Topic: Raspberry Pi Bit Bucket Project

[Fatah Ruark (aka MIKE B)]

Pretty cool shit. Going to have to add this to the list of stuff I want to try with my Pi. Might even have to buy a second Pi.

[mblindsey]

Pretty cool shit. Going to have to add this to the list of stuff I want to try with my Pi. Might even have to buy a second Pi.

Make sure you have a V2 Pi.  I have two V1's, and was kind of let down when I learned I would have to buy a third just for this.  They have the Wolfson card on the shelf in my local Microcenter...so, if you have one of those stores close by you may be able to get instant gratification....

--Michael

[twatts (pants are so over-rated...)]

I have no idea what you guys are talking about, but this looks totally bad-ass...

Terry

[jerryfreak]

Pretty cool shit. Going to have to add this to the list of stuff I want to try with my Pi. Might even have to buy a second Pi.

Make sure you have a V2 Pi.  I have two V1's, and was kind of let down when I learned I would have to buy a third just for this.  They have the Wolfson card on the shelf in my local Microcenter...so, if you have one of those stores close by you may be able to get instant gratification....

--Michael

is the V2 the 'model B' on microcenter's website?

[mblindsey]

If I remember correctly, there is a V2 of Model B.  It has an additional "pad" or connection point for widgets of some sort.  The Wolfson card uses it.  Check the Wikipedia page, I think that is where I saw a table of model differences.  Sorry, on phone or I would look it up.

[mblindsey]

For those interested, I asked some guys in a forum who are are really knowledgeable about RPi's and Wolfson Cards about the possibility of adding an LED touchscreen.  The problem is that the Wolfson card uses a heck of a lot of pins on the RPi that are typically needed for adding screens.  Of course, this project doesn't make one bit of fiscal sense that I can think of, but I'm beginning to get the itch to build my own bit bucket with screen just because I think I can.  It sounds like fun (and headaches that make you smarter when you solve them).  Anyway, post here with a lot of options:

http://www.element14.com/community/message/111174/l/re-pi-wolfson-touchscreen-lcd#111174

Hope this helps if you happen to be interested in this stuff,

--Michael

[vanark]

Saw this posted today on another board:

Saw a super sick, home brew bit bucket and recording rig in NOLA.

A software developer from San Fran built a bit bucket using a RaspberryPi, soundcard and a USB wireless card. Wrote custom software in Linux and an Android app to run the thing. The wireless card created a secure network which he used to monitor the levels. About $100 in parts and about the size of 2 packs of cigarettes on top of each other.

In front of that was a set of DPA's and V3. The mics were mounted on a stand with an additional extension on top. The whole thing (stand included) packed into a vest with custom pockets built in.

Seriously the coolest, stealthiest full rig I've ever seen. It was super sick.

I spoke with the guy. Might be able to get him to build one for me. He said he was thinking about posting the specs and instructions so people could do it themselves.

[baustin]

Saw this posted today on another board:

Saw a super sick, home brew bit bucket and recording rig in NOLA.

A software developer from San Fran built a bit bucket using a RaspberryPi, soundcard and a USB wireless card. Wrote custom software in Linux and an Android app to run the thing. The wireless card created a secure network which he used to monitor the levels. About $100 in parts and about the size of 2 packs of cigarettes on top of each other.

In front of that was a set of DPA's and V3. The mics were mounted on a stand with an additional extension on top. The whole thing (stand included) packed into a vest with custom pockets built in.

Seriously the coolest, stealthiest full rig I've ever seen. It was super sick.

I spoke with the guy. Might be able to get him to build one for me. He said he was thinking about posting the specs and instructions so people could do it themselves.

Yeah. That was Burris's rig. Super sick!

[mmedley.]

I want to build one of these.  This is too cool.

[burris]

Google wrote the Android interface.  The UI is all HTML/CSS/JS so you don't need a special app.

I'm powering it with an LFP battery and a little switcher to output 5V, both I already had sitting around, but you can use any of those phone chargers or other USB power devices.  It has a micro-USB-B connector and takes 5V.

I'm probably going to offer these preassembled and tested with all the software installed.   Most people don't want to have to chase down the right parts and put it together and support is more realistic if all of the hardware is known.  The software is custom and you need a custom Linux build if you want it to boot fast.  My dot.com entrepreneur friends are encouraging me to do a Kickstarter.  Price will be comparable to other handheld recorders, under $250.

[Chuck]

nice!

[Chuck]

Google wrote the Android interface.  The UI is all HTML/CSS/JS so you don't need a special app.

I'm powering it with an LFP battery and a little switcher to output 5V, both I already had sitting around, but you can use any of those phone chargers or other USB power devices.  It has a micro-USB-B connector and takes 5V.

I'm probably going to offer these preassembled and tested with all the software installed.   Most people don't want to have to chase down the right parts and put it together and support is more realistic if all of the hardware is known.  The software is custom and you need a custom Linux build if you want it to boot fast.  My dot.com entrepreneur friends are encouraging me to do a Kickstarter.  Price will be comparable to other handheld recorders, under $250.

What's the current draw without WiFi enabled?

[jerryfreak]

id like one in kit form so i could have something thats gonna work, but also learn a bit in the process

[Windwman]

You could just pick up a used Tascam HD-P2 for about $250-350 and call it a night (seem to be easily had for under $300 on ebay right now)

It accepts 24bit up to 192Khz on it's SPDIF

Where are these $250 P2s? The cheapest on ebay right now is $350 + shipping, with NO CF card. I'd buy 1 in a second for $250....

[mblindsey]

I would too.  It looks like there have been a couple sold between 250-350 in recent times...just a few.  But, I'm off topic.  Is there a USB sound card with S/PDIF in that might work in place of the Wolfson?  I ask, because I have two Pi's that aren't compatible with the Wolfson card.  I've spent some time looking, but everything seems to be USB DAC, and doesn't have coax S/PDIF in.  Anyone every seen one?

--Michael

You could just pick up a used Tascam HD-P2 for about $250-350 and call it a night (seem to be easily had for under $300 on ebay right now)

It accepts 24bit up to 192Khz on it's SPDIF

Where are these $250 P2s? The cheapest on ebay right now is $350 + shipping, with NO CF card. I'd buy 1 in a second for $250....