spotify, and YouTube music
Second stage and beyond Plexamp, Tidal, and more
Windows and Linux support are priority and Mac will be added when possible
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Pick hardware and source prototyping parts
When possible parts will be on the cheaper end and easy to sorce
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Create and prototype case around hardware
At least two versions will be made. One to work with FDM printers and a second version for SLS printing and CNC machining.
Quick consept CAD model
