An old vintage Sony cassette deck has been transformed into a modern music streamer thanks to the Raspberry Pi.
Streamer from the deck
Re-equipment of a rare deck
Electronics lover Unchecked_arrogance turned a retro tape recorder Sony TC-WR770 with two cassette branches into a wireless digital music streamer. A touch display with Raspberry Pi 3 B+ is installed in one compartment, and the second retains the cassette playback function. The transformer from the deck powers a mini-computer, which serves as a media player and allows you to stream music via Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
Integration of compatible components
An enthusiast built additional USB and Ethernet output connectors into the converted deck digital and analog audio signal. An SSD drive has also been added for storing media files. The software shell is MoOde Audio Player, compatible with streaming services like Spotify and Bluetooth connections. Control is carried out via a touch screen or remotely via the network.
A successful remake of a rarity
Upgrading a vintage tape recorder into a streamer is a creative solution for reviving a retro technology while preserving its historical value. The master plans to improve the project by adding support for original control buttons via Raspberry Pi GPIO ports. The harmonious combination of old and new makes this hybrid a true hit among connoisseurs of retro gadgets.
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- Sony is a world-famous Japanese corporation, manufacturer of electronics and gadgets.
- The Raspberry Pi is a bank card-sized single-board computer designed for computer science education.
- MoOde Audio Player is a software audio player for Raspberry Pi with streaming support and network control.
- Unchecked_arrogance is the nickname of a Reddit user, the author of a project to modernize a tape deck.
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What plans does the author of the project have for the future? The author would like the physical deck buttons to work, but he lacks the programming and electronics skills to implement this feature at the moment. Perhaps he will add this feature in the future. {10}} What inspired the author to create this device The author's idea was inspired by other craftsmen who did similar projects using a smartphone? The Pi, along with two decks, allowed us to retain the original cassette playback functionality
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Talented Reddit user Unchecked_arrogance has turned an old Sony cassette deck into a wireless receiver with a Raspberry Pi-powered touchscreen display mounted in one of the cassette compartments.
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Иван
It's cool that there are still enthusiasts reviving ancient technologies in a new guise! And pleasant nostalgia for the past mixed with modern possibilities ☺️
Анна
Yes, well done dude! It's a great idea to give old equipment a new life. Vintage and futuristic at the same time 😎 I remember my parents and I often listened to music on such cassette decks
Виктор
I agree, it's a cool idea. It seems to be old, but inside there is in fact a whole multimedia center. Wifi, Spotify, Bluetooth - everything is on board 👌 And in terms of design it looks very cool!
Франц
Eh, when I was young, all we did was record music on cassettes 😂 And now young people are turning them into high-tech gizmos. Times change, nothing can be done 🙄
Павел
I wouldn't mind such a thing either! 😁 The good old cassette coupled with modern technologies is a godsend for a music lover and lover of retro style. Cozy vintage design plus a bunch of useful features
Мария
The very idea of converting old equipment into something modern is wonderful! But to be honest, it seems to me that this is a rather difficult project to implement at home 🤔 I would not be able to assemble such a thing myself
Франц
Heh, at my age and with my pension, I’d rather buy a regular music speaker and listen to the radio. All these technological things are not for me 😒 Why the hell do I need a cassette tape with a touch screen and the Internet?
Ян
I find it funny how he combined old school and modernity in one device. Very cool project 👍 I think the enthusiast had fun putting this together, bringing to life an interesting idea