Flux - Music Player
An open-source Spotify Connect music player built on Raspberry Zero with a custom UI for seamless control
Our project is an open-source Spotify Connect music player built on a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, designed to inspire other students that innovative projects can be created with minimal resources. At its backend, we utilize spotifyd, an open-source daemon that enables seamless streaming from Spotify. By leveraging spotifyd, we highlight the power of community-driven software in powering modern, low-cost devices.
The hardware integration is a key aspect of our project. The Pi Zero 2W acts as the main computer, interfacing with a 1.8-inch LCD screen that provides multimedia control. The user will interact with the system through physical controls—buttons and volume knobs—that deliver tactile feedback reminiscent of classic Walkman devices. To ensure high-quality audio output, we are integrating a dedicated DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter), allowing wired earphones to deliver pristine sound, further enhancing that ultimate retro Walkman experience.
The custom user interface, which we plan to develop using Python's KivyMd library, will be intuitive and responsive, making music control effortless.
THE WHOLE CODE WILL BE OPENSOURCED AND ADHERE TO THE FOSS LISCENCE