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Always make sure to ask the others hanging out there first, they might have a different taste for music and noise levels ;-)
Always make sure to ask the others hanging out there first, they might have a different taste for music and noise levels ;-)


= Hardware =
== Hardware ==
Here's what we have so far - maybe someone has additional parts to spare?
Here's what we have so far - maybe someone has additional parts to spare?


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* 2 "Canton" speakers
* 2 "Canton" speakers
* 3.5 mm jack ("AUX in") to hook up phones etc.
* 3.5 mm jack ("AUX in") to hook up phones etc.
** usually connected to a [[Raspberry Pi]] hosting [[Project: Music Station]]
** usually connected to a [[Raspberry Pi]] (see [[#Pi-Based Music Playback|below]])
* radio antenna [[Project:Roof Sign|on the roof]]
* radio antenna [[Project:Roof Sign|on the roof]]
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= Pi based Music playback =
== Pi-Based Music Playback ==
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We have a wifi-enabled music station to play songs in the [[Common Room|common room]] via an amplifier.
We have a wifi-enabled music station to play songs in the [[Common Room|common room]] via an amplifier.


== Software ==
=== Software ===
The Music playback is controlled by [https://www.mopidy.com/ Mopidy]. Any code for setting up mopidy for the needs of the CoMakingSpace can be found on [https://github.com/comakingspace/MusicController Github].
The Music playback is controlled by [https://www.mopidy.com/ Mopidy]. Any code for setting up mopidy for the needs of the CoMakingSpace can be found on [https://github.com/comakingspace/MusicController Github].


== Hardware ==
=== Hardware ===
This project runs on a Raspberry Pi located in the [[Common Room|common room]], next to the [[Sound System|sound system]] and the [[Laser Printer|laser printer]].
This project runs on a Raspberry Pi located in the [[Common Room|common room]], next to the [[Sound System|sound system]] and the [[Laser Printer|laser printer]].


== Usage ==
=== Usage ===
As documented on the [[Network]] page, the Raspberry Pi provides a MPD Daemon on Port 6600 and a webinterface on port 8888. Therefore, if you just want to use your browser to control the music, please navigate to [http://comakingcontroller:8888 '''http://comakingcontroller:8888'''].
As documented on the [[network]] page, the Raspberry Pi provides a MPD Daemon on Port 6600 and a webinterface on port 8888. Therefore, if you just want to use your browser to control the music, please navigate to [http://comakingcontroller:8888 '''http://comakingcontroller:8888'''].


It is able to playback [[YouTube]] videos (add it to the queue by using yt:''videoID''), but this is very slow and not recommended.
It is able to playback [[YouTube]] videos (add it to the queue by using yt:''videoID''), but this is very slow and not recommended.
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You can then play it using the webinterface (Please navigate to Browse --> Files --> usbdrives)
You can then play it using the webinterface (Please navigate to Browse --> Files --> usbdrives)


== Further Improvements / things to donate ==
=== Further Improvements / Things to Donate ===
* Add a dedicated Soundcard (USB or a [[Hats|HAT]])
* Add a dedicated Soundcard (USB or a [[Hats|HAT]])
* In case you want to change settings, add mopidy plugins or anything similar, please contact [[User:NitramLegov|Martin]], [[User:Olaf|Olaf]] or the [[Management]]
* In case you want to change settings, add mopidy plugins or anything similar, please contact [[User:NitramLegov|Martin]], [[User:Olaf|Olaf]] or the [[Management]]
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[[Category:Audio]]
[[Category:Audio]]
[[Category:Raspberry Pi]]

Revision as of 17:32, 21 August 2018

If you feel like listening to some music, feel free to use the sound system in the common room!

Always make sure to ask the others hanging out there first, they might have a different taste for music and noise levels ;-)

Hardware

Here's what we have so far - maybe someone has additional parts to spare?

  • "Dual CR 5950 RC" amplifier
  • "Dual CD 5150 RC" CD player
  • 2 "Canton" speakers
  • 3.5 mm jack ("AUX in") to hook up phones etc.
  • radio antenna on the roof


Pi-Based Music Playback

ProjectInfoBox

Music Station

MusicStation.JPG
Status: Ready for usage
Release Date: June 8th 2018
Initiator: Mitja
Team: Martin, Olaf
Tools Used: Raspberry Pi
Software Used: MusicController


We have a wifi-enabled music station to play songs in the common room via an amplifier.

Software

The Music playback is controlled by Mopidy. Any code for setting up mopidy for the needs of the CoMakingSpace can be found on Github.

Hardware

This project runs on a Raspberry Pi located in the common room, next to the sound system and the laser printer.

Usage

As documented on the network page, the Raspberry Pi provides a MPD Daemon on Port 6600 and a webinterface on port 8888. Therefore, if you just want to use your browser to control the music, please navigate to http://comakingcontroller:8888.

It is able to playback YouTube videos (add it to the queue by using yt:videoID), but this is very slow and not recommended. Webradio stations can also be played.

In case you want to add your own music, please insert a USB drive. You can then play it using the webinterface (Please navigate to Browse --> Files --> usbdrives)

Further Improvements / Things to Donate

  • Add a dedicated Soundcard (USB or a HAT)
  • In case you want to change settings, add mopidy plugins or anything similar, please contact Martin, Olaf or the Management